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by David Bunnell Guest columnist Dietary supplements, which include vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, hormones and herbs can be a powerful addition to a nutritious diet. They come in pill, capsule, tablet, powder or liquid form and are generally, though not always, consumed after eating a meal. As much more »
A conference about the benefits of tea revealed that smokers may benefit from drinking the beverage. Consuming tea may be a preventive measure for smokers who are at the risk of contracting emphysema. Antioxidants in black tea stops cigarette smoke induced oxidants of lung protein. This can help fend off more »
A few years back there was lots of talk about how a glass of red wine a day might help you live longer. The magic ingredient: resveratrol. Several studies have shown in the last decade that this substance, found in grape skin and other plants, has the ability to fight more »
Research conducted at Louisiana State University has revealed what happens when low calorie diets are consumed over an extended period of time. It appears that calorie restriction could slow the breakdown of DNA that occurs due to the effects of aging resulting in extended life. More: Salon’s take on the more »