(Natural News) Some very common types of birth defects that can occur during pregnancy are neural tube defects. In an effort to curb the prevalence of these defects, new government guidelines strongly suggest that women who are planning to get pregnant, or currently are pregnant, should begin supplementing their diet with folic acid. According to […]

(Natural News) Expectant mothers need a wide range of nutrients for them and their child to stay healthy. Fortunately, there are many supplements that can help them achieve proper nutrition. In a study by researchers from the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, they found that supplementing a maternal diet with leucine and omega-3 is beneficial for the […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Iran suggests that melatonin has powerful anticancer properties. In their study, which was published in the journal Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, they looked at the molecular anti-angiogenesis pathways mediated by melatonin and the responsible mechanisms in different forms of cancers both in vitro and in vivo. Melatonin is […]

(Natural News) People encounter millions of harmful substances throughout their lives. Although the body has the ability to get rid of these toxins, some harmful substances are able to interfere with these detox processes. This allows them to stay inside the body and cause damage. Fortunately, there are many nutrients that can boost the body’s detoxification functions to effectively […]

(Natural News) When you take a supplement, your goal is usually to give your body something it lacks to enhance your health. Nutrient deficiencies are far too common these days, and supplements are a popular way to make up for areas in which your diet falls short. Unfortunately, if you’re taking vitamin B12 supplements, you […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the world. Recent estimates by the World Health Organization show that there are more than 400 million people with this disease. This number is expected to become even bigger in the next few years unless people start doing something about it. Finding an effective treatment for diabetes should […]

(Natural News) It’s a well-known fact that many older adults suffer from bone loss or osteoporosis. But what many people don’t realize is that it can happen to them, despite their age. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that over 54 million Americans suffer from, or are at risk of, osteoporosis. This can be caused either by […]

(Natural News) Just how “organic” is your favorite milk brand? You might be surprised. An investigation into what constitutes “organic milk” revealed that a stunning 14 percent of these so-called products are anything but. In fact, these falsely-advertised milk items contain an algae called Schizochytrium, an additive which supposedly increases the amount of omega-3 fatty […]

(Natural News) Research made by American scientists has revealed that a “previously unappreciated” method which may provide the answers as to why eating dietary fiber, particularly fermentable inulin, hinders the adverse health effects of a high-fat diet. Metabolic syndrome is the term associated with a host of related conditions which include increased blood sugar levels, […]

(Natural News) Foods that are rich in carbohydrates induce a spike in blood sugar levels in diabetics; however, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York recently found out that consuming carbohydrate-containing foods – like bread, pasta, and potatoes – after the end of the meal helps manage such surges. Diabetes patients should dive right […]