Astaxanthin is an extremely powerful antioxidant that is mainly found in red algae. Due to it’s antioxidant properties, this carotenoid can help fight off free radical damage and according to a new study, it even appears to decrease inflammation and boost the immune system. [...]
Postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 76 who took fish oil were 32 percent less likely to develop certain types of breast cancer than women who didn’t, according to a recent study in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. [...]
Children with celiac disease need to include certain must-have vitamins in their diets to stave off weak bones and osteoporosis, according to researchers at the University of Alberta. [...]
A few weeks back Consumer Reports made quite a splash when they announced test results of some popular protein drinks showed the drinks contained some heavy metals. Before you toss your Mega-Blast 4000 in the trash, you may want to consider a few points. [...]
According to research from large-scale, long term studies there is evidence that lifestyle and certain dietary elements may aid in maintaining cognitive ability and reducing dementia risk in older adults. This new research was presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, and discussed a positive relationship between tea, antioxidants and vitamin D with cognitive function. [...]
bout 90 percent of adult Americans are eating too much salt, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC). [...]
Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal brain disease that causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease making it the most common form of dementia and the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States. With so many affected, I wanted to share some promising research on the impact a healthy diet may have on this tragic disease. [...]
I received another “Call to Action” in my email today regarding the potential power-grab going on by the FTC that you might want to read. [...]
Recent research has shown that consuming vitamin K2 can reduce your risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. According to a new study, vitamin K2 may also prevent cancer. [...]
Recently, there has been much confusion regarding the safety of folate and/or folic acid. Today, I want to shed a little light on this topic. [...]