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One type of fiber that has attracted a great deal of lately is beta-glucan, a glucose biopolymer found in the cell walls of grains (such as barley and oats) and…
Polyphenols are antioxidant plant colors and blackcurrant extract is rich in these natural compounds. According to new animal research published in the British Journal of Nutrition, black currant extract may…
Author: Michael J. Glade, PhD., F.A.C.N., C.N.S. Abstract Telomeres are strings of DNA that are not themselves genes but that extend every chromosome beyond its last gene. Terminal telomeres are…
By JIM AXELROD AND EMILY RAND | CBS NEWS | June 11, 2015, 6:51 PM When a CBS News employee was recently prescribed a nutritional supplement to boost his energy, he was…
By Olga Khazan Try to avoid breaking any limbs in Crestview, Florida. You might wind up in North Okaloosa Medical Center, which charges 12.6 times, or 1,260 percent, more than…
Whether you are a weekend warrior or seasoned triathlete, you are already well aware of (and perhaps a believer in) electrolyte drinks: e.g., sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium. Endurance athletes sometimes…
By Stephen Daniells in Oakland, 16-Mar-2011 Ensuring adequate intakes of selenium may reduce the risk of age-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease, says a new review that supports…
P. D. Whanger Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Oregon State University Corvallis, OR 97331 The statements “Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers” and “Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic…
Mineral Absorption and Deficiency By Yvette R. Schlussel, Ph.D. SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS: A wide range of minerals is essential for human health. The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) serve as guidelines for…