April 24, 2013
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The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats or raw materials. That isn’t the case for omega-3 fatty acids. These are essential fats—the body can’t make them from scratch but must get them from … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
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Policosanols are derived from the wax constituent of plants. The first policosanol supplement originates from the sugarcane that is cultured in Cuba. a well-known cholesterol lowering agent. This original product has been approved as cholesterol lowring drug in over 25 … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
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One large class of phytonutrients is called polyphenols. There has been a lot of interest in these compounds in recent years. There are over 8000 different phenols and there are many as 14 classes. Some of the common ones are … Continue reading
March 1, 2013
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Berberine is a strongly yellow colored quaternary ammonium salt that is found in Berberis plants (e.g. Oregon grape, barberry, and tree turmeric), goldenseal and Chinese goldthread. Berberine is usually found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and bark. Many studies have … Continue reading
February 22, 2013
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Recent research investigated a wide range of health benefits that can be achieved by vitamin D supplementation. The best known are the muscular and the skeletal benefits to prevent Rickets. The internationally renowned medical institute, the Mayo Clinic, provides a … Continue reading
