Tag: nutrition
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Skipping Breakfast: How It Silently Damages Arteries and Raises Heart Risk
Why breakfast matters for arterial health What you eat in the morning can set the tone for your body’s metabolism, blood sugar, and inflammation levels for the rest of the day. Emerging evidence suggests that skipping breakfast disrupts the body’s natural rhythms, contributing to higher LDL cholesterol, increased blood pressure, and inflammatory processes that quietly…
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Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement for Sleep or Cramps? What the Evidence Says
Do I really need magnesium in my diet? Magnesium is an essential mineral the body relies on for hundreds of enzymatic processes. It helps build proteins, supports muscle and nerve function, and aids energy release from foods. Since the body doesn’t produce magnesium, we must obtain it from what we eat. The recommended daily intake…
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Should I Take a Magnesium Supplement? Sleep, Cramps, and What You Need to Know
Do you really need a magnesium supplement? Magnesium is essential for hundreds of body processes, from energy production to nerve and muscle function. Yet the body can’t make magnesium on its own, so we must obtain it from food or, if needed, supplements. For most adults, a balanced diet provides enough magnesium, making supplements unnecessary…
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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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Three simple ways to reverse pre-diabetes, per Dr. Jen Caudle
Understanding pre-diabetes and why it matters Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to diagnose type 2 diabetes. It signals that the body is struggling to process glucose efficiently, often due to insulin resistance. While it may not cause obvious symptoms at first,…
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Grey hair in your 20s? 5 nutrients that slow premature greying
Understanding premature greying and the role of nutrition Seeing grey strands appear well before the typical retirement age can be jarring. While aging and genetics are major factors, science increasingly points to nutrition as a modifiable influence. Research highlighted in dermatology journals shows that people with premature greying often have lower levels of certain nutrients…
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Grey Hair in Your 20s: 5 Nutrients to Slow Premature Greying
Understanding Premature Greying and Nutrition Seeing grey strands emerge in your twenties can be alarming. While genetics and aging are major factors, nutrition also plays a crucial role in how quickly hair loses its color. Scientific research has linked certain nutrient deficiencies with an accelerated loss of melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color. By…
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Grey hair in your 20s? 5 key nutrients that slow premature greying
Understanding premature greying in your 20s Seeing grey strands early can be worrying, but you’re not alone. While genetics and aging are major drivers of hair color, nutrition plays a surprisingly influential role. Research published in the International Journal of Dermatology links lower levels of certain nutrients to accelerated greying. In particular, vitamins and minerals…
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Low-Fat Vegan Diet May Cut Insulin Use and Costs for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
Understanding the new research on diet and type 1 diabetes A recent analysis of data from a 2024 study by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) suggests that a low-fat vegan diet, when followed without restricting calories or carbohydrates, can reduce the amount of insulin needed by people living with type 1 diabetes. The…
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World Food Day Philippines: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Brighter Future
World Food Day 2024: A Call to Action for Better Foods and a Brighter Future As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the global rallying cry—Hand in hand for better foods and a better future—resonates deeply in the Philippines. The country’s rich resources—a fertile archipelago, abundant seas, and a resilient farming community—belie…