Metabolic syndrome affects about 23% of the U.S. population. One of the most severe results of this syndrome is coronary artery disease. Three of the main components of metabolic syndrome are high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and obesity. This tri ...
Read More »Zinc plays a crucial role in so many metabolic functions and acts as a cofactor for various enzymes. Therefore, the symptoms of zinc deficiency can vary depending on the enzymes and metabolic functions affected. Mild zinc deficiency is quite common but ...
Read More »Metabolism is the process where your body converts food into energy blocks that are measured in calories. Every system within your body is linked to the rate of energy production. A strong metabolism is essential for lean muscle mass, immune function, ...
Read More »There are sweeteners in almost every type of pre-prepared food these days. Even foods like tomato soup and soy sauces usually contain additional sweeteners. These additions might make the food taste better, but they can also play havoc on your stomach ...
Read More »Diabetes is becoming this century’s great epidemic, along with its close companion, obesity. Type 2 diabetes was once thought to be an inherited chronic condition that cannot be prevented or cured, only anticipated and feared. If close family members h ...
Read More »Lots of foods in the modern diet contain fat. Fast food is one of the worst offenders, and yet it is so easy and quick that a lot of people eat it on a regular basis. You probably know that a diet like this will leave you overweight and unhealthy, but ...
Read More »Water is critical to your survival and wellbeing, but hyponatremia—an abnormally low concentration of sodium in your blood caused by drinking too much water—can result in serious health complications. In fact, the condition can even be fatal. Moreover, ...
Read More »It almost sounds like a futuristic scene out of some sci-fi fantasy film—scientist modifies bacteria and changes obesity and gut bacteria for the better. As crazy as it may sound, Dr. Jonathan Mark Brown and his team at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Rese ...
Read More »When it comes to your nutritional needs, you cannot afford to underestimate the value of protein. You may not realize it, but protein benefits your overall health, most especially your adrenal function. In fact, it allows your body to cope better in ti ...
Read More »These days, we’re constantly exposed to toxins. They’re all around us—in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and even, the water we drink. We’re even exposed to toxins in our homes. Over time, these toxins accumulate in your body and may cause a varie ...
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