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08/14/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Micronutrients and macronutrients: 6 Essential nutrients and why you need each one to stay healthy
Proper diet is crucial to maintaining optimal health, and a huge part of it is ensuring the adequate intake of essential nutrients needed to support important cellular processes. Scientists agree that there are six primary nutrients that the human body cannot produce. Therefore, people need to get them from a range of foods in order to stay healthy. […]
08/05/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Naturally prevent conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke with vitamin D and hormone support
Recent research from China has demonstrated that higher amounts of certain nutrients and hormones can slash the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of conditions that heighten the risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. In a recent article published in the journal Menopause, Chinese scientists found that higher amounts of calcidiol (25-hydroxyvitamin D) and estrogen […]
04/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
8 Micronutrients that can boost the immune system against COVID-19
The rapidly spreading coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is taking a harsh toll on immunocompromised individuals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), factors linked to immunity like age and underlying conditions determine the risk of infection. Based on available information, it appears that COVID-19 can be fatal to individuals aged 65 and older, […]
01/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Effects of long-term micronutrient consumption for improving psychiatric symptoms
Researchers from New Zealand conducted investigated the safety of two commercially available broad-spectrum micronutrient fomulas, administered at doses above the Recommended Dietary Allowances, for the long-term treatment of individuals with psychiatric symptoms. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Numerous studies have documented the efficacy of micronutrient (vitamins and minerals)-based interventions […]
01/27/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers examine role of micronutrients in atopic dermatitis
Researchers from the University of California, Davis and the University of Arizona conducted a systematic search to evaluate the role of oral micronutrients in atopic dermatitis (AD). Their review was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The pathophysiology of AD involves a complex interplay between immune system dysfunction, genetics and environmental factors. Because nutritional status influences immune function, scientists are […]
06/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Producing nutrient-rich foods can help address global problems like vitamin and mineral deficiencies
People around the world are not getting adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals from their diets. Illinois-based researchers warned that this nutritional discrepancy would persevere into the 2050s – unless micronutrient-rich foods are made cheaper and easier to access. Their study evaluated the changes in diets from 2018 to 2050. The results predicted that existing shortages in certain nutrients – calcium and vitamins D, E, and […]
05/23/2019
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Natural food sources, fortified foods, dietary supplements are necessary to improve nutrient profile in the elderly
This observational study was conducted by European researchers to describe the current micronutrient intakes of Dutch elderly and to identify the contribution of nutrient-dense foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements to the intake of micronutrients that are often inadequately consumed in Dutch elderly. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. As people age, they require a […]
11/18/2018
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By Zoey Sky
CONFIRMED: Vegetables are mankind’s most affordable source of vitamins and minerals needed for good health
An ideal diet includes a lot of fruits and vegetables to ensure overall health. However, according to a study, vegetables can also help provide food and nutrition security. Vegetable farming can even address rural poverty and unemployment. It’s a well-known fact that vegetables are nutritious. Vegetables contain potassium that can help manage healthy blood pressure. […]
09/04/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Eating organic food and using supplements can prevent zinc and iron deficiencies
The world’s food supply is seriously lacking in iron and zinc, according to an international study led by researchers from the U.K. and Austria. Their article, released in the journal Global Food Security, looked at the current micronutrient deficiency in food systems around the world, especially in areas that need it. This phenomenon, which researchers dubbed […]
08/28/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Looking at the various ways we can reduce zinc and iron deficiencies in food systems
An international study led by a team of researchers from Austria and the U.K. have tackled the current deficit of micronutrients around the world in their latest review. The article was released in the journal Global Food Security. In the review, the team talked about the “hidden hunger” phenomenon, which refers to the lack of mineral […]
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