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News & Articles By Michelle Simmons
03/11/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Athletes who want to boost their game are recommended to try beetroot
Research shows that beetroot (Beta vulgaris) may improve both physical health and brain health. A review published in HerbalGram looked at the benefits of beetroot and how it may help support body systems, such as cardiovascular health and cognitive function. In recent years, beetroot has emerged as a promising exercise performance supplement ingredient. Beetroot contains […]
03/08/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Omega-3 supplementation can improve psychophysiological symptoms of PTSD
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that post-trauma supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids may be effective for secondary prevention of psychophysiological symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Psychophysiological symptoms, such as a pounding heart, are known to be common complications of PTSD. For the study, researchers from Japan recruited 83 accident […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
6 Reasons to eat antioxidant-rich Swiss chard
Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a vegetable that belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family — the same family spinach, beets, and quinoa belong to. Its leaf blades are red or green, while its stalks can be red, white, or yellow. Despite its name, it’s not native to Switzerland — it was discovered by a Swiss botanist in 1753. Today, it […]
03/07/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Polyphenols contain powerful antimicrobial substances that prevent periodontal disease
A systematic review concludes that polyphenols have great potential as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory substances in the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. The systematic review, which was published in the journal Fitoterapia, aimed to review the scientific literature on the effects of plant-derived polyphenols on periodontal pathogens and inflammation. Researchers from China and Germany gathered […]
03/05/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Magnesium and vitamin D: The perfect pair?
Magnesium is more than an essential mineral: It’s responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions needed by the body to function well. According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this essential mineral can even regulate vitamin D levels in the body, increasing it in people with deficient levels and reducing it for people […]
02/27/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Why melatonin is a powerful anticancer indolamine
A team of researchers from Iran suggests that melatonin has powerful anticancer properties. In their study, which was published in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, they looked at the molecular anti-angiogenesis pathways mediated by melatonin and the responsible mechanisms in different forms of cancers both in vitro and in vivo. Melatonin is a hormone […]
02/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Your bleeding gums could be a sign of a vitamin deficiency
When you experience bleeding gums, you might think that you have gum disease. However, bleeding gums can also occur due to other reasons, including vitamin deficiencies. A deficiency in either vitamin C or vitamin K can increase the risk of bleeding from the gums, but through different ways. Vitamin C, which is also known as […]
02/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Vitamin D supplementation can reduce Beck Depression Inventory scores in patients with ulcerative colitis
A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements highlights the positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores of people with ulcerative colitis. Depression is more prevalent in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis compared to their healthy peers, and some studies have associated vitamin D deficiency with depression. […]
02/20/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
High-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and affect birth outcomes
Researchers from India and the U.S. have found that high-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and eventually affect birth outcomes. They aimed to measure oxidative stress in pregnant women with low, normal, or high hemoglobin status in the first trimester and to relate these to birth weight. The team […]
02/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Why organic is always better: Milk from grass-fed cows contain as much as 50% more omega-3s
Thinking of going organic? Here’s one of the things you can get: more “healthy” fats. Evidence shows that organic milk and grass-fed meat contain 50 percent more omega-3 fatty acids than conventional milk and grain-fed meat. These findings are based on literature reviews of existing data from 67 studies on meat and 196 articles on […]
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