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
Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties
Many plants, including fruits and vegetables, are known for their medicinal properties. These properties come from active compounds called metabolites that plants produce either through metabolism or to aid in that process. Plant metabolites exhibit different activities; while some are able to fight inflammation or kill microbes, others can effectively halt oxidation and delay cellular aging. According to … Continue reading Quercetin, a flavonoid found in many foods, has anti-aging and anti-cancer properties
Manage eczema with these homemade remedies
Patients with eczema often resign themselves to living with the allergic condition while managing its symptoms. Fortunately, they may experience relief from the effects of atopic dermatitis with the aid of simple home remedies. A remedy may be a complementary therapy that improves the quality of life of a patient alongside a prescribed conventional treatment. It may also … Continue reading Manage eczema with these homemade remedies
Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Source: Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage by Dr. Edward Group In an ideal world, you would get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients from a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. If you're like many women, life stays full of activities and you may not always have time to … Continue reading Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
New clinical trial confirms the metabolic benefits of vitamin E supplementation
Scientists are discovering more reasons for people to increase their vitamin E intake. Recently, researchers from Monash University Malaysia found that tocotrienol, a certain form of vitamin E extracted from palm oil, significantly improves diabetes-related kidney damage. This was determined based on the results of a clinical study where researchers evaluated the effects of tocotrienol-rich vitamin E on different … Continue reading New clinical trial confirms the metabolic benefits of vitamin E supplementation
Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Like other nuts, almonds are the perfect energy boosters. Almonds are nutritious, and they contain at least 130 different compounds that are good for you. The health benefits of almonds Almonds contain both mono- and polyunsaturated fat, but these are the “good” kinds of fats that can boost your heart health. Below are the nutrition stats for … Continue reading Here’s why you should start snacking on almonds every day
Vitamin E, critical for brain health, is lacking in 90% of adults – find out how to add more to your diet!
The complexity of the human body is vast, consisting of trillions of cells working simultaneously to ensure that we take our next breath. While the processes are complex, the method by which they perform is quite simple. In order for our cells to do their job, they need vitamins. Researchers believe that the body requires … Continue reading Vitamin E, critical for brain health, is lacking in 90% of adults – find out how to add more to your diet!
Raw Walnuts Have 15x More Antioxidant Potency than Vitamin E
Source: Raw Walnuts Have 15x More Antioxidant Potency than Vitamin E by Dr. Edward Group Walnuts are perhaps best-known for being the quintessential healthy brain-food. But who knew that walnuts were also winning top prizes for their heart-healthy, free-radical fighting, antioxidant properties as well? Recent scientific evidence shows how the walnut may possibly be the number … Continue reading Raw Walnuts Have 15x More Antioxidant Potency than Vitamin E
What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Source: What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients by Dr. Edward Group Micronutrients are the vitamins and minerals required by your body. Unlike macronutrients, you only need minuscule amounts of micronutrients to maintain good health. Micronutrients are essential to the production of enzymes, hormones, proteins, and other products created by your body. Some micronutrients have … Continue reading What Are Micronutrients? A Review of Essential Nutrients
Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan
The result of several new research bodies that have been published all point to the powerful effect of vitamin E tocotrienols to prevent stomach cancer, reduce fatty liver disease incidences and prevent disease mechanisms that can extend natural lifespan in humans. Over the past decade, many studies have highlighted the importance of the most common … Continue reading Vitamin E tocotrienols work through multiple pathways to delay disease onset and extend lifespan
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