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In the News: Vitamin B12 supplements reduce risk of depression

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:40:18 +0000

Scientists at the University of Western Australia found that adults who took regular does of vitamin B12 supplements were less likely to suffer mental health problems in old age.

It seems that the supplements lower the amount of homocysteine in the blood, high levels of which have been linked to heart disease and mood swings and other disorders. This can be reduced fairly quickly by taking…

Boosting fertility with vitamin E

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:20:16 +0000

Discovered in 1922 during experiments on rats, this powerful antioxidant contains tocopherols, a Greek word meaning to bear children. Scientists discovered that rats without vitamin E in their diet became infertile. In a preliminary human trial, infertile couples given vitamin E (200 IU per day for the female and 100 IU per day for the male) showed a significant increase in fertility. Vitamin E’s beneficial role in female reproductive health has since been backed up by more recent research and it has even been suggested that it may reduce age related ovarian decline (where the numbers of eggs are less because the woman is older).

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Vitamin D – How much?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:50:58 +0000

Average adults including pregnant women need 200 IU of vitamin D daily while adults over 50 need 400 IU daily. The recommendation for vitamin D intake further increases to 600 IU for people over 70 years of age.

Vitamin D deficiency is most common in women over the age of 50. This is the age when most of us will be going through the menopause and when it’s absolutely vital to keep our bones and heart healthy due to the increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease that menopause brings.

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Vitamin D – How much?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:50:58 +0000

Vitamin D deficiency is most common in women over the age of 50. This is the age when most of us will be going through the menopause and when it’s absolutely vital to keep our bones and heart healthy due to the increased risk of osteoporosis and heart disease that menopause brings.

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Calcium supplements: The best way to protect your bone health?

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:10:25 +0000

Calcium is a nutrient that is essential for strong bones and for supporting your body’s critical functions such as controlling your blood pressure and maintaining your heart beat. Ninety-nine percent of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. This calcium makes up your bone bank. Throughout your lifetime, calcium is deposited in and withdrawn from your bone bank depending on your needs. When your dietary calcium intake is too low, your body will withdraw the calcium it needs from your bones. Over time, if more calcium is taken out of your bones than is put in, the result may be thin, weak bones that may break more easily.

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Menopause: Herbs that can ease the transition

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:00:10 +0000

Because they tend to work gently without severe side effects, natural menopause herbal supplements have been on the rise, and many women have found relief from their menopause symptoms by using them. The main herbs used to treat symptoms of menopause are called adaptogens which means that if you have a low level of one hormone or have an excess of another the herb will have a balancing effect on your hormones and your body.

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Ease arthritis naturally: the self-help guide

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:20:06 +0000

If you have stiff, painful joints you can help yourself the holistic way with a number of natural remedies and therapies.

The main forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused when the lining around a joint becomes inflamed. This usually affects the same joint on both sides of the body, such as both hips. Osteoarthritis occurs when

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Fertility: Are you getting enough zinc?

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:00:19 +0000

Zinc is an incredibly important mineral for women hoping to conceive, as well as pregnant woman. It is critical to healthy immune systems, growth and brain function. For example, zinc is needed for normal egg production in the ovaries and for your body to produce and use the reproductive hormones oestrogen and progesterone. In other words the growth and development of the embryo depends on zinc.

Zinc is equally important for men as it is found in high concentrations in sperm and it has been shown that reducing zinc in a man’s diet actually reduces his sperm count.

In pregnancy, zinc is needed for

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Ask Marilyn – Supplements for Candidiasis?

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:30:28 +0000

Q: I was recently diagnosed with candidiasis and I’m finding it very hard to follow the prescribed diet. I was told that I could take supplements instead. Is this true and which ones?

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In the News: Omega oils keep your brain healthy

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:00:57 +0000

According to a new study from the National Institute for Health and Medical research in France a diet which is rich in omega-3 oils, fruit and vegetables as well as fish may reduce the risk of dementia in elderly people. But a diet too high in omega 6 fats could double the risk.

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