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12/21/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Male infertility can be caused by a taurine deficiency

In a study published in The FEBS Journal, researchers from the University of Tsukuba and Cornell University report that they have discovered a cell volume regulator in sperm cells which helps maintain their shape and fertility. The study suggested that a deficiency in taurine, a vital amino acid which is found abundantly in the male reproductive system, can deform sperm and […]

10/19/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Reducing your salt intake by just 1 teaspoon a day can do wonders for your heart

In the U.K., there are about 60,666 deaths per year caused by stroke and at least 124,037 deaths caused by ischemic heart disease. With these alarming figures, it helps to know that researchers found that reducing salt intake by three grams per day can lower blood pressure, which in turn can help reduce the occurrence of these […]

07/05/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Supplementing with vitamin D shown to reduce chronic lower back pain

Back pain is something everyone experiences at one point, and it’s something we wouldn’t like to endure all the time. It’s said that Americans alone spend $50 billion annually for treatment and expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Fortunately, researchers found a more natural – and way cheaper – solution to this growing problem. A study published in Pain Physician suggests that […]

07/04/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Almost 1 out of 2 people are not taking enough zinc: Here are 10 reasons why you should start supplementing today

We are always on the lookout for the best nutrient to help us get into tip-top shape. As society becomes increasingly health-conscious, more and more people are looking into various ways to combat the daily grind. While there are many nutrients out there, only a select few all-star nutrients can ultimately aid in maintaining optimal health. One […]

06/28/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating a plant-based diet increases the number of healthy bacteria living in your gut

If you aren’t already, try going for a plant-based diet, like the Mediterranean diet: your gut will thank you later, according to researchers at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. In their study, the team found that eating a plant-based diet, considered by most to be one of the healthiest diets around, enhances good bacteria in your gut […]

06/20/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Women trying to conceive should ditch the junk food and eat more fruit, says new study

There are many factors that can affect a woman’s fertility. Recently it was found that women who ate more junk food and less fruit take longer to conceive. According to a study published in the Human Reproduction journal, evidence shows that healthier diets help make women become more fertile. Australian researchers at the University of Adelaide, spearheaded […]

06/18/2018 / By Carol Anderson

DSM files an FDA petition suggesting that brands use simpler vitamin names instead of their chemical ones

Purchasing vitamins and supplements can be hard, especially for people who do not have a background in medicine. This is due to the complicated and unfamiliar names of vitamins and nutrients printed on packaging. According to DSM Nutritional Products, the long, hard-to-pronounce names are scaring consumers away, specifically because they don’t know exactly what they […]

06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

A low-fiber diet can decrease healthy gut bacteria by 60%

There are at least 1,000 different kinds of bacteria and 40 million microbial cells found in our gut. A balance in the gut microbiome is really vital to keep not just our physical health well, but also our mental and emotional well-being. To be able to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in the gut, it […]

06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones

Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]

06/04/2018 / By Carol Anderson

A protein found in fish could prevent Parkinson’s disease

It’s a fact that eating fish is good for the body. Most are packed with the fatty acids omega-3 and -6 which help in improving cognitive health, reducing heart risks, and lowering a person’s blood pressure. However, a new study has shown that a nutrient found in fish can be more beneficial than the common fatty acids […]

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