In a public health study in Japan, researchers found that regular consumption of soy isoflavones could reduce the likelihood of breast cancer. The researchers at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo followed a group of 21,852 Japanese women, aged 40...
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Heart patients benefit from magnesium
Magnesium is necessary for a host of bodily functions, including proper nervous system function, temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production and the formation of healthy bones and teeth. It is also vital for cardiovascular health. In past studies,...
Mixed E best for heart health
Two recent studies confirm that mixed tocopherol vitamin E products may be superior to the more common alpha-tocopherol products β especially in the area of cardiovascular health. Mixed tocopherols are vitamin E supplements that contain alpha-, beta- delta- and...
Heart condition? Donβt miss CoQ10!
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a potent natural antioxidant produced in the body. It is essential for a number of body functions and has been shown to improve heart health, immunity and fatigue. CoQ10 also protects LDL cholesterol from free radical damage and boosts the...
Boost fibre to keep up heart health
We often think of fibre only in connection with βkeeping regularββbut thereβs much more to it that. Fibre has a lot to do with what goes on in the top halves of our bodies as well! A recent study at the University of Kentucky and the Veteran Affairs Medical Center...
Nutrition Notes: The Goods on Garlic
Whether youβre a garlic lover or not, you canβt dispute that fact that this βfragrantβ little bulb has a lot to offer in the way of health benefits! One of the most widely cited health benefits attributed to garlic is that it can lower blood cholesterol. According to...
B-vitamins critical for heart health
With the buzz about B-vitamins, most people now know that they are essential for stress-management and disease preventionβespecially heart disease. Vitamin B-6, B-12 and folic acid help convert the amino acid homocysteine into harmless byproducts. Without sufficient...
Hawthorn improves heart condition
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a disease where the heart is weakened and can no longer pump enough blood to support the bodyβs needs. When less blood is pumped, fluid becomes forced into the lungs and other tissues causing congestion and edema. CHF results in...