Can You Prevent Brain Impairment with B Vitamins?

By our seventies, one in five of us will suffer from cognitive impairment. Within five years, half of those cognitively impaired will progress to dementia and death. The earlier we can slow or stop this process, the better. Although an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is unavailable, interventions just to control risk factors could prevent […]

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10 Foods That Lower Blood Sugars In Diabetics

Maintaining low blood sugar levels can be difficult for diabetic patients. While a low carb diet appears to be useful on the whole, there are also many foods shown to help. Either by lowering blood sugars and/or improving insulin sensitivity. This articles looks at 10 of the best foods and supplements for lowering blood sugars, […]

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Is Your Multivitamin Making You Feel Sick?

Last week, I started taking a new multivitamin just in case my twitching eye was the result of a nutrient deficiency.  The first day, I took it right after a light breakfast, then a few hours later, started feeing really nauseous/shaky/light-headed. For a while I was worried I was getting sick until I remembered…the vitamins! Could supplements meant […]

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What is Leaky Gut Syndrome and Is It Even Real?

Autoimmune diseases and digestive issues are more common than ever before. There are several theories why, but a new condition called Leaky Gut Syndrome is the most popular. Its emergence has created a huge market for new supplements and associated products. But just how big a problem is it? This article is a sales-free look […]

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Do Vitamins And Supplements Really Expire?

People spend lots of money on vitamins and herbal supplements to improve their health, but what happens when they sit in the cabinet longer than we intended? Like milk and other perishable foods, many vitamins and supplements have expiration dates, but they don’t really “spoil” in the same way. Let’s take a look at what those […]

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Vitamin C: Everything You Need to Know

Just around Christmas in 2008, JetBlue gave out free packets of Airborne (the immunity supplement du jour at the time) to weary travelers. Dissolved in water, the tablets make an effervescent drink loaded with vitamin C and a few other vitamins and minerals. The idea was that if you chugged enough of it while in the air […]

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8 Herbs That Can Help Control Diabetes

More people are turning towards dietary ways to help manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In fact, studies have shown that diabetics are more likely to use dietary supplements than non-diabetics. The herbs below have shown some of the most promising results in helping to treat diabetes. Keep in mind some natural supplements may […]

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Why Are Omega-3s So Important?

When it comes to fats, it’s becoming common knowledge that they are not the villainous foes we all thought. Fats are good for us, and, if you haven’t heard, eating them can even help you lose weight. However, as the world of fats becomes gracefully demystified, you may begin to develop even more questions. One […]

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When It Comes to Healthy Bones, Calcium is Not the Answer

Taking more calcium - either through supplements or diet - probably doesn't help your bones after all.

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What Should You Eat to Keep Your Gut Happy?

We eat certain foods and take supplements to keep our eyes, brain, bones and joints strong and youthful, but do you eat to keep your gut happy and healthy? Lately, there has been an explosion of new products geared for improving gastrointestinal health. Specially fortified yogurts, probiotic supplements in the forms of capsules, powders and […]

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Do Folic Acid Supplements Cause Cancer?

Folic acid is known to prevent certain birth defects, such as neural tube defects, spina bifida and cleft palate. It’s been widely recommended as a supplement and used as a fortification in flours and grain products. Aside from these benefits, research also shows a concerning link between folic acid supplements and cancer. Folic Acid vs. […]

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