Cholesterol is a lipid or a fat-like substance that the body
needs for several processes. The absence or excess of it can
cause an imbalance in the body.
The Importance of Cholesterol in the Body
Cholesterol is responsible for several functions in the body.
Here are some of them:
1. It is used to make vitamin D. Vitamin D is synthesized […]
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If you have acid reflux disease, you may want to try to use
alternatives before you get into taking harsh medications.
First, try making some lifestyle changes to see if they work for
you. Your doctor can give you some information and help with
that. A change in diet is the first thing that can help reduce
your acid reflux […]
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Flaxseed has many health benefits, so it’s no wonder that this
ancient crop which has been around for over 4000 years is
recently been the subject of many medical studies. Rich in
antioxidants, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber in omega-3 fatty
acids, this little seed has been shown to help lower blood
pressure, cholesterol levels, triglycerides and eat in
preventing clogging […]
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Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids are necessary for
proper human growth and development throughout all stages of
life. Both are found in equal amounts in our bodies when we are
born, however as we age they deplete. Since the human body cannot
make its own Omega-3 and 6, your diet must provide a steady
intake of both.
Dietary Sources of […]
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Sugar has a powerful ability to frustrate dieters. The more
sugar you consume, the more insulin your body produces. And the
more insulin your body produces, the harder it is to burn fat.
And sugar is an insidious creature, because it doesn’t just pop
up where you might expect it, like candy and soda. It can also
appear in foods […]
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We all have different types of skins, some of us have oily, and
some have dry whereas some have sensitive skin too. Hence, we
all need different types of protection skin cares. Whatever the
skin type may be, we all strive to look good with healthy and
blemish free skin. To attain the desired skin, proper skin care
is required […]
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According to experts autism can be linked with different types
of food allergies & sensitivities.
Experts provide adept treatment for autism via prescribing
special diet to the child. Three most popular diet & vitamin
interventions for autism include the following:
• The casein & gluten free diet
• Vitamin B-12, A, D and C supplements.
• Cod liver oil.
The real cause of […]
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The importance of post workout nutrition cannot be undermined.
In order to recover properly from your workouts your body needs
essential nutrients to rebuild and re-energize. You’ve worked
hard in the gym, or just completed your run, or just finished an
intense game and don’t want your sweat and effort to go
unrewarded right? Well, the following information is essential
in […]
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Anti-oxidants are the protective force that fight against free
radicals. Anti aging vitamins assist by increasing the intake of
anti-oxidants.
Anti aging vitamins are necessary for fighting free radicals
that cause oxidative stress and the aging process. A free
radical is an unstable molecule which runs amok, puncturing cell
membranes, destroying enzymes and weakening arteries. They do
occur naturally but are also […]
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Twenty years ago, the idea of buying bottle water would have
been met with ridicule. Today, however, we consumers don’t blink
an eye at paying more for a bottle of water than one of milk.
What we expect out of our water has similarly grown. We look for
H2O enhanced with everything from vitamins to herbs and
memory-enhancing supplements.
The idea […]
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