(Natural News) Illinois-based researchers tested out the effect of natural antioxidants – vitamin C and epigallocatechin gallate – on hexavalent chromium. They reported that the two antioxidants appear to inhibit the toxic effects of the increasingly widespread water contaminant. Hexavalent chromium is a heavy metal that has many industrial applications. It is a crucial part of chemicals employed in carbon and […]

(Natural News) There are many myths about vitamin C that spread by word of mouth, text, and the internet. These mistaken notions blind people to the health benefits of ascorbic acid – which is another name for vitamin C – so they need to be busted. The difference between natural and synthetic vitamin C The first myth is that […]

(Natural News) Like many other vibrantly colored superfruits, papayas are packed with antioxidants and health-promoting nutrients. The fruit’s delectable orange flesh boasts an impressive nutritional profile, and is as delicious as it is nutritious. Most people tend to discard the slimy, black seeds found inside the fruit. However, the papaya seeds are actually edible and are just as […]

(Natural News) Cancer is one of the most frightening and deadliest diseases known to man. It affects multiple organs of the body, and most organ-specific cancers have high mortality rates. Sadly, the number of cancer cases continue to rise each year, and pharmacological treatments are barely keeping up in terms of advancements. Cancer patients are […]

(Natural News) If you’ve been eating chocolate every chance you get on account of its health benefits, there’s something you need to know: Only certain types of chocolate will do the trick. This is especially true when it comes to cardiovascular health. Chocolate can be incredibly protective of heart health, but choosing the wrong kind […]

(Natural News) One of the worst parts of a diabetes diagnosis for many people is the work that goes into keeping your blood sugar under control. Many people end up taking diabetes drugs despite their dangers and questionable efficacy simply because they want to take a pill and forget about it. While making dietary improvements […]

(Natural News) In this review, a researcher from the University of Reading in the U.K. examines the role of dairy foods and red meat at key life stages in terms of their ability to reduce or increase chronic disease risk. This article, which includes a discussion about recent meta-analyses and updated reports on the associations between […]

(Natural News) For quite a long time, people were taught to avoid fats because a gram of it contains twice the amount of calories that proteins or carbohydrates have. Then, studies emerged saying carbohydrates are just as bad, if not worse, because refined carbs quickly get turned into sugar. Now, there are proponents of the […]

(Natural News) This observational study was conducted by European researchers to describe the current micronutrient intakes of Dutch elderly and to identify the contribution of nutrient-dense foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements to the intake of micronutrients that are often inadequately consumed in Dutch elderly. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. As people age, they […]

(Natural News) Coenzyme Q10, also referred to as CoQ10, is a potent antioxidant naturally produced by the body. According to studies, CoQ10 supplementation is effective in addressing various health problems, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It can also help reverse the effects of NAFLD. NAFLD is a group of conditions characterized by liver fat […]