Tag: Dietary Supplements
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Antioxidants: How Much You Need and How to Get Them
What antioxidants are and why they matter Antioxidants are compounds that counter oxidants—substances that can damage crucial cellular components such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. A key group, free radicals, are highly reactive oxidants that can contribute to inflammation and cellular wear over time. To support health, your body relies on a balance: enough antioxidants…
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Magnesium Supplements: Do They Help Sleep or Cramps?
What is magnesium and why do we need it? Magnesium is an essential mineral that powers more than 300 enzymes in the body. It supports protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, energy production, and blood sugar control. The body does not produce magnesium on its own, so we must obtain it from foods and, if…
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The truth about vitamin pills for midlife women: should you start taking supplements—and which ones actually help?
Do midlife women need supplements? The idea of “more is better” with vitamins isn’t proven to boost longevity for everyone. Yet as women move through perimenopause and into midlife, the body’s nutrient needs shift. Expert dietitians argue there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but there are clear scenarios where supplements can be a helpful safety net—especially…
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Vitamin D: Are You Taking the Right Type of Supplement? New Study Warns About Vitamin D2 and Immunity
Vitamin D Dilemma: Why The Type You Take Matters for Immunity If you take vitamin D regularly to support immune health and bone strength, a fresh wave of research suggests you may need to rethink which form you choose. A new analysis of clinical trials indicates that vitamin D2 supplements, common in vegan products and…
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Chromium: Essential Nutrient or Myth? A Biochemist’s Perspective
Introduction: chromium in the annual health debate Chromium is familiar to many as a gleaming metal used in stainless steel and hardware. In biochemistry circles, however, its status as an essential trace element for human health has been hotly debated for decades. In its trivalent form, chromium is sold as a dietary supplement and included…
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Chromium and Health: Is It an Essential Nutrient or Just a Belief?
Chromium in nutrition: essential or not? Chromium is a bright, ordinary metal known for its use in fittings and appliances. In nutrition, it appears in the form of trivalent chromium (Cr3+) and is sold as a dietary supplement. Companies claim it can boost athletic performance and help regulate blood sugar, but eight decades of research…
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Chromium: Why It’s Considered Essential Despite Poor Evidence
Chromium and the question of essential nutrients Chromium is widely known as a bright metal used in stainless steel, but in nutrition discussions it is labeled an essential trace element. The substance appears in multivitamins as trivalent chromium and is marketed to enhance athletic performance and help regulate blood sugar. Yet after about eight decades…
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The Impact of Sucralose on Cancer Treatment Efficacy
Introduction Recent research has highlighted a concerning link between the popular artificial sweetener sucralose and the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy. Specifically, studies have shown that sucralose consumption may compromise treatment responses in melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. This article explores how sucralose affects gut microbiota and arginine levels, and presents potential supplements…