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02/13/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Clean food watch: Organically grown produce contains more antioxidants and lower levels of cadmium and pesticides compared to conventionally grown counterparts
Food safety is a major concern worldwide, especially now that many agricultural chemicals are associated with adverse health and environmental effects. Many people claim that organic crop production is the answer to these safety and environmental concerns. However, existing studies have contradicting results, making it difficult to ascertain whether these claims are true or not. To […]
01/30/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Do you have a vitamin B deficiency? Symptoms to watch out for
There are different types of vitamin B that the body needs to function properly. Having insufficient levels of any of these can significantly affect your body. However, it is important to note that deficiencies in specific types of vitamin B may not manifest in similar ways. To help you identify if you have are deficient in any […]
01/30/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Children with stunted growth may be lacking adequate levels of vitamin D
Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” is one of the nutrients that the body needs to perform its functions. Unfortunately, a huge portion of the world’s population is deficient in this essential nutrient. Recent estimates show that more than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, which means that their serum levels have […]
01/25/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Inadequate levels of vitamin D contribute to stunted growth and underweight status of Ecuadorian children
A team of researchers from different research institutions in the U.S. and Ecuador discovered another health risk associated with vitamin D deficiency. In their study, which was published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, it was revealed that vitamin D deficiency in Ecuadorian children was associated with stunted growth and with being underweight. Vitamin D is an important […]
01/24/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Carotenoids dramatically reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. But before people develop this health problem, most of them first experience conditions like high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels, as well as excessive amounts of body fat around the waist. These risk factors are often clustered together and referred to as metabolic syndrome. […]
01/21/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Consumption patterns of people who eat mostly organic foods are linked to better nutritional and health profiles
An increasing number of people are turning towards eating more organic foods because of their economic, environmental, and health benefits. These products, which were grown without the use of harmful pesticides, are considered safer and more nutritious than conventionally grown products. However, there is limited information regarding the direct health benefits of eating organic foods. Previous […]
01/18/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Astaxanthin may counter the effects of sarcopenia in the elderly
As people age, their muscles tend to degenerate. This leads to a debilitating condition called sarcopenia. Researchers estimate that a person loses one to two percent of their muscle mass each year after they turn 50. Moreover, muscle loss is accompanied by a 1.5 percent decline in strength, which can increase to three percent after […]
01/18/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Keeping an aging brain sharp and avoiding late-life depression requires certain nutrients
Aging is a very scary part of life since it is associated with an increased risk of health problems like mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and depression. Although aging is inevitable, there are many ways you can make the experience better. According to a recent study conducted by researchers from Ulster University in Northern Ireland, following the Mediterranean diet […]
01/16/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
A great reason to consume quercetin? It blocks the flu virus from entering cells
Winter is fast approaching, and it’s not just the cold that you have to worry about, but the flu as well. This disease, which is caused by the influenza virus, is very hard to avoid since it is easily be passed on from person to person. Health authorities encourage people to receive their annual flu vaccines to […]
01/15/2019
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By Ellaine Castillo
Assessing the long-term health of vegetarians and vegans and their risk of certain conditions and diseases
Researchers from the University of Oxford revealed that becoming a vegetarian or vegan has significant long-term health benefits. This finding, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, was based on the results of western studies involving a high portion of vegetarian participants. Vegetarians are people who follow a diet devoid of any meat, […]
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