African-Americans Come Up Short On Vitamin D
The skin pigment melanin blocks the wavelength of UV light that causes vitamin D production in the skin. Darker skinned ethnic groups who have more melanin enjoy more natural…
The skin pigment melanin blocks the wavelength of UV light that causes vitamin D production in the skin. Darker skinned ethnic groups who have more melanin enjoy more natural…
Increased fiber consumption may benefit your heart as well as your digestive tract. A group of researchers followed nearly 400 people over 24 years and measured their fiber intake….
Ashwagandha is part of a group of plants called the adaptogens. Just as the name sounds, an adaptogen helps you adapt to stress. Increased Well-Being One trial found that Ashwagandha…
People whose blood level of omega-3 was in the top 25% were 30% less likely to develop atrial fibrillation.
Researchers have conducted a number of studies on the effect of lipoic acid on diabetic neuropathy. In diabetes, high blood sugar can damage nerves, most often in the hands and…
Mitochondria are in every cell in your body. Their job is to make energy, and together they make the energy for your entire body. When cells run out of…
People at high risk for macular degeneration with the highest intakes of zinc and omega-3 fats from fish oil slashed their risk of developing the condition. Macular degeneration is the…
Lipoic acid is a great antioxidant, but it also gives a boost to the way your body uses blood sugar. In diabetic patients given alpha lipoic acid, researchers found a significant drop…