(Natural News) Originally developed in the 1920s, the ketogenic diet has increased in popularity in recent years as a weight-management method. A popular diet among athletes and fitness enthusiasts, the ketogenic diet aims to make the body enter a metabolic state called ketosis. While in ketosis, the body uses stored fats as its primary energy source. This, experts […]

(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) The FDA could be completing policies that will wreak havoc on the supplement industry. They must be opposed. Action Alert! (Article republished from ANH-USA.org) The FDA is asking for comments on its procedures for submitting new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications. This NDI notification system (think of it as “new supplement” notification) threatens the entire future of […]

(Natural News) Good nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy immune system and boosting its ability to fight infectious diseases. Therefore, eating a well-balanced diet is especially important during this pandemic that’s caused by the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19). In a paper published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, researchers from Aga Khan University in Pakistan explored the relevance of good nutrition to […]

(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) The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Although usually harmless, it can cause discomfort in the form of a runny nose, sore throat, congestion, fever, headaches and body aches. Most people recover fully from the common cold after seven to 10 days. But taking natural remedies may help reduce […]

(Natural News) When the topic of helping the environment comes up, we often hear the same advice over and over: Don’t litter. Don’t drive to places that are within walking distance. Use natural products. Eat organic food. But one thing we don’t often hear mentioned is the impact that following a healthier diet can have. […]

(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 […]