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Omega 6 Oil Critical to a Healthy Body

Posted on March 21, 2011 by admin

The University of Illinois scientists have learned that a specific omega-6 fatty acid may critical to maintaining skin health.” In experiments with mice, we knocked out a gene responsible for an enzyme that helps the body to make arachidonic acid. … Continue reading →

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Weight Loss Supplements Bomb in Major Studies

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin

This just in – you still have to work hard to lose fat! Two comprehensive German studies found that a broad range of weight loss supplements were no more effective than placebos. Fat magnets, mobilizers and dissolvers, appetite tamers, metabolism boosters, … Continue reading →

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Onion better than artificial preservatives

Posted on December 23, 2010 by admin

Some components of the onion have antioxidant and anti-microbial properties, making it possible to use it to preserve food, says a new study. “The antioxidant and anti-microbial properties of the raw onion make it a good candidate for use in … Continue reading →

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Vitamin pills damage your health

Posted on December 21, 2010 by admin

People could be jeopardizing their well-being as well as wasting their money by popping vitamin pills, according to the consumer watchdog. A survey by Which? found many products were labeled with misleading or insufficient information, reports the Daily Mail . … Continue reading →

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Whey supplements significantly reduce BP

Posted on December 9, 2010 by admin

A Washington State University study has found that beverages supplemented by whey-based protein can significantly reduce elevated blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart disease. Research led by nutritional biochemist Susan Fluegel found that daily doses of commonly available whey … Continue reading →

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Omega-3 supplements and irregular heartbeat

Posted on November 25, 2010 by admin

Omega-3 fatty acid supplements do not cut back the risk of recurrences of atrial fibrillation, a type ofirregular heartbeat that can cause stroke. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish such as salmon and albacore tuna, had showed some … Continue reading →

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Energy drinks with alcohol? Think again

Posted on November 16, 2010 by admin

The young party set have long been mixing energy drinks with alcohol. While studies and media reports reveal the risks, a new breed of pre-mixed alcohol and caffeine concoctions dubbed “blackout in a can” are now crashing the party. Mixing … Continue reading →

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Energy drinks – waste of money

Posted on October 4, 2010 by admin

Gyms are supposed to be a haven for the health-conscious to help lose a few pounds and get fit. Every day, people waste time and money by visiting the gym, hopping on an exercise bike and then flicking through the latest … Continue reading →

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