(Natural News) Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s synthesized in the skin after exposure to sunlight. While technically considered a hormone, vitamin D is paramount for optimal health. Unlike most other essential nutrients, vitamin D can only be found in a handful of foods such as fatty fish, certain […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Central Florida suggest supplementing with beta-alanine to increase muscle carnosine and relieve fatigue. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the team looked at the effects of beta-alanine supplementation on performance, muscle carnosine, and L-histidine in men and women. Earlier studies have shown that supplementation with beta-alanine leads to […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Netherlands investigated the effects of dairy-derived protein and vitamin D on the physical fitness and overall nutritional profile of older people. The study, published in the journal Nutritional Research, aims to broaden the body of evidence highlighting the effectiveness of the supplementation in improving physical performance and nutrient status. This […]

(Natural News) People often go on a cleanse or a detox diet to flush toxins from their body or to promote weight loss. When you’re on a detox, you need to eliminate toxins and eat healthier. To do this, you can add more fiber-rich and nutritious vegetables to your diet. If you’re not sure where to start […]

(Natural News) A person needs vitamins, so his or her body can grow healthy and strong. For the most part, many people strive to include vitamin-rich foods in their diet: A healthy meal usually has all the vitamins that your body needs in a day, which include: Vitamin A B-vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, […]

(Natural News) The natural way is the best way to do things. When it comes to improving cholesterol levels, a combination of eating the right foods and regular physical exercise will achieve much faster and better results than taking expensive pharmaceutical drugs or undergoing time-consuming therapies. Managing your cholesterol levels on a day-to-day basis is a tough chore. You […]

(Natural News) Forgetfulness might seem inevitable as we get older, but it can be prevented if you eat certain healthy foods. A new study suggests that eating cucumbers could prevent memory loss associated with aging, thanks to fisetin, a flavonol present in the vegetable. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies recently conducted an animal study using mice that […]

(Natural News) There’s nothing quite like grabbing a handful of fresh berries for a delicious and healthy snack. These tiny yet unassuming superfoods are bursting with flavor and provide a multitude of health benefits in a way that artificially flavored snacks can never truly match. There is little doubt that berries are some of the healthiest foods that […]

(Natural News) Cancer patients who do not want to follow the conventional treatment path – which usually includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of all three – have been known to embrace a variety of costly and sometimes even bizarre treatments to fight their disease. For those who have received a cancer diagnosis, the […]

(Natural News) Modern medicine is capable of many great things, but even with all of today’s advancements, there are still some very vexing illnesses that researchers and doctors struggle to keep under control. Alzheimer’s disease is one such condition, leaving patients, their devastated families and experts alike with more questions than answers. Right now, we […]