Eczema Treatment with Coconut Oil, Mineral Oil vs. Vaseline
Natural topical remedies for eczema, including licorice root gel, St. John’s Wort cream, and emollients such as coconut oil, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly, are put to the test.
All Videos for Cod Liver Oil
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Coconut Oil and the Boost in HDL “Good” Cholesterol
The effects of coconut oil are compared to butter and tallow. Even if virgin coconut oil and other saturated fats raise LDL “bad” cholesterol, isn’t that countered by the increase in HDL “good” cholesterol?
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How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
The safe dose of vitamin D supplementation to get most of the population to the optimal level is 2,000 IU a day, but the elderly and overweight may need more.
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PCBs in Children’s Fish Oil Supplements
A study of 13 over-the-counter children’s fish oil supplements found that all were contaminated with PCB pollutants.
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Dietary Sources of Alkylphenol Endocrine Disruptors
Foods of animal origin (especially fish) appear to be the most important source of human exposure to industrial pollutants such as alkylphenol xenoestrogens.
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Does Coconut Oil Clog Arteries?
Sellers of coconut oil use a beef industry tactic to downplay the risks associated with the saturated fat in their products.
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Update on Herbalife®
The liver toxicity associated with Herbalife® supplements may be due to vitamin A toxicity.
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Is Cod Liver Oil Good for You?
Even distilled cod liver oil supplements may have toxic levels of vitamin A.
