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Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, new study finds
According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome. A person is considered to have metabolic syndrome when they are diagnosed with a combination of any...
Chlorella supplementation boosts athletic performance of cyclists, new UK study finds
According to a new study from the United Kingdom, three weeks of supplementation with Chlorella improved the performance of cycling athletes. When compared to the athletes who received a placebo, a performance improvement was documented in three areas: • Improvement...
The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food shortage crisis of the 1950s
If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you was called "Chlorella." Chlorella is a single-celled alga that is native to Taiwan and Japan. It belongs to a genus of about...
Just half hour per week on a cell phone is enough to cause high blood pressure, according to study
During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors are still arguing over the methodology and conclusions of these studies, new research is highlighting a completely...
Prebiotics, probiotics, postbiotics–what’s the difference?
Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what are they, and how do they promote optimal health? The good news is they're all related, and part of...
Colostrum’s respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, new study finds
A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in situations that subject them to "a heightened risk of infection." The study, conducted on non-athlete medical students,...
The “conspiracy theorists” were right about the dangers of acetaminophen
In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will doing so get you banned on social media, but will also put you at risk of wrath from multiple governmental agencies. But...
Study finds high antioxidant diet reduces miscarriage rate, while processed food diet increases risk
A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In this case the research relates to healthy pregnancies. The researchers found a diet rich in fruit,...
Adding more magnesium to diet wards off dementia and slows brain aging, study finds
In a world suffering from skyrocketing dementia rates, a new study is offering a glimmer of hope: an increase in daily magnesium will provide critical protection as you age. According to findings from research conducted at Australian National University (ANU) more...
More than six teaspoons of sugar each day increases risk of 45 different health conditions, study finds
Your mother was right when she said consuming too much sugar would rot your teeth; however, according to new research, tooth decay belongs down near the bottom of the list of sugar dangers. The new study examined 83 health outcomes related to sugar consumption and...
Big Food today uses the same addiction tactics previously used by Big Tobacco, study says
If you're having a difficult time kicking the junk food habit, you're not alone. And it's not an accident that so many people struggle with seemingly irresistible cravings: junk food is designed to be addictive. According to a study published in the journal Addiction...
Cinnamon’s antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties can help fight cognitive decline, review finds
Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds support brain function, a new systematic review has found. According to the researchers, this benefit likely includes slowing the cognitive impairment associated with neurodegenerative diseases. One of the potent "bioactive...