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• Diet, Sunlight and Osteoporosis
  Osteoporosis is a pernicious and debilitating condition, but one which it's relatively easy to avoid with sufficient attention to the daily diet
  Published 05Apr2008, viewed 261 times

• Vitamins E and C Effective Against The Common Cold?
  There's now evidence that combined supplements of vitamins E and C may be highly effective against the common cold
  Published 04Apr2008, viewed 253 times

• Trace Mineral Vanadium Against Diabetes?
  Vanadium is a previously little known trace mineral now attracting great interest amongst nutritional therapists
  Published 23Mar2008, viewed 264 times

• Why Your Diet May Not Be As Rich In Iodine As You Assume
  Iodine deficiency should never be seen in the West, but you can't take your supply for granted
  Published 22Mar2008, viewed 284 times

• Why Inositol Is Much More Than Just A Powerful Fat-Burner
  It's not strictly a vitamin, but inositol's nutritional qualities make it just as vital a nutrient
  Published 13Mar2008, viewed 368 times

• A Lesser Known Mineral, But Potassium Is Vital For Every Single Cell
  Potassium is vital for the body's biochemical balance and the proper functioning of every cell in the body
  Published 12Mar2008, viewed 321 times

• Iron Is One Of The Body's Most Vital Minerals - But You May Well Be Getting Too Much
  Determining your need for iron is one of the most crucial health decisions you will take
  Published 29Feb2008, viewed 495 times

• Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your Copper Levels
  Copper is a vital nutrient, but too much can be as dangerous as too little
  Published 28Feb2008, viewed 327 times

• The Benefits Of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA)
  It's well worth ensuring a good supply of PABA, even if only as part of a comprehensive multi-vitamin preparation
  Published 21Feb2008, viewed 449 times

• Zinc - The Brain's Anti-Oxidant
  Good supplies of dietary zinc are essential for many aspects of human health, but perhaps particularly for the brain and central nervous system
  Published 20Feb2008, viewed 407 times

• The Gifts And Benefits Of Myrrh
  Myrrh was the gift of ancient Kings, but also offers many health benefits in our own time
  Published 12Feb2008, viewed 366 times

• Why Cat's Claw May Be One Of Nature's Most Powerful Healers
  Cat's claw may not be quite the universal panacea which some advocates claim, but it can nevertheless offer many powerful health benefits
  Published 11Feb2008

• Powerful Anti-Oxidant Flavonoids Found In Red Wine And Chocolate!
  The health promoting qualities of anti-oxidant flavonoids can be found in foods and beverages previously regarded as pleasurable but unhealthy.
  Published 01Feb2008, viewed 297 times

• The Health Benefits of Flavonoids As Anti-Oxidants
  The anti-oxidant qualities of the flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables are well known, but they are also found in common beverages such as tea, wine and even beer.
  Published 31Jan2008, viewed 285 times

• Green Tea Or Black -The Choice Is Yours
  The anti-oxidant health benefits of green tea are attracting increasing attention, but more traditional black tea also has much to offer.
  Published 26Jan2008, viewed 367 times

• Coenzyme Q10: The Anti-Oxidant In Every Cell
  The many health benefits of coenzyme Q10 derive largely from its anti-oxidant activity in every cell in the body.
  Published 25Jan2008, viewed 1008 times

• The Little Known Micro-Nutrients That Are Crucial In The Battle Against Ageing
  Lipoic acid and carnitine are micro-nutrients increasingly regarded as crucial weapons in the battle against age-related degeneration and disease
  Published 16Jan2008, viewed 257 times

• Just What Are Your Optimal Levels of Vitamin C Intake?
  Intakes of vitamin C in the animal world strongly suggest that typical human intakes are far too low
  Published 15Jan2008, viewed 329 times

• Try Tyrosine As An Alternative Anti-Depressant
  Vital for mental health, tyrosine is a little known and so-called "non-essential", amino acid
  Published 18Dec2007, viewed 296 times

• Why Pyridoxine May Be The Most Vital of All The B Complex Vitamins
  Of all the B complex vitamins which are essential for human health, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is arguably the most vital
  Published 17Dec2007, viewed 296 times

• Why The Magic of Manganese Isn't Just In The Name
  Manganese was regarded as having magical powers by the Ancient Greeks, and it's certainly vital to health
  Published 04Dec2007, viewed 331 times

• Why Arginine Is A Non-Essential Amino Acid You Can't Do Without
  Arginine has huge potential therapeutic value, despite being a so-called "non-essential" amino acid.
  Published 03Dec2007, viewed 1166 times

• Cut Through The Marketing Hype And Taurine Can Still Be Of Great Benefit
  Taurine has been the subject of exaggerated claims, but these should not be allowed to obscure its potential benefits
  Published 27Nov2007, viewed 361 times

• How Methionine May Serve As A Natural Anti-Depressant
  The potential health benefits of methionine and s-adenosyl methionine are spectacular, but remain subject to dispute
  Published 26Nov2007, viewed 359 times

• How Resveratrol Packs Red Wine With Health
  Resveratrol is an anti-oxidant polyphenol which packs red wine with a surprisingly healthy punch
  Published 21Nov2007, viewed 300 times

• Does Resveratrol In Red Wine Solve The French Paradox?
  The really good news about resveratrol is that this potentially highly beneficial anti-oxidant polyphenol is principally found in red wine.
  Published 19Nov2007, viewed 336 times

• Go Three Days Without Food But Never A Day Without Green Tea
  Just a few cups of green tea a day can have a dramatic effect on your well being
  Published 12Nov2007, viewed 392 times

• Discover The Magical Powers Of The Siberian Ginseng "Ugly Plant"
  Eleuthero herb extract, or Siberian Ginseng, is one of the most powerful stimulants and health tonics known to man
  Published 11Nov2007, viewed 466 times

• Use Tryptophan To Boost Your Levels Of The Feel-Good Hormone
  Tryptophan is an essential amino acid required for the production of serotonin, the body’s so-called “feel-good” hormone
  Published 07Nov2007, viewed 324 times

• Why Glutamine Is Vital – And Not Just For Athletes
  Glutamine is vital for a robust immune system, and is one of the most important amino acids produced by the body
  Published 06Nov2007, viewed 308 times

• How Phenylalanine May Help You Get Over A Setback In Training
  Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid widely believed to speed recovery from training or competition injuries.
  Published 31Oct2007, viewed 336 times

• Significant Deficiencies Of Dietary Magnesium Are Surprisingly Common
  Good sources of dietary magnesium are readily available, but significant deficencies are surprisingly common.
  Published 29Oct2007, viewed 476 times

• Chromium May Not Help Your Body Shape But It’s Still Vital For Your Health
  Chromium deficiencies are surprisingly common and may have serious health conseqences
  Published 24Oct2007, viewed 296 times

• Boost Your Body’s Health And Performance With Adaptogens
  The group of compounds known as adaptogens boost the operation of important nutrients in the body to produce a powerful tonic and stimulant effect
  Published 23Oct2007, viewed 316 times

• The Crucial Benefits Of Vitamin A
  The benefits of vitamin A are so numerous and important that fears about toxicity should not be allowed to deter you from ensuring an adequate intake
  Published 16Oct2007, viewed 306 times

• You Don’t Have To Believe In Miracles To Benefit From Aloe Vera
  The benefits of aloe vera make it a fantastic boon to health despite the exaggerated claims made on its behalf.
  Published 15Oct2007, viewed 313 times

• Why Lipoic Acid Is Much More Than Just Another Anti-Oxidant
  Lipoic acid is not only a highly potent anti-oxidant, but may also alleviate some symptoms of diabetes, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease
  Published 08Oct2007, viewed 263 times

• Why Calcium Is Vital For Far More Than Just Strong Bones
  As well as its role in ensuring bone health, calcium is also essential for a host of vital physiological processes within the body
  Published 07Oct2007, viewed 363 times

• How Vitamin D May Help In The Battle Against Cancer
  In addition to its well known role in maintaining healthy bones,vitamin D is also vital for the health of the nervous and immune systems and may help protect against cancer.
  Published 01Oct2007, viewed 301 times

• Why You Can’t Assume You’re Getting Enough Vitamin D
  Most of the population are likely to be deficient in this vital nutrient if they depend on sunlight as its principal source
  Published 30Sep2007, viewed 313 times

• Protect Against Cancer With Folic Acid
  Adequate folic acid intake may be a significant protector against cancer and is vital for the prevention of certain serious birth defects.
  Published 24Sep2007, viewed 321 times

• Folic Acid Can Be A Key Protector Against Heart Disease
  Folic acid and dietary folates play a key role in reducing the high levels of blood homocysteine which are a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
  Published 23Sep2007, viewed 328 times

• Moderate Drinkers Beware – You Too Could Be Flushing This Vital Nutrient Out Of Your Body
  Achieving your intake of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for thiamine is not as easy as you might think – and may not be enough to avoid deficiency.
  Published 17Sep2007, viewed 352 times

• Take Vitamin B6 For Your Heart’s Sake
  Vitamin B6 is one of the B complex vitamins essential for the control of the excess blood homocysteine levels which are a known high risk factor for cardiovascular disease
  Published 16Sep2007, viewed 511 times

• Don’t Overlook The Familiar When It Comes To Anti-Oxidants
  In the current craze for tracking down new anti-oxidant “superfoods” it’s easy to overlook the more familiar, but nonetheless essential, nutrients such as the B complex vitamins.
  Published 06Sep2007, viewed 274 times

• Why High Cholesterol (And High Choline) Foods May Be Good For Your Blood
  Choline, particularly in the form of lecithin, is vital for the metabolism of dietary fat and cardiovascular health.
  Published 05Sep2007, viewed 335 times

• Could This Common Vitamin Be The Secret Weapon in the Battle Against Depression?
  Research strongly suggests that adequate supplies of vitamin B12 may be very useful in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia and depression
  Published 29Aug2007, viewed 294 times

• Take Vitamin B12 To Protect Your Heart
  Adequate supplies of vitamin B12 are essential for the prevention of cardiovascular disease, memory loss and dementia
  Published 28Aug2007, viewed 286 times

• The Best-Selling Booster For Brain Function
  Ginkgo biloba is an extremely popular herbal supplement recognised as effective in the treatment of circulatory problems, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, glaucoma and tinnitus
  Published 21Aug2007, viewed 284 times

• Try Bilberries In Your Diet For Long Term Eye Protection
  Bilberries are widely hailed as a superfood for their powerful anti-oxidant properties and particularly beneficial effects on eye health and vision
  Published 20Aug2007, viewed 351 times

• Use Carnitine As A Versatile Anti-Ageing Nutrient
  Acetyl-L-carnitine is now attracting attention as a food supplement for use in treating heart disease, increasing metabolic rate and energy levels, and improving cognitive function
  Published 12Aug2007, viewed 384 times

• Lutein and Zeaxanthin For Healthy Eyes
  Lutein and zeaxanthin are anti-oxidant carotenoids hailed as protectors against two of the most common causes of age-related loss of vision.
  Published 11Aug2007, viewed 481 times

• Get To Know Lycopene: The Little Known Anti-Oxidant
  Lycopene is a relatively little known but nevertheless powerful anti-oxidant, also hailed as an anti-cancer weapon
  Published 07Aug2007, viewed 310 times

• Use Beta-Carotene As A Powerhouse Anti-Oxidant
  Beta-carotene is one of nature’s most powerful anti-oxidants and an important natural source of vitamin A
  Published 31Jul2007, viewed 248 times

• What Are Carotenoids And Why Do You Need Them?
  Fruits and vegetable rich in anti-oxidant carotenoids are a vital part of a healthy diet.
  Published 30Jul2007, viewed 307 times

• Why Niacin Is A Small But Vital Part Of Your Anti-Oxidant Rich Diet
  Adequate B3, or niacin, to prevent deficiency disease is readily available from a balanced diet, but more may be required to maximise the body’s anti-oxidant defences
  Published 23Jul2007, viewed 271 times

• How Minute Quantities Of Selenium May Have A Massive Impact On Your Health
  Selenium is needed by the body in trace amounts only, but is nevertheless vital for long term health.
  Published 22Jul2007, viewed 280 times

• The 200 Essential Enzymes That Prove Zinc Is Vital For Health
  Like other trace minerals, zinc is required by the body in tiny amounts, but this should not obscure its importance as an anti-oxidant and immune system booster.
  Published 09Jul2007, viewed 317 times

• Why Freedom From Disease Is Not The Same Thing As Optimal Health
  The minuscule risks and costs of saturating the body’s tissues with vitamin C appear entirely insignificant when set alongside the spectacular potential health benefits.
  Published 03Jul2007, viewed 265 times

• Just How Much Vitamin C Do You Need For Optimum Health?
  The absence of acute vitamin C deficiency diseases in modern societies should not be taken as implying that the typical Western diet contains an intake adequate for optimum long-term health.
  Published 28Jun2007, viewed 326 times

• Why You Can’t Afford To Neglect The Anti-Oxidant Micro-Nutrients
  The anti-oxidant qualities of vitamin E are dependent upon a complex interaction with vitamins C and B3, and the trace mineral, selenium, an adequate supply of all of which is required for the optimum performance of the body’s vital anti-oxidant enzymes.
  Published 27Jun2007, viewed 306 times

• Vitamin E: Why There’s No Need To Fear Nature’s Great Protector
  Despite recent scare stories, research continues to suggest that Vitamin E offers many of the benefits associated with powerful anti-oxidants, particularly in protecting against the degenerative diseases characteristic of ageing.
  Published 26Jun2007, viewed 304 times

• Coenzyme Q10: Here’s The Least You Need To Know About This Vital Anti-Oxidant
  Coenzyme Q10 is a highly beneficial anti-oxidant found within, and needed by, every cell in the body But it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get a sufficient supply from diet alone
  Published 21Jun2007, viewed 311 times

• Beating The Free Radicals: Why Your Diet Alone May Not Be Enough
  Modern Western diets are highly likely to be deficient in the anti-oxidant nutrients that are crucial to counter-acting damaging free radical activity.
  Published 20Jun2007, viewed 284 times

• Anti-Oxidant Enzymes: Your First Line Of Defense Against Free Radicals
  Anti-oxidant enzymes are the body’s essential first line of defense in the battle against free radical damage. But they can only be produced by the body in the presence of a plentiful supply of certain vital nutrients
  Published 19Jun2007, viewed 352 times

• Devotees of Liquid Nutrition Hail The End Of The Horse Pill
  Advocates of liquid nutrition supplements claim that the problem of bulky, hard to swallow and poorly absorbed multi-vitamin and mineral tablets may now be a thing of the past.
  Published 09Jun2007, viewed 481 times

• Are You One Of The One In A Hundred Who’s Properly Nourished?
  As long ago as 1936 the US Senate reported that 99% of Americans’ diets were deficient in vital minerals because of intensive farming methods and the depletion of agricultural soils.
  Published 08Jun2007, viewed 335 times

• Why Is This Natural Compound The World's #1 Best-Selling Muscle Building Supplement
  Creatine is not a magic potion for superhuman strength, but it appears to allow muscles to perform longer, more intensive workouts while reducing the necessary recovery time between them. This can only result in dramatically improved training results.
  Published 08May2007, viewed 411 times

• Optimal Performance With This Stress-Busting Natural Stimulant
  Eleuthero herb extract, now becoming widely known in the West as Siberian Ginseng, is one of the most powerful stimulants and health tonics known to man.
  Published 23Apr2007, viewed 350 times

• Is This Simple Drink Nature's Most Powerful Anti-Oxidant?
  This article looks at the scientific evidence now suggesting that just a few cups of green tea a day can have a dramatic effect on well being. Research indicates that its powerful anti-oxidant properties may help protect against many of the "lifestyle" diseases characteristic of Western affluence.
  Published 20Apr2007, viewed 446 times

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