Category: Nutrition
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Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression
October 11, 2021 Summary: Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person’s risk of developing depression, a new study reports. Source: Penn State Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s…
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Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions
— In an article published in the British Journal of Medicine, the authors found that a diet high in omega 3, EPA, and DHA helped reduce migraine headache frequency and intensity. Omega 3, EPA and DHA are all found in fatty fish such as cold water fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna, herring, and…
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Migraine Frequency, Severity Drop Substantially With Diet Interventions
In an article published in the British Medial Journal, the authors found that a diet higher in omega 3’s, which are found in fatty fishes, can help reduce the frequency and severity of migraine headaches. ~ Dr. Broussard — Findings could lead to targeted dietary changes to improve chronic pain by Judy George, Senior Staff…
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Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of CV Outcomes June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with…
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Foods with antiviral properties
MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections,…
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Alzheimer’s Pathology Linked to Diet
In an article published in the journal Neurology, the authors showed that a Mediterranean diet – high in fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts; low in meat and dairy products – may be linked to a reduced risk for cognitive impairment and fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease. ~ Dr. Broussard — Can a certain variety of…
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Can Curbing Thirst for Sugary Drinks Reduce Colon Cancer?
— Two servings a day more than doubled risk in women younger than 50, study showed by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer May 6, 2021 A higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in adulthood and adolescence was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in women, according to data from the Nurses’ Health…
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Effects of Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplementation on Skin Aging
In the International Journal of Dermatology, they found that oral supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen can reduce the signs of skin aging, but further study is necessary to evaluate the effects of dosing among other things. When I looked at this paper, the average dose of collagen was 4.3 grams per day April 06, 2021 International…
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US Preventive Services Task Force Still Not Swayed on Vitamins to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer
Please be careful if you take synthetic type supplements vs whole food supplements. Vitamin E and beta-carotene can be harmful to people at risk for lung cancer and can increase the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. The American Medical Association has known about the synthetic version of Vitamin E since 1973 when…
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Low Oxalates Foods May Help Reduce Auto-Immune Disease Risk, Autism and Fibromyalgia
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Oxalate (or oxalic acid) is a compound found in a variety of plant-based foods. Under a microscope, oxalates are jagged in structure and look somewhat crystalline. During metabolism, oxalic acid combines with other minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium to form compounds like calcium oxalate and sodium oxalate…