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In our efforts to remain healthy and youthful there is a lot of talk about antioxidants, omega oils, calcium and several other nutrients and yet we may have overlooked the missing link in our diets, the mineral magnesium. Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and can be found in the [...]  As a nutritional therapist, I am always interested in new dietary approaches to protect our health as we age. I was particularly interested to read about a recent study which found dried plums to be of significant benefit in supporting bone health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found that eating [...] New research supports the link between vitamin D and a healthy immune system. The recent study of almost 7,000 adults in the UK has confirmed a link between Vitamin D levels and the risk of infection (1). New research supports the link between vitamin D and a healthy immune system. (5) Natural sunshine [...] The long chain omega 3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, trout and sardines, play an important role in optimal health. As previously mentioned in my blog posts they are important for our hearts, brain, eyes and may protect against various conditions. There [...] In January I wrote about the benefits of combined calcium and vitamin D supplements for fracture prevention. Many adults, particularly women, are interested in eating for bone strength and prevention of osteoporosis (or brittle bones). Many people still assume that a higher calcium intake is key for osteoporosis prevention. As you can see from the [...] Vitamin D and calcium are important for bone health. With regards supplementation with these nutrients to prevent fracture the research to date has often been conflicting and inconclusive. However, very recent evidence published in the British Medical Journal (1) has found that supplementation with both of these nutrients together is effective in fracture prevention. [...]Green tea is becoming increasingly popular as a drink in the UK and throughout the ‘West’. More and more people are also taking green tea supplements due to the numerous reports of the health benefits attributed to this drink. Previously I have written about green tea with respect to antioxidants, heart disease, cancer and [...] |
  
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