No superfood can cure asthma, but according to a fascinating study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, a type of vitamin E found in nuts helps prevent asthma attacks by reducing airway inflammation. The findings suggest that asthma can be naturally managed by making dietary changes or taking a supplement. According to the study, the form of vitamin E … Continue reading Study: A type of vitamin E found in nuts helps prevent asthma attacks
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 … Continue reading Fat-soluble vitamins: What are the best dietary sources of vitamins A, D, E and K?
Vitamin E treatments can help prevent muscle damage after a heart attack, say scientists
A pre-clinical study published in the journal Redox Biology found that vitamin E can help prevent and treat muscle damage after a heart attack. The researchers said that while vitamin E failed to prevent heart attack per se, current research on whether vitamin E can be beneficial post-heart attack is lacking. Their ongoing research, on the other hand, may prove that … Continue reading Vitamin E treatments can help prevent muscle damage after a heart attack, say scientists
Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
Source: Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow by Dr. Edward Group In some ways, your skin is like a road map of your life. The chin scar from when you fell off your bike in second grade, the crinkles around your eyes from decades of laughter, the crease that appears when you’re … Continue reading Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin
Source: The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin by Dr. Edward Group If you want healthy skin — and who doesn't — you want to ensure you get the right combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. With so many out there, how do you know what specific vitamins promote skin health? Whether you … Continue reading The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin
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Biotin Biotin from Natural Sesbania Extract Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, vitamin H, and coenzyme R, is an essential vitamin that works at the cellular level to support healthy hair and nail growth and metabolism. Our Biotin is extracted from 100% certified organic Sesbania herb that includes the natural cofactors and co-nutrients found in … Continue reading Beauty & Skin Care
Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients
Air pollution is a major environmental problem and is a growing health threat, especially to people living in big cities and other urban areas. With the exception of natural disasters like volcanic eruptions and wildfires, human activity is often considered the sole contributor to the extreme levels of particulate matter found in the air. Air … Continue reading Protect yourself against the effects air pollution with these 5 micronutrients
Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
Source: Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Pronounced hu-HO-buh, the jojoba plant is a wonder of nature. Native to the American southwest, its golden oil has been used for hundreds of years. Various Native American tribes living in the Sonoran Desert used jojoba oil not only to moisturize … Continue reading Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
Source: Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind by Dr. Edward Group You may have heard that taking extra vitamins can improve your memory, protect against Alzheimer's disease, or help you ace that test. Are “brain vitamins" really a thing? In reality, a debate exists over whether vitamins can boost your brain health. … Continue reading Brain Vitamins: The Top Vitamins & Minerals for Your Mind
Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight
People with diabetes are at risk of various health complications, including muscle atrophy. A new study suggests taking tocotrienols can help increase skeletal muscle weight and prevent muscle atrophy. For this study, which was published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers looked at tocotrienols (vitamin E) derived from the red-orange tropical fruit known as annatto. Researchers … Continue reading Preventing muscle atrophy in those with diabetes: Animal study reveals tocotrienols can increase skeletal muscle weight
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