(Natural News) Hey, mommies: Don’t stop taking your folic acid. The synthetic form of vitamin B9, otherwise known as folate, is typically recommended a month before conceiving and three months into the pregnancy. This is to prevent neural tube defects (NTDs) in the child such as spina bifida and anencephaly. However, a team from Ulster […]

(Natural News) Recent research has shown that vitamin D supports overall brain health, and that this vital nutrient can even help relieve depression. Estimates suggest that at least one billion people struggle with vitamin D deficiency worldwide, and another 350 million suffer with depression. While it may not be a cure-all, ensuring that you are […]

(Natural News) Multivitamins are advertised as a great way to get all the nutrients you need, without having to worry about what you’re eating. The multivitamin, so we’re told, will fill in all the nutritional gaps that coincide with a conventional Western diet and help you stay healthy. But the average supermarket vitamin leaves much […]

(Natural News) Flaxseed is known for offering a host of nutritional benefits, and for being easily incorporated into an array of dishes. A good source of protein, fiber and fat, flax seeds are loaded with essential vitamins and minerals. These little seeds are chock full of omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, B vitamins, and more. But […]

(Natural News) Consuming zinc might be something that you only think about when cold season approaches given its stellar performance in keeping the common cold at bay, but its value extends far beyond preventing this relatively innocuous problem to something far more serious: fighting cancer. Researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington have discovered […]

(Natural News) Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) supplements are versatile herbal remedies, and the flowering plant’s various health benefits are often the topic of comprehensive medical studies. In fact, women diagnosed with different health conditions that affect the female reproductive system often use black cohosh supplements. Both alternative-health practitioners and mainstream healthcare professionals recommend the use of […]

(Natural News) New research has found that taking probiotics, particularly the Bacillus subtilis C-3102 strain, every day may improve stool frequency and consistency in healthy people. The study, published in the journal Beneficial Microbes, looked at the effects of probiotic supplementation on loose stool symptoms. For the study, the researchers based in Japan recruited 88 […]

(Natural News) Scientists continue to study omega-3s, and the health benefits of these fatty acids never seem to disappoint. Recent research has shown that regular consumption of omega-3s can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Past research has shown that people who consume fish are at a lower risk of having cardiovascular issues, but […]

(Natural News) You may be familiar with high blood pressure, but what about low blood pressure? Hypotension, another name for low blood pressure, is linked to various health problems, and can cause side effects like: Chronic fatigue Dizziness Fainting Poor circulation Vertigo Weak arteries Low blood pressure is often characterized by blood pressure readings of […]

(Natural News) Managing your cholesterol levels is always tough, especially if you have diabetes, but one easy way to do so is to increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating the right foods or taking supplements. A Saudi animal study reported that fish oil – which contains a lot of omega-3s – can […]