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VitD-SunandPill

Heavier weight linked to vitamin D deficiency

Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European...

Heavier weight linked to vitamin D deficiency

Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European...

What-is-ORAC_LR

Quick introduction to "Antioxidant ORAC"

The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit...

Quick introduction to "Antioxidant ORAC"

The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit...

EFASupplementSource

Higher DHA essential fatty acid linked to better learning for unive...

If you have a student in the family who needs help concentrating, you may want to consider supplying them with a daily DHA supplement....

Higher DHA essential fatty acid linked to better learning for unive...

If you have a student in the family who needs help concentrating, you may want to consider supplying them with a daily DHA supplement....

SwimmingSperm

B-vitamins and Omega-3s in nuts improve sperm count, study finds

Men who ate about two ounces (60 grams) of nuts daily for 14 weeks improved their sperm count and had more viable “swimmers,” according...

B-vitamins and Omega-3s in nuts improve sperm count, study finds

Men who ate about two ounces (60 grams) of nuts daily for 14 weeks improved their sperm count and had more viable “swimmers,” according...

ProbioticTiming

Timing of probiotic supplement consumption does not alter effective...

Nutrition experts have long debated whether it's more effective to take a probiotic supplement with food or without food. According to a new study...

Timing of probiotic supplement consumption does not alter effective...

Nutrition experts have long debated whether it's more effective to take a probiotic supplement with food or without food. According to a new study...

FatintheHole

Give Fat Nowhere to Hide

Unless we want to go back to the hunter-gatherer days, or even the days of the plow, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is...

Give Fat Nowhere to Hide

Unless we want to go back to the hunter-gatherer days, or even the days of the plow, reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is...

CapsulesNatural

Vitamin D supplements can help your irritable bowel

Low vitamin D status has already been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. So, it comes as no surprise...

Vitamin D supplements can help your irritable bowel

Low vitamin D status has already been associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. So, it comes as no surprise...

Gut-Brain-Axis_LR

Poor gut bacteria is causing your junk food cravings

If you’re trying to incorporate healthier foods into your diet but find you're still continually craving junk food, the challenge you’re facing is not...

Poor gut bacteria is causing your junk food cravings

If you’re trying to incorporate healthier foods into your diet but find you're still continually craving junk food, the challenge you’re facing is not...

PlateOfSpinach

10 foods to help keep your potassium level where it should be

An essential mineral Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals. The human body uses potassium constantly to support key processes. According to Medical...

10 foods to help keep your potassium level where it should be

An essential mineral Potassium is one of the seven essential macrominerals. The human body uses potassium constantly to support key processes. According to Medical...

EFAforEyes_LR

Omega-3 EFA's lower risk of age-related macular degeneration

Carotenoids have long been the mainstay of critical supplementing for eye health—with good reason. But decades of studies are showing that omeg-3 essential fatty...

Omega-3 EFA's lower risk of age-related macular degeneration

Carotenoids have long been the mainstay of critical supplementing for eye health—with good reason. But decades of studies are showing that omeg-3 essential fatty...

ProbioticsInGut

Probiotics lessen effects of stress through gut-brain axis accordin...

Evidence continues to mount on the importance of gut health in maintaining a healthy brain. This link has become known as the “gut-brain axis.”...

Probiotics lessen effects of stress through gut-brain axis accordin...

Evidence continues to mount on the importance of gut health in maintaining a healthy brain. This link has become known as the “gut-brain axis.”...

PotassiumDeficiency

10 signs that you may have a potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5...

10 signs that you may have a potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5...

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