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Glycemic index and inflammation
This article is very important. It is the reason behind much of the chronic diseases in this country. Glycemic index is a measure of how much a particular carbohydrate rasises your blood sugar. The higher the glycemic index the higher … Continue reading
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Tagged c-reactive protein, CRP, glycemic index, inflammation
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Happiness in the sun
Low vitamin D levels have been found to be linked to depression. This study performed by UT Southwestern psychiatrists and published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings revealed people with low vitamin D levels had an increased risk of depression. Conversely, … Continue reading
Alzheimer’s and diet
This study again confirms the finding of other studies that a diet high in vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D will help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. This particular study looked at brain shrinkage, or atrophy, which is a key … Continue reading
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Tagged Alzheimer's disease, brain atrophy, brain shrinkage, fruits, omega-3 fatty acids, vegetables, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E
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Lack of Sun equals Low Vitamin D
This research goes into the “no duh” category. Vitamin D is produced from sun exposure, so lack of sun exposure is sure to lead to vitamin D deficiency unless you get it from other sources. Still, it is important to … Continue reading
Low Vitamin D Common In Spine Surgery Patients
I’m not sure how many more articles like this we need. Vitamin D deficiency is widespread. I’m at the point that I don’t check the blood level all the time because most of the time it is low, especially in … Continue reading
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Tagged back surgery, bone healing, cancer, high blood pressure, vitamin D, vitamin D receptor
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Vitamin K prevents fractures and cancer
Don’t just read the headline when you read the news. This particular article should read “vitamin K prevents bone fractures and cancer”, instead is reads “Vitamin D does not stem bone mineral density decline in postmenopausal women with osteopenia, study … Continue reading
Coffee lowers skin cancer rates
This prospective study demonstrates that coffee decreased the risk of basal cell skin cancers 18% for women and 13% for men. The benefit may be from the caffeine or other nutrients in the coffee. In any case, enjoy your morning … Continue reading
Nutrients and skin properties, from the FALL 2011 ANA Conference
The third presentation at the Fall 2011 American Nutriceutical Conference was by Dr. Silke DeSpirt of the Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Heinrich-Heine-University Dusseldorf. Her presentation was entitled “can nutrients modulate skin properties?” Synopsis: Through a series of studies, … Continue reading
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Tagged american nutriceutical society, borage seed oil, cocoa, flavonols, flaxseed oil, fruit powder, hydration, juice powder, microcirculation, nutrients, skin health, skin thickness, UV-A, UV-B
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