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Allergy tamersAhh, spring — time to pull out tank tops, sandals, and, unfortunately, tissues. More than 26 million Americans know allergy season has arrived when... |
herbs & supplements articlesAllergy tamersAhh, spring — time to pull out tank tops, sandals, and, unfortunately, tissues. More than 26 million Americans know allergy season has arrived when... NiacinWHAT IT IS: Also known as vitamin B3, niacin is found in nuts, eggs, fish, dairy, poultry, legumes, and enriched cereals... Body boostAs you add birthdays, you might notice that your metabolism the complex process by which the food you eat gets converted into energy has put on the brakes... Herbs & supplements 101: Vitamin CAlso called ascorbic acid, water-soluble vitamin C is found in broccoli, red peppers, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and citrus fruit... Supplement superstarsDoes your supplement regimen need a makeover? We asked a team of well-known experts to share their latest choices in natural health-enhancing products for people of all ages... A little citrus could add a twist to tea’s antioxidant powerA recent study found that catechins, the powerful antioxidants in tea, are easily destroyed by the digestive process. Adding other ingredients such as juice, soymilk, and ascorbic acid (vitamin C), however, helps more of the antioxidants survive the digestion process.... Herbs and Supplements 101: FolateA naturally occurring B vitamin found in leafy greens, citrus fruit, beans, and peas. Folic acid is the synthetic form ... Safe Therapies for Sick TotsParents scrambled last fall when the FDA deemed conventional cold medicines ineffective and potentially dangerous for children between the ages of 2 and 5... Vitamin D reduces risk of age-related diseaseA recent study found that women with higher levels of vitamin D have a lower risk for age-related disease. The researchers studied 2,160 women ages 18–79, collected information about lifestyle and risk factors such as smoking and exercise, and measured blood indicators of inflammation and disease. ... herbs & supplements 101: QuercetinWhat it is: A flavonol — or antioxidant — found in plant-based foods, such as... |
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