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Eat oily fish to reduce heart disease risk
Coronary heart disease is responsible for more than 73,000 deaths a year in Britain, killing about one in six men and one in 10 women however new research has shown that ensuring oily fish is part of your diet could both slash the risk of heart disease by almost a fifth and reduce cholesterol levels. Find out more in this post.
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Vitamin deficiencies are now 'commonplace across all ages'
The official advice given by the government and NHS experts is that we should be able to get all our nutritional requirements from eating a healthy and balanced diet however new research has found vitamin deficiencies are common place across all ages.
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Brussels sprouts - you've got to love them all year round!
Unfortunately many of us fall into the sprout hating camp and what a shame that is as Brussels Sprouts are actually packed full of two very important antioxidants - lutein and zeaxanthin. These two antioxidants are proven to be important for keeping your eyesight sharp in later life.
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Autism could be linked to lack of vitamin D during pregnancy
While it’s widely known vitamin D is vital for maintaining healthy bones, there’s also a solid body of evidence linking it to brain growth. A recent study has found that women who have a lack of vitamin D while pregnant are more likely to have a child with autism.
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Vitamins for sufferers of Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease affects about 120,000 people in Britain. The damage the disease itself causes to the digestive tract as well as the damage done by surgery and medication used to treat it make it hard for the body to absorb nutrients.This means that sufferers should be aware of shortages in vitamins and minerals in their body and address it by dietary changes or supplementation.
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Feeling lacklustre? You may be Coenzyme Q10 deficient
Has a busy year and the onset of the festive season leaving you with dipping energy levels? If you're feeling the need for a pick me up then you may also be showing signs a nutrient deficiency. Find out how Coenzyme Q10 could be playing a part.
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Vitamin D - a potential life saver?
Acute respiratory diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and influenza are known to have higher death rates among older people due to their weakened immune system. While not a treatment, vitamin D is thought to help reinforce the first line of defence as we age to prevent respiratory infections.
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Older women can boost their muscle strength with fish oil
New research has shown that older women can double their muscle strength by taking fish oils. This could offer hope of a much improved quality of life into old age and is of particular importance because women live longer than men and, because of their lower starting strength, cross the disability threshold earlier.
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Just Vitamins Asks: What are the three chill pills that we've never heard of?
Video: Just Vitamins Asks… Registered Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert What are the three chill pills that we've never heard of?
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