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10/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Good for the lungs, too: Resveratrol found to reduce pulmonary toxicity

A natural substance-turned-supplement can help protect your lungs from toxic nanoparticles generated by industrial air pollution. Taiwanese researchers reported that resveratrol can reduce the toxic effect of carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) on the lungs. Nanoparticles are tiny particles that are measured in terms of nanometers. Synthetic ones are used in all kinds of commercial items. […]

10/07/2018 / By Russel Davis

Pine pollen: Hidden health benefits revealed

Pine pollen has only recently gained steam in the west, thanks largely to books published by renowned herbalist and author Stephen Buhner. “Pine pollen given its potency, its similarity to ginseng in some of its actions, and its status as, perhaps, the premier phytoantrogen on the planet, should have been recognized long before now as […]

09/27/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Supplementing with omega-3s while pregnant reduces your child’s risk of inflammatory-related diseases

Once that strip turns blue, your life changes forever. Women who find out that they are pregnant are all at once happy, surprised, shocked, and fearful. The need to raise a healthy child becomes the main focus of any expecting mom. But where do you begin? Supplementing with omega-3s is a good start. A study […]

09/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

The benefits of omega-3 supplementation in pregnant women

Prenatal omega-3 fatty acid supplementation has been found to reduce the incidence of inflammatory-related diseases in children up to 12 years of age. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, concludes that pregnant women may help their unborn children lead better, healthier lives once they are born by simply increasing their intake of […]

09/10/2018 / By Vicki Batts

One more reason to take probiotics: They protect against liver damage

Probiotics are known for supporting a healthy gastrointestinal tract and promoting good digestion, but new research has shown that these friendly microbes can benefit more than just your gut. It turns out probiotic bacteria can also help keep your liver in tip-top shape by protecting the vital organ against all kinds of damage — and […]

09/08/2018 / By Russel Davis

Vitamin C found to significantly reduce the risk of gout

Vitamin C appears to have protective properties against gout. An analysis of nearly 47,000 men ages 40 to 75 years shows that those who had high vitamin C intake had reduced odds of developing gout over a study period of 20 years. Researchers also note a dose-dependent reduction in gout risk. Men who took 500 mg […]

08/20/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Are omega-3 foods the key to protecting yourself against toxic air pollution?

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may mitigate the negative effects of air pollution. Researchers examined the correlation between air pollution and omega-3 intake in mice models. It was found that the supplement helped reduce the risk of adverse health effects in the animals. Lead researcher Dr. Jing Kang said that while […]

08/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Combine hawthorn and CoQ10 to improve heart health

Combining hawthorn and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) can boost heart health, according to an article published on the website NaturalHealth365.com. Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha), also referred to as thornapple and whitethorn, is an herbal remedy that has been used for thousands of years as a treatment for heart conditions. Today, research provides scientific evidence that supports hawthorn’s […]

06/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Consuming Moringa oleifera powder is beneficial for diabetics

Researchers from the University of Guadalajara in Mexico have suggested that powdered Moringa oleifera leaves could provide some benefit for people with diabetes. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the effects of M. oleifera on glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, corporal weight, and predominant groups of microbiota were evaluated. M. oleifera has been known to […]

04/13/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D is so important researchers worry about ethics of limiting supplementation to perform research trials

In case you needed any more proof of how essential vitamin D is to good health, researchers have warned that placebo-controlled trials that involve limiting some people’s intake of the all-star nutrient could be considered unethical. This presents a serious quandary for researchers. Demonstrating the efficacy of vitamin D in studies is essential for boosting […]

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