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10/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Cranberry extract prevents Alzheimer’s

Cranberry juice, which is full of antioxidants, demonstrates various health benefits and it is often used to prevent age-related brain decline. According to a study, cranberry extract (CBE) may even help treat Alzheimer’s disease. A natural part of life, aging is often linked to the accumulation of damages “at the molecular, cellular, and organ levels.” Damage like this […]

06/15/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Folate, a common B vitamin, can prevent and even reverse age-related hearing loss

Folate, also known as vitamin B9, can prevent and reverse age-related hearing loss, according to research. It works together with vitamin B12 to convert homocysteine back to methionine and eliminate it from the body. Homocysteine is an amino acid produced in the body from the amino acid methionine. Natural health experts suggest that homocysteine levels should […]

06/13/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Older patients can still maintain their mobility if they take proper calcium and vitamin D supplements

As one gets older and the body becomes frailer, the risk of falls and having fractured hips increases. A randomized trial conducted in France proved that calcium and vitamin D can help older adults develop stronger bones and thus, become more resistant to fractures caused by accidents. The subjects of the trial were older women […]

03/12/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Vitamin D may accelerate muscle repair when combined with olive oil, according to new study

You are probably familiar with the bone-strengthening effects of vitamin D, but a new study reveals that the vitamin can also help to repair muscle fibers significantly when it is consumed along with extra virgin olive oil. Researchers from the University of Catania in Italy fed some rats a regular diet, while others were given […]

06/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Elderly are not getting enough quality protein, warns scientific review

The current recommendations on daily protein intake may not be enough for the elderly and critically-ill adults, an analysis in the Frontiers in Nutrition revealed. According to researchers at the McMaster University in Canada, people can find the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) on the nutrition labels of all processed food products. Food manufacturers have long been required to list the nutritional value […]

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