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05/31/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Folic acid supplements can reduce the risk of stroke by 73% in hypertensive patients
Expectant mothers are quite familiar with the importance of ensuring they get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida, but it turns out that there’s another group who can benefit greatly from this vitamin: adults with hypertension. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, […]
05/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Niacin (vitamin B3) can prevent melanoma, scientists confirm
Although research is still in progress, there is currently no single drug or combination of drugs that can effectively treat the deadliest form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Fortunately, a recent study has shown that vitamin B3, or niacin, may play an important role in the prevention and progression of the disease. In a […]
02/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Niacin, vitamin B3, may improve cognitive and physical function by preventing neurological damage
Vitamin B3 derivative called nicotinamide riboside may protect against neurological damage and enhance both cognitive and physical function, a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed. The study focused on the effect of nicotinamide riboside on Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mouse models. Nicotinamide riboside is naturally found in […]
09/26/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
Sexist hurricane? Irma damage has interrupted the production of saw palmetto, an essential nutrient for men’s health
Hurricane Irma is estimated to have severely disrupted saw palmetto berry production, both because the crop itself had been severely damaged and because the damage to infrastructure had caused multiple interruptions in production logistics. Irma made landfall on Sunday, September 10 in the United States in the Florida Keys as a Category 3 hurricane with […]
09/20/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
New review shows connection between vitamin C levels and brain function
Vitamin C gets a lot of buzz during cold season, but it turns out that the nutrient also has a substantial effect on the human brain. Researchers from Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University of Technology and the National Institute of Integrative Medicine have found a link between vitamin C levels and cognitive […]
09/12/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
Blood pressure can be significantly lowered in just one month with magnesium, study finds
A study found that everyday magnesium intake significantly reduces blood pressure in a month, reported the Daily Mail. It stated that taking the recommended dose of 300 milligrams (mg) for males lowered hypertension and boosted the flow of blood. Researchers suggested that people who suffer from, or are at-risk of, high blood pressure should consider taking […]
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