Monthly Archives: July 2019

The Association Between Selenium and Mood

Trace minerals serve a number of physiological and biochemical functions and optimal intakes are pivotal to good health. A number of minerals are known to be useful in the treatment of  mood disorders. Zinc, magnesium and chromium have all been … Continue reading

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Megadoses of Vitamin C: The Forgotten Role

Megadoses of vitamin C are often recommended for good health. However, many argue that such high doses are not required and that most of the vitamin C is simply metabolised and excreted. One study investigated the absorption kinetics of vitamin … Continue reading

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Is Tea an Anti-anxiety Drink?

Tea is a complex mixture of chemicals and these have been isolated and characterised. Evidence suggests that tea has a calming effect, and this may relate to the unique chemical composition of the drink. The calming effects of tea may … Continue reading

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Oxalis corniculata

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Huperzine A

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Do Vitamin D Supplements Relieve Depression?

Evidence suggests that there is an association between poor vitamin D status and mood disorders. In particular, there appears to be a greater risk of depression in those with low levels of the active metabolite of vitamin D in their … Continue reading

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Vitamin D: Vital for Cognition and Mood

Vitamin D has a range of biological functions, and may be required for correct immunity, correct mineral homeostasis and mental function. Vitamin D deficiencies is increasingly being found to be widespread amongst the populations that live in developed countries. The … Continue reading

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Why Do So Many People Fail To Maintain a Healthy Diet?

Evidence suggests that switching from a Western diet to a more traditional style of food can significantly improve the health. Many people are aware of this and attempt to make the transition. Often this process is a means to facilitate … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget, Amino Acids Cause Insulin Release Too

It is widely known that carbohydrates cause the release of insulin. It is perhaps less widely known that certain amino acids also cause a significant release of insulin from the pancreas. As with carbohydrates, amino acids require insulin to enter … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Whole Milk

Whole milk is often maligned as being unhealthy, mainly because of the high saturated fat content. However, evidence shows a number of health benefits from consumption of whole milk and fermented milk products such as yoghurt. Milk is a complex … Continue reading

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