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Folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid), a B vitamin, is one that I have written a lot about, it has been linked to heart health, mood, pregnancy outcomes and much more. In July I wrote about the B vitamins, folate and vitamin B12, being linked to heart disease . There has been [...] Statins are commonly prescribed as cholesterol lowering agents and many individuals take them in the belief that they will reduce their risk of heart disease. Statins are considered by some as among the most successful drugs of all time and have been credited with preventing millions of heart attacks and strokes. However, there are [...] Nuts and seeds feature almost daily in my diet and are certainly a food that I regularly recommend. I wrote a piece specifically about almonds a few years ago and since then evidence has continued to accumulate for the health benefits of these foods. Recently (1) an analysis of published research has found that [...] Back in July I wrote about the potential of artichoke leaf extract to lower cholesterol levels. There have been many papers written about natural alternatives to statins, the commonly prescribed drug for the lowering of cholesterol levels. Many individuals prefer not to take statin medication due to the potential adverse effects and the fact [...] Last weekend I had the most delicious artichoke and broad bean salad and it spurred me into thinking about the health benefits of artichoke. More and more people are taking a supplement of artichoke leaf extract for a variety of reasons. Artichoke leaf extract is made from the thistle-like leaves at the base of [...] |
  
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