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Diet, Sunlight and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a pernicious and debilitating condition, but one which it's relatively easy to avoid with sufficient attention to the daily diet
Vitamins E and C Effective Against The Common Cold?
There's now evidence that combined supplements of vitamins E and C may be highly effective against the common cold
Trace Mineral Vanadium Against Diabetes?
Vanadium is a previously little known trace mineral now attracting great interest amongst nutritional therapists
Why Your Diet May Not Be As Rich In Iodine As You Assume
Iodine deficiency should never be seen in the West, but you can't take your supply for granted
Why Inositol Is Much More Than Just A Powerful Fat-Burner
It's not strictly a vitamin, but inositol's nutritional qualities make it just as vital a nutrient
A Lesser Known Mineral, But Potassium Is Vital For Every Single Cell
Potassium is vital for the body's biochemical balance and the proper functioning of every cell in the body
Iron Is One Of The Body's Most Vital Minerals - But You May Well Be Getting Too Much
Determining your need for iron is one of the most crucial health decisions you will take
Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your Copper Levels
Copper is a vital nutrient, but too much can be as dangerous as too little
The Benefits Of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
It's well worth ensuring a good supply of PABA, even if only as part of a comprehensive multi-vitamin preparation
Zinc - The Brain's Anti-Oxidant
Good supplies of dietary zinc are essential for many aspects of human health, but perhaps particularly for the brain and central nervous system
The Gifts And Benefits Of Myrrh
Myrrh was the gift of ancient Kings, but also offers many health benefits in our own time
Why Cat's Claw May Be One Of Nature's Most Powerful Healers
Cat's claw may not be quite the universal panacea which some advocates claim, but it can nevertheless offer many powerful health benefits
Powerful Anti-Oxidant Flavonoids Found In Red Wine And Chocolate!
The health promoting qualities of anti-oxidant flavonoids can be found in foods and beverages previously regarded as pleasurable but unhealthy.
The Health Benefits of Flavonoids As Anti-Oxidants
The anti-oxidant qualities of the flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables are well known, but they are also found in common beverages such as tea, wine and even beer.
Green Tea Or Black -The Choice Is Yours
The anti-oxidant health benefits of green tea are attracting increasing attention, but more traditional black tea also has much to offer.
Coenzyme Q10: The Anti-Oxidant In Every Cell
The many health benefits of coenzyme Q10 derive largely from its anti-oxidant activity in every cell in the body.
The Little Known Micro-Nutrients That Are Crucial In The Battle Against Ageing
Lipoic acid and carnitine are micro-nutrients increasingly regarded as crucial weapons in the battle against age-related degeneration and disease
Just What Are Your Optimal Levels of Vitamin C Intake?
Intakes of vitamin C in the animal world strongly suggest that typical human intakes are far too low
Try Tyrosine As An Alternative Anti-Depressant
Vital for mental health, tyrosine is a little known and so-called "non-essential", amino acid
Why Pyridoxine May Be The Most Vital of All The B Complex Vitamins
Of all the B complex vitamins which are essential for human health, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is arguably the most vital
Why The Magic of Manganese Isn't Just In The Name
Manganese was regarded as having magical powers by the Ancient Greeks, and it's certainly vital to health
Why Arginine Is A Non-Essential Amino Acid You Can't Do Without
Arginine has huge potential therapeutic value, despite being a so-called "non-essential" amino acid.
Cut Through The Marketing Hype And Taurine Can Still Be Of Great Benefit
Taurine has been the subject of exaggerated claims, but these should not be allowed to obscure its potential benefits
How Methionine May Serve As A Natural Anti-Depressant
The potential health benefits of methionine and s-adenosyl methionine are spectacular, but remain subject to dispute
How Resveratrol Packs Red Wine With Health
Resveratrol is an anti-oxidant polyphenol which packs red wine with a surprisingly healthy punch
Does Resveratrol In Red Wine Solve The French Paradox?
The really good news about resveratrol is that this potentially highly beneficial anti-oxidant polyphenol is principally found in red wine.
Go Three Days Without Food But Never A Day Without Green Tea
Just a few cups of green tea a day can have a dramatic effect on your well being
Discover The Magical Powers Of The Siberian Ginseng "Ugly Plant"
Eleuthero herb extract, or Siberian Ginseng, is one of the most powerful stimulants and health tonics known to man
Use Tryptophan To Boost Your Levels Of The Feel-Good Hormone
Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for the production of serotonin, the body’s so-called “feel-good” hormone
Why Glutamine Is Vital – And Not Just For Athletes
Glutamine is vital for a robust immune system, and is one of the most important amino acids produced by the body
How Phenylalanine May Help You Get Over A Setback In Training
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid widely believed to speed recovery from training or competition injuries.
Significant Deficiencies Of Dietary Magnesium Are Surprisingly Common
Good sources of dietary magnesium are readily available, but significant deficencies are surprisingly common.
Chromium May Not Help Your Body Shape But It’s Still Vital For Your Health
Chromium deficiencies are surprisingly common and may have serious health conseqences
Boost Your Body’s Health And Performance With Adaptogens
The group of compounds known as adaptogens boost the operation of important nutrients in the body to produce a powerful tonic and stimulant effect
The Crucial Benefits Of Vitamin A
The benefits of vitamin A are so numerous and important that fears about toxicity should not be allowed to deter you from ensuring an adequate intake
You Don’t Have To Believe In Miracles To Benefit From Aloe Vera
The benefits of aloe vera make it a fantastic boon to health despite the exaggerated claims made on its behalf.
Why Lipoic Acid Is Much More Than Just Another Anti-Oxidant
Lipoic acid is not only a highly potent anti-oxidant, but may also alleviate some symptoms of diabetes, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease
Why Calcium Is Vital For Far More Than Just Strong Bones
As well as its role in ensuring bone health, calcium is also essential for a host of vital physiological processes within the body
How Vitamin D May Help In The Battle Against Cancer
In addition to its well known role in maintaining healthy bones,vitamin D is also vital for the health of the nervous and immune systems and may help protect against cancer.
Why You Can’t Assume You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D
Most of the population are likely to be deficient in this vital nutrient if they depend on sunlight as its principal source
Protect Against Cancer With Folic Acid
Adequate folic acid intake may be a significant protector against cancer and is vital for the prevention of certain serious birth defects.
Folic Acid Can Be A Key Protector Against Heart Disease
Folic acid and dietary folates play a key role in reducing the high levels of blood homocysteine which are a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Moderate Drinkers Beware – You Too Could Be Flushing This Vital Nutrient Out Of Your Body
Achieving your intake of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for thiamine is not as easy as you might think – and may not be enough to avoid deficiency.
Take Vitamin B6 For Your Heart’s Sake
Vitamin B6 is one of the B complex vitamins essential for the control of the excess blood homocysteine levels which are a known high risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Don’t Overlook The Familiar When It Comes To Anti-Oxidants
In the current craze for tracking down new anti-oxidant “superfoods” it’s easy to overlook the more familiar, but nonetheless essential, nutrients such as the B complex vitamins.
Why High Cholesterol (And High Choline) Foods May Be Good For Your Blood
Choline, particularly in the form of lecithin, is vital for the metabolism of dietary fat and cardiovascular health.
Could This Common Vitamin Be The Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Depression?
Research strongly suggests that adequate supplies of vitamin B12 may be very useful in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia and depression
Take Vitamin B12 To Protect Your Heart
Adequate supplies of vitamin B12 are essential for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, memory loss and dementia
The Best-Selling Booster For Brain Function
Ginkgo biloba is an extremely popular herbal supplement recognised as effective in the treatment of circulatory problems, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, glaucoma and tinnitus
Try Bilberries In Your Diet For Long Term Eye Protection
Bilberries are widely hailed as a superfood for their powerful anti-oxidant properties and particularly beneficial effects on eye health and vision
Use Carnitine As A Versatile Anti-Ageing Nutrient
Acetyl-L-carnitine is now attracting attention as a food supplement for use in treating heart disease, increasing metabolic rate and energy levels, and improving cognitive function
Lutein and Zeaxanthin For Healthy Eyes
Lutein and zeaxanthin are anti-oxidant carotenoids hailed as protectors against two of the most common causes of age-related loss of vision.
Get To Know Lycopene: The Little Known Anti-Oxidant
Lycopene is a relatively little known but nevertheless powerful anti-oxidant, also hailed as an anti-cancer weapon
Use Beta-Carotene As A Powerhouse Anti-Oxidant
Beta-carotene is one of nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants and an important natural source of vitamin A
What Are Carotenoids And Why Do You Need Them?
Fruits and vegetable rich in anti-oxidant carotenoids are a vital part of a healthy diet.
Why Niacin Is A Small But Vital Part Of Your Anti-Oxidant Rich Diet
Adequate B3, or niacin, to prevent deficiency disease is readily available from a balanced diet, but more may be required to maximise the body’s anti-oxidant defences
How Minute Quantities Of Selenium May Have A Massive Impact On Your Health
Selenium is needed by the body in trace amounts only, but is nevertheless vital for long term health.
The 200 Essential Enzymes That Prove Zinc Is Vital For Health
Like other trace minerals, zinc is required by the body in tiny amounts, but this should not obscure its importance as an anti-oxidant and immune system booster.
Why Freedom From Disease Is Not The Same Thing As Optimal Health
The minuscule risks and costs of saturating the body’s tissues with vitamin C appear entirely insignificant when set alongside the spectacular potential health benefits.
Just How Much Vitamin C Do You Need For Optimum Health?
The absence of acute vitamin C deficiency diseases in modern societies should not be taken as implying that the typical Western diet contains an intake adequate for optimum long-term health.
Why You Can’t Afford To Neglect The Anti-Oxidant Micro-Nutrients
The anti-oxidant qualities of vitamin E are dependent upon a complex interaction with vitamins C and B3, and the trace mineral, selenium, an adequate supply of all of which is required for the optimum performance of the body’s vital anti-oxidant enzymes.
Vitamin E: Why There’s No Need To Fear Nature’s Great Protector
Despite recent scare stories, research continues to suggest that Vitamin E offers many of the benefits associated with powerful anti-oxidants, particularly in protecting against the degenerative diseases characteristic of ageing.
Coenzyme Q10: Here’s The Least You Need To Know About This Vital Anti-Oxidant
Coenzyme Q10 is a highly beneficial anti-oxidant found within, and needed by, every cell in the body But it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get a sufficient supply from diet alone
Beating The Free Radicals: Why Your Diet Alone May Not Be Enough
Modern Western diets are highly likely to be deficient in the anti-oxidant nutrients that are crucial to counter-acting damaging free radical activity.
Anti-Oxidant Enzymes: Your First Line Of Defense Against Free Radicals
Anti-oxidant enzymes are the body’s essential first line of defense in the battle against free radical damage. But they can only be produced by the body in the presence of a plentiful supply of certain vital nutrients
Devotees of Liquid Nutrition Hail The End Of The Horse Pill
Advocates of liquid nutrition supplements claim that the problem of bulky, hard to swallow and poorly absorbed multi-vitamin and mineral tablets may now be a thing of the past.
Are You One Of The One In A Hundred Who’s Properly Nourished?
As long ago as 1936 the US Senate reported that 99% of Americans’ diets were deficient in vital minerals because of intensive farming methods and the depletion of agricultural soils.
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