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03/21/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Vitamin B7 (biotin) is essential for hair, skin and nails – and also supports metabolism, gut health, immunity and more
If you’re having hair and skin problems, try to eat more foods that are rich in vitamin B7 or biotin. Biotin is a B vitamin, and this group of vitamins helps with optimal bodily function. There are many “delicate, intricate pathways” like methylation, or your body’s biochemical superhighway fueled by B vitamins. Methylation occurs in […]
03/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Vitamin D requires magnesium: You can take supplements but still stay deficient in D if your magnesium levels are too low
Even if you’re taking supplements daily, keep in mind that your vitamin D and magnesium levels are closely linked. According to a recent review, at least 50 percent of Americans store inactive vitamin D in their bodies. This occurs since the vitamin can’t be metabolized if an individual’s magnesium levels are low. Dr. Mohammed S. Razzaque, […]
03/17/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Could depression be caused by an amino acid deficiency?
According to a study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland (UEF), individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have reduced arginine levels. Arginine is an amino acid that the body needs to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is an immune defense and nervous system mediator. Additionally, nitric oxide is necessary for vascular regulation. The global arginine bioavailability ratio (GABR) is used to […]
03/11/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Boost your body’s regenerative potential with these healing foods and nutrients
Whether you’re in the pink of health or suffering from medical conditions, it’s best to read up on these foods and nutrients that can help regenerate body tissues. When we’re healthy, the body’s default state is that of ceaseless regeneration. However, when we’re sick, regenerative processes are overcome by degenerative ones. During times like this, medicine can […]
03/04/2018
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By Zoey Sky
You already know superfoods are full of nutrients – but do you know how to prepare those foods for maximum nutrient bioavailability?
A group of scientists from Zhejiang University in China has determined “the healthiest way to eat broccoli.” The cruciferous vegetable is full of sulforaphane, a compound that can help maintain blood sugar levels. Studies even show that it might have anti-cancer properties. However, once broccoli is cooked for several minutes, the benefits of sulforaphane are destroyed. To absorb the compound, […]
03/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Poor nutrition in early childhood linked to hearing loss
According to a recent study, adolescents who were undernourished as preschool children were at least twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, unlike peers who were better-nourished. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looked into the link between the hearing of over 2,200 adolescents in Nepal and their nutritional levels as children […]
02/05/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Are micro-deficiencies sabotaging your workout? New study supports the need for women to take mineral supplements
If your running time isn’t improving, it could be because of micro-deficiencies. According to a new study, women who were given “a specially prepared blend of minerals and nutrients for a month” cut their 3-mile run times by almost one minute. Researchers from The Ohio State University compared the performance of the women who took the […]
01/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?
Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]
01/10/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Crickets are now being farmed in Kenya as a food source for humans
Suggesting that crickets can help certain countries achieve food security is a notion that will initially be met with confusion and maybe even disgust, but a group of researchers has proven that the insect is a good source of animal proteins. The house cricket, or Acheta domesticus, is now being incorporated in the scaled-up production of farming […]
01/03/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Nature had it right: Whole eggs found to be better for muscle building and repair than just egg whites
According to a recent study, individuals who eat at least 18 grams (g) of protein from whole eggs versus egg whites following resistance exercise build protein in their muscles differently. The process, named “protein synthesis,” takes place during the post-workout period, and the post-workout muscle-building response in those who consumed whole eggs is 40 percent greater […]
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