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Food stamped with an organic label may not provide better nutrition than the rest of the food at the supermarket.
A recent review, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, reported that organic food and conventional foods have the same nutrient content. The researchers found no differences between conventional foods and organic foods in the amount of vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, and copper content. However, organic foods had higher levels of phosphorous, and conventional crops had more nitrogen.
While the nutritional content of organic food is not higher, there may be fewer pesticides. There are many variables in food production that influence nutrient content including where the food is grown, shipped from, and how long it was on the truck.
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I have not posted in a while, but plan to post more regularly in the future! Thanks for all your support!
A recent study in rats reports that components of fatty foods (oleic acids) may be converted to memory-enhancing agents in the gut. Dr. Daniele Piomelli, a researcher at the University of California at Irvine, found that oleic acid improved memory in rats in two different tests – navigating a maze and avoiding unpleasant experiences.
To investigate how oleic acid was improving memory, the researchers blocked oleic acid with drugs. This revealed that when the rats were given certain drugs that block activation of the sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response), the performance benefits of oleic acids disappeared. Therefore, the researchers speculate that this response is related to emotional arousal
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Overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting health headlines? With the huge barrage of medical/health information bombarded at us everyday, how do we know what to believe?
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Cherries are being promoted as a ‘Super Fruit’. Recent research has reported that both sweet and sour cherries have a high antioxidant content (1). Additional research has reported that these antioxidants are absorbed into the bloodstream in humans (2), meaning that these compounds are bioavailable (absorbed through the gut). Antioxidants may reduce risk factors for heart disease and inflammation.
However, most of the evidence for the beneficial effects of cherries comes from studies in animal models and in vitro (in cells outside a living organism). It seems that while cherries contain many compounds that may be beneficial for human health, there is no direct evidence that cherries promote health or reduce the risk of disease
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Orble has offered me this domain in place of my previous Orble blog, healthbits. I just wanted to let any previous readers of this blog know that it has changed hands. The format will likely stay very similar for now. I have been posting bits of ‘health’ related news that interest me. As my blogging progresses I plan to go more in-depth in some issues and post links for further information. Thanks for reading!
We are constantly being bombarded by the advice to exercise. Yet finding time is increasingly difficult in our busy modern world. Just 30 minutes of moderate physical activity a day can help maintain a healthy weight, prevent chronic disease, and boost mood
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It’s that time of year again when April showers bring more than flowers. Approximately 40 million Americans suffer from spring allergies. People with allergies will experience nasal congestion, headache, sneezing, itchy watery eyes, and fatigue when exposed to allergens like pollen. Allergy-induced asthma is also prevalent this time of year in children and adults.
There are a variety of treatment options for allergy sufferers, but a less common alternative treatment option may also provide relief. Nasal irrigation may reduce symptoms of allergies and other nasal problems
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Dental amalgam has been used in dentistry for over 200 years, yet still mired in controversy. Dental amalgam is an alloy elemental mercury, silver, tin, copper and sometimes other metallic elements.
Many people believe that the mercury in amalgam could lead to health problems. However, health professionals report that there is not enough mercury contained in the amalgam to cause any potential problems normally associated with mercury such as kidney or lung damage
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