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Lactoferrin supplementation as possible acne treatment by Deesha Patel |
Lactoferrin is a protein found in human and cow milk and in the fluids of the eyes, nose, and elsewhere in the body. It helps to regulate iron absorption in the intestines and to deliver iron to cells. Lactoferrin may be involved in the regulation of bone marrow function, and thus may boost the immu... |
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Vitamin D may improve glycemic status in type 2 diabetes by Deesha Patel |
Vitamin D has become a hotly researched topic in the past few years. Vitamin D is naturally found in the sun’s ultraviolet rays, as well as certain fish and dairy products. The body uses vitamin D to aid in calcium absorption and regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, which pr... |
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Benefits of a Quercetin-Rich Diet by Deesha Patel |
There is little doubt that a Westernized diet--often high in fat, cholesterol, and sugar--contributes to a variety of diseases, prominently obesity and cardiovascular disease. An increase in fresh fruit and vegetable consumption could reduce the risk of these diseases. Both fruits and vegetables con... |
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Vitamin D Deficiency Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis by Deesha Patel |
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint disease in which the cartilage of the joints weaken over time. Previous research has indicated that osteoarthritis develops from an interaction of genetic and environmental factors. The Framingham Heart Study, which initially investigated the development of car... |
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Garlic May Halt the Progression of Hip Osteoarthritis by Deesha Patel |
Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint disease that mostly impacts the elderly, but it also can significantly affect working adults. The absolute cause of osteoarthritis is still unknown. It seems that genetic factors account for half of the development of osteoarthritis, while environmental factors... |
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Zinc may improve certain mental health symptoms among children by Deesha Patel |
More and more children are being diagnosed with mental illnesses, be it depression, anxiety, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five children in the United States currently have or will have a debilitating mental illness. If chil... |
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Certain Antioxidants Improve Lung Function by Deesha Patel |
Antioxidants have recently gained attention in the health care community for its possible preventive effects on heart disease, cancer, and other illnesses. Antioxidants protect cells from free radicals, which are molecules from broken down food or environmental exposures like tobacco smoke. These fr... |
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Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang Improves Cancer-Related Fatigue by Deesha Patel |
Bojungikki-Tang is more commonly known as Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang in Chinese; it sometimes also goes by its Japanese name of Hochu-ekki-to. Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang is a widely used herbal prescription in eastern Asia and has been used for many ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory illnesses, and... |
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