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02/19/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Cutting out sugar: How to deal with sugar detox symptoms
The average American consumes 270 calories of added sugars, which translates to roughly 17 teaspoons daily. This amount is a far cry from the amount recommended in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which notes that less than 10 percent of a person’s daily caloric intake should come from added sugars. According to the American Heart Association, this translates to […]
01/07/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study reveals: Men should eat walnuts to prevent prostate cancer
Good news, gentlemen: Eating walnuts can help stave off prostate cancer. This is according to researchers from the University of California, Davis, who found that walnuts, aside from helping to reduce excess cholesterol and increasing insulin sensitivity, are also capable of reducing the levels of a protein associated with prostate cancer. According to nutritionist Paul Davis, who acted as […]
12/31/2020
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By Michael Alexander
This common mineral helps lower insulin resistance in people with Type 2 diabetes
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in Nature. It can even be found inside the human body. Magnesium is an essential mineral because the body needs it but can’t produce it. It is involved in over 300 bodily processes, including the production of health-supporting antioxidants like glutathione and the metabolism of vitamin D. In addition, […]
11/27/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Power up with spuds: Potato puree is just as effective as carb energy gels at improving exercise performance
Athletes looking for a boost in their performance need not buy into the current trendy carbohydrate gels being sold on the market — they will do just fine with pureed potatoes. This is according to a group of scientists from the University of Illinois who found that pureed potatoes were just as effective at sustaining blood […]
11/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not losing weight on keto? Here’s why
Originally developed in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet has increased in popularity in recent years as a weight-management method. A popular diet among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the ketogenic diet aims to make the body enter a metabolic state called ketosis. While in ketosis, the body uses stored fats as its primary energy source. This, experts say, is […]
11/16/2020
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By Michael Alexander
The master antioxidant: Boost your intake of glutathione to lower your risk of some chronic health issues
If there’s an antioxidant the body needs more of, it’s glutathione. An antioxidant produced in cells, glutathione is composed largely of the amino acids glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Glutathione benefits the body by neutralizing free radicals, supporting the immune system and detoxifying the liver. It’s for these reasons that many experts call it the “master antioxidant.” Despite […]
11/16/2020
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By Michael Alexander
The dangers of phosphoric acid, a common ingredient linked to increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease
Bad news, soft drink fans: Your favorite fizzy drinks are increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis and heart disease. This, according to experts, is due to the presence of phosphoric acid in these products. One of the most commonly used mineral acids, phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is a colorless, odorless chemical produced by either treating phosphorus-containing rock with sulfuric acid […]
11/02/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Researchers investigate green tea compounds that may help resolve antibiotic resistance
Scientists have reported that compounds present in green tea may improve the efficacy of antibiotics against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. In their report, researchers from the University of Surrey‘s School of Veterinary Medicine in the U.K. noted this effect is because of the compound epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is present in green tea. EGCG is a plant compound with potent […]
10/23/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Reversing diabetes may be possible if patients lose weight within the first 5 years of diagnosis: Study
Type 2 diabetics who lose weight in the first year after their diagnosis have a higher likelihood of remission, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Cambridge. The conventional medical industry uses the term “remission” to mean reversal of diabetes. First author Hajira Dambha-Miller, a physician from Cambridge’s Department of Public Health and Primary Care, said that […]
09/30/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Just as we’ve been warning: Turmeric from Bangladesh sometimes contains lead-laced chemical compounds, study finds
Turmeric is a prized spice and herbal remedy, but getting it from less reputable sources may expose you to high levels of lead, says a recent study from Stanford University. In their report, published in the journal Environmental Research, researchers found that some spice processors in Bangladesh use a toxic pigment to amplify the spice’s bright yellow color — all in […]
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