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News & Articles By Virgilio Marin
09/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Lower heart attack and stroke risk by increasing your intake of this essential vitamin
Heart disease is one of the major causes of death worldwide. It puts a person at risk of heart attack and stroke, which can leave survivors disabled for the rest of their lives. There are drugs used to treat heart disease, such as statins. But these medications often come with side effects and are found ineffective […]
09/15/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Pill pushers: Today’s medical students are not taught about nutrition despite growing burden of diet-related disease
Future medical professionals are at risk of becoming “pill-pushers” – healthcare experts unfit to provide nutritional support to patients. A review published in the Lancet analyzed previous studies on medical education and found that nutrition education isn’t adequately incorporated in current medical curricula. Many students and professionals lacked the necessary expertise in nutritional care. Meanwhile, existing nutrition courses are marked by poor […]
09/14/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Heart attack survivors may benefit more from taking high-dose multivitamins than statins, suggests study
Heart attack survivors are typically at greater risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event, such as stroke or another heart attack. In a recent study published in the American Heart Journal, researchers suggest that taking high-dose multivitamins may be beneficial for heart attack survivors, provided that they’re not on statins, a type of drug used to lower cholesterol levels and prevent […]
09/01/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
From vitamin D to eating the right foods: Here are some natural ways to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints. In some cases, the condition can also affect organs of the body such as the heart, lungs and eyes. The specific cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. And as a result, there is no cure for the disease. There are treatment options but they […]
08/27/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Short-chain fatty acids: Gut health and SCFAs
Short-chain fatty acids, or SCFAs, are the main source of energy for the cells lining the colon. They play an important role in colon health and are also involved in the metabolism of important nutrients like carbs and fat. When boosting gut health, considering increasing SCFAs as it can help treat diseases of the gut such as inflammatory bowel diseases, […]
08/26/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Deficiencies and scurvy: Study reveals vitamin C can help treat sepsis
Vitamin C may help treat sepsis and prevent septic-related death, found a study published in the journal Chest. The research tested on sepsis patients and found that treatment incorporating vitamin C can prevent organ failure — the usual cause of death among sepsis patients. This finding represents a promising alternative to the standard medication for sepsis, one […]
08/20/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Supplementing with fish oil can boost the benefits of resistance training for patients with sarcopenia
A study published in the journal Sports found that taking fish oil supplements can enhance the effects of resistance training among people with sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss. Researchers found that resistance training can help with muscle loss. But when coupled with fish oil supplementation, blood pressure also dropped, boosting the benefits of the exercise. These findings could help […]
08/19/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Supplementation with modified quercetin promotes muscle growth in young athletes
A recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition found that a modified form of quercetin can increase muscle growth in young athletes. Quercetin is an antioxidant linked to many health benefits, including reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research hinted at the potential of this antioxidant in boosting muscle mass; […]
08/17/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Fortifying bread with vitamin D can help prevent deficiencies, researchers find
A study published in the journal European Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that fortifying bread with vitamin D can help prevent 10 million new cases of vitamin D deficiency in the United Kingdom. The findings of the study demonstrate the need to reform current policies and incorporate a multi-disciplinary approach to address vitamin D deficiency. In the long run, fortifying bread with […]
08/14/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Analysis of bone collagen from Roman Britons reveal details about their diet and mortality rates
Remains of Roman Britons are known for their high nitrogen isotope ratios, which are linked to a sophisticated and abundant diet characterized mainly by seafood. But a study published in the journal Annals of Human Biology found that higher nitrogen isotope ratios, combined with carbon ratios and death rates, correspond to long periods of malnutrition and higher mortality risk. This looks […]
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