Monthly Archives: October 2016

You Must Be Nuts

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Evidence suggests that nuts may have particular health benefits. It particular, those that consume nuts are leaner than non-nut consumers. The lower body weights of nut consumers may be because nuts eaters also are more likely to consume other healthy … Continue reading →

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Nutrition

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of death Worldwide. The disease involves deterioration of the lungs and includes components of chronic emphysema and bronchitis. The main risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is … Continue reading →

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Nutritional Treatments for Osteoporosis

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Understanding of the way osteoporosis relates to nutritional factors has been one of the successes of nutritional research over the last 50 years. However, as with all scientific research the gains that have been made have simply reflected common nutritional … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E: Powder Versus Oil

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Fatty Liver Disease: The Role of Toxins

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Antioxidants and Lifespan

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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