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Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a cancer-fighting superstar

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or Africa....
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A healthy gut with the right microbes can lower cholesterol, according to U.S. research

Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome as been linked to better health in a number of areas. In 2024 alone studies have demonstrated a positive association...
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Vitamin D supplementing linked to blood pressure reduction in new study

A year of daily supplementing with Vitamin D was linked to reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure according to a new study published in...
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Undeniable: Studies from around the world link ultra-processed food consumption to Type 2 diabetes

A growing body of scientific evidence shows that regular consumption of ultra-processed foods leads to a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Type 2...
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The worst of the worst: study shows some ultra-processed foods more damaging to health than others

An Australian study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2024 linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease and diabetes, among other health conditions. Three...
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Australian study links ultra-processed food to increases in numerous health conditions

Processed food consumption has mushroomed in recent decades and, according to numerous studies, the price being paid by consumers is a reciprocating increase in disease,...
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Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic ovary...
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Are the benefits of probiotics endless? The research continues to pile up in 2024!

The evidence that probiotics affect just about every aspect of health has accumulated significantly in recent years, and this year is no exception. In early...
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Study finds huge potential for taurine supplements in reducing metabolic syndrome, protecting heart

A new study has found supplementing with the amino acid taurine is beneficial in reducing metabolic syndrome variables. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that...
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Researchers report iron deficiency is prevalent among athletes, has affect on performance

Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it's easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects of...
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Black Seed Oil: Ancient Remedy Backed by Modern Science

Black seed—also known by its scientific name, Nigella sativa—is a small seed that comes from a flowering plant by the same name. As an annual...
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Society has become more aggressive: New study finds Omega-3 fatty acids can help

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say a new study shows a nutrient known for heart health also helps the aggressive behavior that seems to...
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How CoQ10 Ubiquinol Supports Menopausal Symptom Relief

In the world of supplementing, CoQ10 is relatively new. It has only been available in the U.S. for a little more than a decade; however,...
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New research highlights another health risk linked to poor sleep: dementia

According to ongoing research, poor sleep quality negatively impacts immune function, heart health, risk of diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. But for those who find...
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Vitamins K2 and D: Two nutrients that work synergistically to help reduce coronary artery calcification

In recent years the health benefits of both vitamins K2 and D have received a lot of attention in institutional research and media coverage. Most...
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Higher Omega-3 status shown to reduce the risk of long-term cardiac events in new study

If you've suffered a heart attack, a critical "survivor's step" you should take is to increase your Omega-3 Index. This is one of the findings...
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What percentage of your diet should be protein? According to new research, over 20% is too much

High protein diets have become popular in the athletic and weight loss spheres in recent decades. But is loading-up on protein effective or safe over...
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Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people don't...
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