Black vs. English Walnuts
A dramatic difference exists between the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of black walnuts versus English...
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A Better Way to Boost Serotonin
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The Wrong Way to Boost Serotonin
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Human Neurotransmitters in Plants
The consumption of certain fruits is suggested as a potential treatment for depression, given the...
Mineral of the Year—Magnesium
Despite promising autopsy and population data suggesting that inadequate magnesium intake is a risk factor...
How Do Nuts Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death?
Most men and women who die of heart disease, our #1 killer, die suddenly without...
Risk Associated with Iron Supplements
Iron is a double-edged sword. If we don't absorb enough, we risk anemia; but if...
Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death
Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the...
New Mineral Absorption Enhancers Found
The whole grain phytonutrient phytic acid (phytate) partially inhibits mineral absorption, but has a wide...
The Benefits of Caloric Restriction Without the Actual Restricting
One mechanism by which caloric restriction may extend one's lifespan is by upregulating dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA),...
