vitamin C

Watch videos about vitamin C

• May 13, 2013
  Cranberries versus Cancer

  Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress cancer cell growth.
• May 10, 2013
  Which Fruit Fights Cancer Better?

  The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared. Which was most effective—apples, bananas, cranberries, grapefruits, grapes, lemons, oranges, peaches,..
• April 3, 2013
  Fiber vs. Breast Cancer

  Inadequate fiber intake appears to be a risk factor for breast cancer, which can explain why women eating plant-based diets may be at lower risk.
• January 7, 2013
  Apple Juice May Be Worse Than Sugar Water

  Why the spike in antioxidant levels in our bloodstream after drinking apple juice might not be a good thing.
• October 9, 2012
  Paleolithic Lessons

  An evolutionary argument for a plant-based diet is presented, in contrast to "paleo" fad diets.
• July 27, 2012
  Risk Associated With Iron Supplements

  Iron is a double-edged sword. If we don't absorb enough, we risk anemia, but if absorb too much we may increase our risk of cancer, heart disease, and a number of inflammatory conditions. Because the..
• June 8, 2012
  Some Dietary Supplements May Be More Than a Waste of Money

  People taking dietary supplements may, in some cases, be paying to make themselves sick. This video covers folic acid, beta carotene, and green tea supplements.
• May 15, 2012
  Apples and Oranges: Dietary Diversity

  In addition to quantity and quality, the variety of fruits and vegetables consumed matters, as many phytonutrients are not evenly distributed among the various families and parts of plants.