(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans suffers from high blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Eating plenty of fatty foods and red meat is the usual cause of high cholesterol. However, this health condition does not present symptoms. For this reason, stroke […]

(Natural News) N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a supplement form of the amino acid cysteine. It plays an important role in your body’s detoxification process and helps mitigate the side effects of drugs and environmental toxins. In fact, it is commonly used to treat people who overdose on acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can cause acute liver toxicity when taken in […]

(Natural News) Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced diet. Even if you’re always in a hurry to beat the rush hour in the morning, you can still start your day with an energy-boosting breakfast that contains a variety of superfoods. All you need to do is whip up a simple yet tasty smoothie using nutritious ingredients like […]

(Natural News) If there’s an antioxidant the body needs more of, it’s glutathione. An antioxidant produced in cells, glutathione is composed largely of the amino acids glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Glutathione benefits the body by neutralizing free radicals, supporting the immune system and detoxifying the liver. It’s for these reasons that many experts call it the “master […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is known to protect against viral infections like the common cold and the flu. Given the vitamin’s immunomodulating properties and the active search for a safe and effective COVID-19 treatment, vitamin D has received widespread attention for its potential role in protecting against the dreaded disease. In a recent study, scientists from the University of Chicago found […]

(Natural News) In the latest update of its guidelines on the therapeutic management of COVID-19 patients, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommends against using antiviral or immunomodulatory therapies for hospitalized patients who do not require supplemental oxygen. Medical experts and practitioners were quick to blast the update. With no cure in sight, the decision to […]

(Natural News) For most of us, getting stuck out in the wilderness may seem like a nightmare. After all, it can be hard – especially for those who aren’t trained in prepping and survival – to find your way through uncharted territory, let alone gather food and other forms of sustenance. Luckily, there are some edible […]

(Natural News) Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily […]

(Natural News) Despite some dietary improvements over the years, Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and fats, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network. An international team of researchers examined adult dietary habits and found that Americans are cutting back on low-quality carbohydrates. However, intake remains high at over 40 percent, while […]

(Natural News) It’s easy to confuse cantaloupe with honeydew as the two melons look and taste nearly the same. In fact, they’re interchangeable in recipes. But each melon has its own unique flavor, structure and nutritional profile. Learn about the differences between cantaloupe and honeydew below. Cantaloupe vs. honeydew: nutrition, origin and features Cantaloupe and honeydew both […]