Higher levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with a lower risk of getting colon cancer. This is according to a study published by the Journal of the…

What time of the day you take a supplement can have a major impact on the absorption of nutrients. When taking supplements, it is therefore important to look at the…

Amla, also called Indian gooseberry or Emblica officinali, is the most important medicinal plant in traditional Indian medicine. The fruits have many benefits and are invaluable in folk medicine. And…

One of the most popular treatments for depression, SSRI antidepressants, is risky, expensive and not very effective. This has prompted scientists to look for alternatives and it seems that they…

Alfalfa has been used as animal feed for hundreds of years, but it also has a long history of use as a medicinal herb for humans. And that is due…

A high visceral fat level, or abdominal fat, is associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to a study by the VU University Medical Centre Amsterdam and…

Recent years has seen an unprecedented rise in autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Although researchers speculate on the reason for this rise, many factors likely contribute. However, overwhelming…

Micronutrient deficiencies remain a common problem worldwide. Current deficits of vitamin D, calcium and vitamin E will continue to increase in certain regions in the future. This appears from a…

Glutathione is perhaps the most important molecule that you need to stay healthy and prevent disease. The body uses glutathione to defuse toxins that we are exposed to. But glutathione…

Folic acid and folate are different forms of vitamin B9. Despite the fact that there is a clear difference between folic acid and folate, these terms are often used interchangeably.…