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Why Omega 6 Fatty Acids Are Crucial for the Health of Your Heart Much attention has recently been paid to the potential harm caused by saturated and particularly so-called “trans fats” in the diet Saturated fats are commonly those derived from animal sources, particularly meat and dairy produce, whereas trans fats are otherwise healthy polyunsaturated oils which have been artificially treated to make them solid at room temperature Take Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids for the Health of Your Heart Much of the misunderstanding surrounding polyunsaturated fatty acids may perhaps be ascribed to the general horror evoked in our society by the very words “fat” and “fatty” And it’s quite true that saturated fats and so-called “trans-fats” need to be kept to a minimum within a healthy diet Vitamins E And C – Effective Against The Common Cold? Most people are now familiar with the idea that vitamin C may help protect against and mitigate the symptoms of the common cold, although this theory is by no means universally accepted by orthodox medical opinion But there’s now evidence that supplements of vitamin E may also play a role in reducing the incidence of infection; leading some commentators to propose that combined supplements of vitamins C and E may be highly effective both as prevention and treatment Diet, Sunlight And Osteoporosis The term osteoporosis refers to the unfortunately very common condition by which bones become de-mineralised and reduced in strength Also sometimes known as ”brittle bones”, it is particularly common in the elderly population and a well established contributory factor in the fractures, especially following falls, which are a tragically frequent occurrence during this time of life Why Your Diet May Not Be As Rich In Iodine As You Assume The trace mineral iodine is well known for its crucial role in enabling the body’s manufacture of vital thyroid hormones, but it is also important for the health of the immune system and for optimal brain function It is widely believed by many authorities that iodine deficiency should never be seen in the affluent West, although this problem affects millions throughout the developed world Trace Mineral Vanadium Against Diabetes? Vanadium is a curious trace element and somewhat difficult to write about It is a little known trace mineral which seems to be required by the body in relatively tiny amounts, and it is not even clear that it is absolutely necessary at all Why Inositol Is Much More Than Just A Powerful Fat-Burner In common with choline, inositol is often regarded as a member of the B-complex of vitamins, although this is not strictly accurate Both choline and inositol, however, work in similar fashion to the B vitamins A Lesser Known Mineral, But Potassium Is Vital For Every Single Cell Potassium is one of the most important minerals for human health, playing an essential role in maintaining the correct electro-chemical balance in cells and the proper functioning of cell membranes This role makes potassium vital for muscle contraction (including the heart muscle), the transmission of nerve impulses, the regulation of blood sugar levels and the synthesis of vital proteins and acids Iron Is One Of The Body’s Most Vital Minerals – But You May Well Be Getting Too Much Iron is probably the best known of all the essential minerals found in the human body; and this is not surprising since it is vital for the formation of hundreds of the proteins and enzymes on which health depends But iron deficiency is nevertheless one of the commonest nutritional problems seen worldwide and is surprisingly prevalent even in the affluent West, particularly amongst vegetarians and those who consume little or no red meat Why You Need To Be Aware Of Your Copper Levels The human body contains more copper than any other mineral, except iron and zinc, and has been known to be essential for both human and animal health since the earliest days of Western medicine Yet even now the full range of copper’s many functions is believed to be imperfectly understood, and researchers are still learning more The Benefits Of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA) Para-aminobenzoic acid, or PABA, is a relatively little known, but nevertheless important nutrient; commonly, though not strictly accurately, classified as one of the B-complex vitamins The confusion is perhaps understandable because PABA plays an important role in the manufacture in the body of one of the most important B–complex vitamins, folic acid Zinc - The Brain’s Anti-Oxidant Although dietary zinc has been known since the 1960s to play an important role in human health, it was not until as recently as 1990 that its role as an important ant-oxidant was identified Perhaps not surprisingly, early attention focussed on zinc’s role as an essential mineral for sexual and reproductive health, particularly in the male; but it is now known that its functions are much more numerous The Gifts And Benefits Of Myrrh The role of myrrh in the traditional Christmas story is well known, but the many benefits of this powerful herbal compound perhaps less so Yet myrrh is far from being just an expensive gift of Kings in a long ago time Why Cat’s Claw May Be One Of Nature’s Most Powerful Healers Cat’s claw, known as una de gato in Spanish, is a herb derived from a vine-type plant which grows widely in the countries of Central and South America, and is particularly common in the Amazon rainforests and Peru So vast and botanically rich are the wilds of the Amazon rain forest that many herbal practitioners still look to it as a potential source of powerful, but as yet undiscovered, herbal remedies The Health Benefits Of Flavonoids As Anti-oxidants Flavonoids are highly beneficial anti-oxidant compounds found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, red wine and even beer, and it’s now well established that a plentiful intake of anti-oxidants through foods, drinks and supplements is vital for optimal human health Anti-oxidants operate to neutralise the activity of so-called “free radicals”; compounds produced in the body as by-products of normal biochemical reactions, but which may nevertheless be highly damaging as they produce oxidative reactions damaging to cell structures Powerful Anti-oxidant Flavonoids Found In Red Wine And Chocolate There’s now good evidence that it’s not just in fruits and vegetables that health promoting anti-oxidant flavonoids are to be found These powerful compounds have also been identified in tea, particularly green tea, red wine, beer and even chocolate Coenzyme Q10: The Anti-Oxidant In Every Cell In human beings, coenzyme Q10 is the most common occurring form of coenzyme Q, needed by and found in every cell in the body Perhaps its primary function is to ensure the production of adequate energy within the cell mitochondria, but coenzyme Q10 is also a powerful anti-oxidant, and is particularly important because it is the only fat-soluble anti-oxidant which can be manufactured within the body Green Tea Or Black – The Choice Is Yours Whilst increasing attention is now rightly being paid to the health benefits of white and green teas, the virtues of the much more familiar, and still much more common, black tea, should not be neglected All three are products of the camellia sinensis plant and as such have many common attributes, particularly in their anti-oxidant functions; the difference between them being entirely attributable to the differing methods by which they are produced The Little Known Micro-Nutrients That Are Crucial In The Battle Against Ageing Nutritional science is becoming increasingly interested in the potential of certain micro-nutrients, which appear to be of particular significance in the battle against ageing These so-called anti-ageing micro-nutrients include lipoic acid, and the amino acid, carnitine Just What Are Your Optimal Levels Of Vitamin C Intake? Amongst the general public today, vitamin C is probably the most popular of all nutritional supplements, perhaps principally because it is widely believed to be effective as a cure for the common cold But there is much more to the nutrient than this, as was demonstrated by the celebrated Dr Linus Pauling, whose pioneering work hailed optimal intakes of vitamin C as a powerful weapon against flu, heart disease and even cancer Protect Against Cancer With Folic Acid Inadequate intake of dietary folates and folic acid has been strongly associated with the elevated levels of blood homocysteine which have been identified as a key risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease But folates and folic acid are also very important in protecting against certain cancers and birth defects and it is these functions which are considered here Discover The Magical Powers Of The Siberian Ginseng “Ugly Plant” In Russia, herb extract of Eleutherococcus, also known as eleuthero or Siberian Ginseng, was approved for human use as early as 1962 and many subsequent scientific studies have examined its effects upon thousands of people Siberian ginseng is consequently known to be a powerful adaptogen, a term believed to have been first used in Russia in the late 1940s which describes substances found to help optimise physical and mental performance, and to normalise the body’s functioning in response to all kinds of stress Go Three Days Without Food But Never A Day Without Green Tea Green tea became well known in China during the period of the Tang dynasty (AD 618–907) and was quickly prized as a promoter of health and vitality There’s good evidence, however, that its many benefits had already been known to the elite for thousands of years by then Why Glutamine Is Vital – And Not Just For Athletes Glutamine is one of the amino acids which are described as “non-essential”, but this should not in any way be taken as implying that it is unimportant In this context the term “non-essential” simply means that the amino acid in question can be synthesized within the body and therefore need not necessarily be obtained from food sources Why Calcium Is Vital For Far More Than Just Strong Bones It’s well known that adequate calcium is essential for the maintenance of strong, healthy, bones and teeth, and indeed this is where around 99% of the approximately 12 kg stored in the average adult human body is to be found How Phenylalanine May Help You Get Over A Setback In Training You’ve probably heard that around two–thirds of your bodyweight is comprised of fluid, principally water But did you know that half of the remaining third (ie about 17% of your total body mass) is made of protein

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