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Archives for December, 2020

Vitamin D Linked to Healthy Gut Microbiome

A healthy gut could be directly related to the amount of vitamin D circulating in your blood.

Researchers from the University of California-San Diego found a link between gut health and levels of active vitamin D in older men.

, December 07, 2020


Is EPA Better than DHA for Inflammation?

Two are better than one when it comes to forms of essential fatty acids from fish oil

Scientists found EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) work differently on inflammation and each plays an important role in immune system function.

, December 14, 2020


How Drinking Water Could Help Alleviate Obesity

Drinking water plays an important role in maintaining a healthy weight

Researchers at the University of Colorado found fructose stimulates the release of vasopressin, a hormone linked to obesity, and drinking water can suppress vasopressin.

, December 21, 2020


Ultra-Processed Foods Could Shorten Your Life

Study shows eating processed foods could lead to a premature death.

Researchers in Italy found consumption of what they termed ultra-processed foods led to a 26 percent increase in all-cause mortality and a 58 percent increase in death from cardiovascular disease.

, December 23, 2020


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