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A new study conducted at the Boston University School of Medicine suggests that the nutrient choline may improve cognitive function in healthy adults. Choline is a precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which plays a part in memory and other cognitive functions. Low acetylcholine levels are linked with Alzheimer’s. A group of 1391 healthy (dementia-free) [...]  Thanks to much focus on probiotics over recent years you may be familiar with the concept that having a good balance of friendly bacteria in your gut is related to healthy digestion. One of these factors is of course bowel regularity. Constipation (bowel movements that are infrequent or hard to pass) can indeed be caused [...] During winter, the common cold strikes 930,000 Britons on average. We probably catch more colds during this season because we spend much more time indoors, in close proximity. New Year’s Eve parties, January sales and family gatherings mean that we’re coming into physical contact with more people, leaving us susceptible to catching and spreading [...] Green tea, both the beverage and the supplement form, can reduce levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol, according to a recent US study (1). The meta-analysis, published last month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, analysed 20 randomised controlled trials. Green Tea can help support healthy cholesterol levels (2.) Each of the 20 [...] |
  
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