(Natural News) Antioxidants offer an alternative way of preventing the growth and spread of cancer. In particular, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) presents a powerful solution to combat the disease. In 2018, more than 1.7 million new cases of cancer were reported in the U.S. That number is expected to go up in the coming year despite billions of […]

(Natural News) Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that comes from natural sources such as lily bulbs or konjac. According to a study, glucomannan can also promote gut health in people who follow a high-fat diet. The study was published in the journal Nutrition Research and it was conducted by researchers from the Institution of Life Sciences and Nutrition and Fuji Women’s University in […]

(Natural News) Stress is the body’s natural response to any kind of demand or threat. In small doses, stress is actually quite helpful and could even save your life. But past a certain point, it becomes a huge problem. It can damage your health, mood, productivity, relationships, and quality of life. Here’s how it happens: In the face of […]

(Natural News) People worried about pancreatic cancer can avoid this deadly disease by making sure they get enough vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and choline every day. These nutrients bring many health benefits, and one of the most important is decreasing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Patients with pancreatic cancer only have […]

(Natural News) According to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, taking the natural dietary fiber glucomannan may improve the digestive health of individuals who consume fatty foods. Researchers from Japan tested the dietary fiber’s effectiveness on rat models for the study.  The researchers previously found that consuming lily bulbs, a type of food that contains glucomannan, helps balance gut […]

(Natural News) Hashimoto’s disease is one of the most common causes of hypothyroidism in the U.S., affecting at least one out of 20 people. A recent study, however, showed that the combination of selenium and myoinositol can work wonders with people who have this autoimmune condition. The study, which appeared in the journal European Review for Medical […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research reported that dietary powder made from grapes promotes cytokine production. In the study, researchers from the University of California, Davis used dietary recall data to determine if dietary patterns or the grape powder was the cause of increased cytokine production. In a randomized, double-blind crossover study, the scientists reported that the ingestion […]

(Natural News) Being of “normal” weight doesn’t mean you are metabolically healthy, and apparently, only a small number of American adults meet the criteria for metabolic health. A recent study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders assessed the general health of Americans and found that only 12 percent of the American population are actually […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important nutrients that a woman needs during pregnancy. These healthy fats are known to improve the growth and development of the baby in her womb. However, a recent study found that the daily omega-3 consumption of pregnant women living in France is significantly lower than the […]

(Natural News) Zinc is one of the minerals that people all over the world tend to lack. A new study finds that having low levels of zinc may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. This occurs because zinc deficiency can change the way the kidneys process sodium. For the study, researchers from Emory […]