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News & Articles By Edsel Cook
08/02/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Making the most of your probiotic supplement: When you should take it for the best effect
There is a time for everything, including taking your probiotics. Taking a probiotic supplement at the right moment ensures that most of the good bacteria reach your gut for maximum effectiveness. Probiotics provide a wealth of benefits to their hosts. Increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut prevents diarrhea, alleviates constipation, removes acne, improves mood, […]
07/23/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Worried about high blood pressure? Check your zinc levels
Researchers found a link between low levels of zinc and the risk of high blood pressure. They theorized that patients with deficiencies in the vital mineral may be more vulnerable to hypertension. According to studies, there is a connection between hypertension and zinc: The lower the level of the nutrient in the body, the greater the risk of […]
07/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Calcium: Why you need it, debunking myths about it, and the best plant-based food sources of this important mineral
Calcium is important to the body. However, the best source of this mineral isn’t milk, but the food that dairy animals get this nutrient from – plants. Considered as the most abundant mineral in the body, calcium is essential for many bodily functions. It acts as a carrier of messages between the brain and other body parts. It […]
06/27/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Is it safe to take antibiotics and vitamins together?
While certain antibiotics and vitamins clash with potentially deadly results, other combinations can increase the effectiveness against diseases and infections. (h/t to BeansBulletsBandagesAndYou.com) Vitamin A supports doxycycline and streptomycin against brucellosis Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that originates in livestock. It can jump from animals to humans and spread across human populations at epidemic speeds. Biological warfare experts […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Producing nutrient-rich foods can help address global problems like vitamin and mineral deficiencies
People around the world are not getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals from their diets. Illinois-based researchers warned that this nutritional discrepancy would persevere into the 2050s – unless micronutrient-rich foods are made cheaper and easier to access. Their study evaluated the changes in diets from 2018 to 2050. The results predicted that existing shortages in certain nutrients – calcium and vitamins D, E, and […]
06/10/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Vitamin C reduces time spent in the ICU, researchers find
People who end up in the intensive care unit of a hospital can shorten their expensive and uncomfortable stay thanks to vitamin C. In a recent meta-analysis, Australian and Finnish researchers found that supplementing with two grams of the vitamin each day could speed up the recovery of patients by a considerable margin. They drew data […]
06/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New research finds vitamin C can prevent cell damage caused by toxins in drinking water
Illinois-based researchers tested out the effect of natural antioxidants – vitamin C and epigallocatechin gallate – on hexavalent chromium. They reported that the two antioxidants appear to inhibit the toxic effects of the increasingly widespread water contaminant. Hexavalent chromium is a heavy metal that has many industrial applications. It is a crucial part of chemicals employed in carbon and stainless steel […]
06/03/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Debunking popular myths about vitamin C
There are many myths about vitamin C that spread by word of mouth, text, and the internet. These mistaken notions blind people to the health benefits of ascorbic acid – which is another name for vitamin C – so they need to be busted. The difference between natural and synthetic vitamin C The first myth is that there is […]
05/21/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Study reveals link between what you eat and brain function: Following a healthy diet can lower your risk of Alzheimer’s
The findings of a new study suggest that a person should pay extra attention to what he or she eats, but for a different reason. Iowa-based researchers discovered a connection between the levels of a satiety hormone found in the brain and the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Satiety is the feeling of fullness and the absence of hunger for a […]
05/16/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Pellets for health: Can beadlets revolutionize nutritional supplements?
An increasing number of nutritional supplement products are taking the form of transparent capsules brimming with colorful “beadlets.” Reputed to be as effective as their duller-looking conventional counterparts, the beadlets are intended to catch the eye of potential consumers browsing their stores or social media. The first company to bank its fortunes on beadlet tech is Ritual. Founded in 2016 […]
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