Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two weeks. Then, they assessed how the mice … Continue reading Probiotics are also good for your liver
Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
Arterial calcification, a process of hardening of the arteries, may be inhibited and even reversed with supplementation with high-dose vitamin K, suggests an animal study. Atherosclerosis, known as hardening or furring of the arteries is a key risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the cause of over 50 per cent of deaths in Europe and the … Continue reading Study: Vitamin K may reverse arterial calcification
Intravenous Therapy – Myers Cocktail
The "Myers Cocktail" is an intravenous therapy consisting of various mixes of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. It can be very useful in situations where oral nutrients or other therapies are not working. When nutrients are given intravenously, your digestive system is bypassed and a much higher level of nutrition can be delivered directly to … Continue reading Intravenous Therapy – Myers Cocktail
Quercetin Found to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
Quercetin appears to provide protection against cardiovascular disease even though the body breaks it down before it enters the blood, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Institute of Food Research and published in the journal "Atheroscleroisis." While many studies have linked quercetin - a flavonoid that naturally occurs in onions, apples, … Continue reading Quercetin Found to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease
The Importance Of Achieving Youthful Blood Test Readings
When physicians review a patients blood test results, their primary concern is any result that falls outside the normal laboratory reference range. The problem is that standard reference ranges usually represent average populations rather than the optimal level required to maintain good health. It now appears that most standard reference ranges are too broad to … Continue reading The Importance Of Achieving Youthful Blood Test Readings
Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, or PDA, is the most common and by far the most lethal form of pancreatic cancer. Pancreapedia reports that it is extremely aggressive, and for most patients their only hope of survival hinges on the total surgical removal of the tumor. Unfortunately, such tumors cannot be removed in upwards of 90 percent of cases, making … Continue reading Presence and amount of gut bacteria can predict how fast pancreatic cancer cells grow
How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
Source: How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic by Dr. Edward Group Probiotics are microorganisms that support a healthy gut flora. Available in foods or supplements, probiotics can boost the immune system, support digestive health, and relieve gas, bloating, and abdominal discomfort. If you follow a vegan, vegetarian, or dairy-free diet, there are plenty of delicious probiotic-rich options to … Continue reading How to Choose the Best Dairy-Free Probiotic
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of magnesium in the activation … Continue reading Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
Vitamin D3 and curcumin synergistically clear brain tangles to help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia
New diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease cases continue to mount at an unprecedented rate, threatening both the lives of those suffering from this dreaded illness and the health care system itself, as billions are spent to care for the millions suffering from this lifestyle-mediated disease. New hope is now offered by scientists from the University of … Continue reading Vitamin D3 and curcumin synergistically clear brain tangles to help prevent Alzheimer’s dementia
Alpha Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects
Source: Alpha Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects by Dr. Edward Group Antioxidants are nutrients that counteract the natural deterioration of cells. Raw, organic fruits and vegetables provide a wide array of antioxidants. Antioxidants are also present in herbs like astragalus root and Tibetan Rhodiola. In recent years, antioxidant supplements like CoQ10 and alpha lipoic … Continue reading Alpha Lipoic Acid: Top 10 Benefits & Possible Side Effects
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