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Vitamin K
01/20/2022
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By Cassie B.
Vitamin K could offer protection against severe COVID-19, study shows
Proper nutrition can make a difference when it comes to many health problems, and COVID-19 is no exception. While zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin D have been getting a lot of attention when it comes to COVID-19, researchers are now pointing to another useful nutrient: vitamin K. This fat-soluble vitamin is already well-known for its […]
12/16/2020
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By Ramon Tomey
Fat-soluble vitamins: What are the best dietary sources of vitamins A, D, E and K?
Vitamins are nutrients found in food that help the body function effectively. Two types of vitamins exist: Water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins B and C, dissolve in water, while fat-soluble ones dissolve in fat. Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamins A, D, E and K, are best absorbed by the body when eaten with foods containing high […]
02/22/2020
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By Franz Walker
Eating leafy greens delays cognitive decline by at least 11 YEARS, finds study
As if there weren’t enough reasons to eat leafy greens, researchers from Rush University in Chicago have added one more. A study published in the peer-reviewed journal Neurology showed that eating green leafy vegetables — such as spinach, broccoli, kale, arugula and Brussels sprouts — can help protect the brain and slow down people’s cognitive decline by 11 years. […]
01/23/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Low vitamin K levels associated with disability and mobility limitations in the elderly
Vitamin K is an essential vitamin that plays a vital role in bone and heart health. It is one of the main vitamins responsible for blood coagulation and bone mineralization and also helps maintain brain function, boost metabolism, and protect against certain cancers. While vitamin K deficiency is rare, a lower-than-average intake of this important […]
03/28/2019
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By Edsel Cook
New research on vitamin K suggests that it may promote eye health
Belgian researchers announced a new health benefit that vitamin K brought to the eyes. They reported that the vitamin protected the arteries that supplied the ocular organs with fresh blood from harmful calcification. Their recently published paper involved the participation of nearly 1,000 randomly selected Flemish adults in their 40s. The long-term study spanned the course […]
01/22/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Diet and nutrition found to play a role in reducing pain and other symptoms of osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis benefit from making dietary and nutritional changes, according to a literature review conducted by researchers from the University of Surrey in England. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease and the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 27 million people in the U.S. It is also known as “wear and tear” arthritis […]
08/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels
The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the symptoms of […]
06/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Children born to mothers who eat a lot of vegetables are less likely to be asthmatic
Eating a lot of vegetables will not just benefit you – if you’re pregnant, it may also help your baby reduce their chances of developing asthma, according to a study published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. In the study, researchers from the National Research Institute for Child Health and Development in Japan looked at […]
06/06/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones
Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]
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