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Flaxseed: Powerful Protection Against Prostate

 

Recently, I was sitting at my desk very late one night reading my way through piles of medical journals when an exciting and extremely promising study on flaxseed and prostate cancer caught my eye. For me, the most interesting point of this study was its focus. While several studies…

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Flaxseed's Proven Osteoporosis Protection

 

Flaxseed is about as close to perfect as a food can get. Its multi-system benefits earned it a prominent position in my diet and supplementation program long ago.

 

That's why it's so satisfying to see a growing body of clinical literature confirming the benefits of flaxseed. And with…

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Treasure From Peru

 

Maca—referred to as either Lepidium peruvianum or Lepidium meyenii—is one of the most traditionally used and valued Peruvian herbs. This malty, butterscotch flavored root is cultivated at higher altitudes in the Andes Mountains, and has been an essential part of the diet and commerce of these regions. In fact,…

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The Health Guarantee of Vitamin D

A University of Toronto study recently found that people need significantly more vitamin D than has been commonly accepted. The study involved 796 women between the ages of 18 and 35, and showed that the generally recommended amounts of vitamin D for women are too low to offer any benefit.

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D-Ribose

D-ribose (or ribose) is a naturally-occurring sugar that has been extensively investigated in both animal and clinical models. It’s actually a sugar derivative of ATP and over the last few years it’s received special interest as a metabolic support for the heart.

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Vitamin D Protects Against Breast Cancer

Drawing on previous research indicating that a vitamin D deficiency has been associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer, Canadian researchers set out to determine if a patient’s level of vitamin D also influenced the growth and lethality of breast cancer.

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