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Study shows you should eat your vegetables---and when you have the flu, eat even more!

By now everyone knows that mom had good reason to tell you, "Eat your veggies." Vegetables contain just about every nutrient that growing kids---and adults---need...
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86 studies on mushrooms offer hope for preventing and treating cognitive decline

Both the ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations honored mushrooms as "gifts from God." And no wonder: not only could mushrooms fill the belly when hungry,...
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Adding flavanol supplements to the diet improves memory function in adults, new study finds

A new large-scale random control trial has found that supplementing with flavanols is able to improve memory scores of older adults. Moreover, the beneficial effects...
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How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In this...
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Australian study highlights cognitive benefits of Lion’s Mane---the ‘smart mushroom’

A new study from Australia is adding to the growing body of research supporting the neuroprotective effects of Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus). According to...
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Quercetin shown to improve Covid-19 recovery in new study

Quercetin may be the latest nutrient to offer hope in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19. In a test of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan, a one-week...
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An easy New Year's resolution with powerful results: consume fruit and veggies daily

If you're one of the 41 percent of Americans who make a New Year's resolution, you probably know that such resolutions are often difficult to...
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Studies show health benefits of mushrooms are amplified with synergistic blends

If you don't like mushrooms you're probably aware that you're missing out on a substantial health benefit. But, according to research, even the people who...
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New studies reinforce why pomegranate extracts make a potent addition to nutritional supplements

People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working in...
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Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering...
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Spirulina boosts immune function in study on elite athletes

A well-known paradox of exercise is that even though it improves the immune system, prolonged high-intensity exercise can actually lower the immune response---at least for...
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Phytonutrients benefit all ages, say new studies: Fewer illnesses for women, less ADHD for kids

The health benefits of consuming regular amounts of phytonutrients are diverse and extensive. So diverse, in fact, that two new studies highlighted the benefits on...
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94% of adults don't get enough fiber, increasing their risk of chronic diseases

A whopping 94% of American don't get enough fiber in their diet. This is the conclusion from averaging two major recent studies. A study presented...
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With pandemic censorship in decline, elderberry immune benefits can be reported again

A couple of months makes a lot of difference. Just 60 days ago if you suggested elderberry could help battle COVID you'd promptly be censored...
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Phytonutrients reverse cell damage in one study, lower all-cause mortality in another study

A new study from Israel has found that a type of phytonutrient called carotenoids inhibited the secretion of the MMP-1 enzyme---the enzyme responsible for collagen...
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Phytonutrient... Polyphenol... Flavonoid. What are the differences? A quick primer.

Numerous epidemiological and clinical studies indicate that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and herbs improve health in a number of ways. Phytonutrients in the...
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Beta glucan---little known immune nutrient now shown to also protect against COVID

Beta glucans are a group of polysaccharides naturally occurring in the cell walls of cereals, bacteria and fungi. As a soluble fiber, beta glucans vary...
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Green tea protects against influenza and other respiratory viruses, new meta-analysis confirms

Whether drinking, gargling or swallowing an extract in a capsule, green tea is effective at warding off influenza and other upper respiratory tract illnesses. These...
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