(Natural News) Folate, often referred to as folic acid or vitamin B9, is an essential nutrient found in many green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. It plays a critical role in various bodily processes, such as producing red blood cells, as well as creating and repairing DNA. Not getting enough folate could lead to unwanted health complications, one […]

(Natural News) When consumed on their own, alcohol and antibiotic pharmaceutical drugs cause adverse effects on human health. It stands to reason that taking both substances together worsens those side effects. Nausea is a side effect shared by antibiotics and alcohol. People who take pharmaceutical drugs grow queasy because the harsh chemicals affect their gastrointestinal […]

(Natural News) For expecting mothers, eating nuts while pregnant may improve the brain development of the child, a study finds. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that nut consumption in the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to better cognitive function, attention capacity, and long-term working memory in children. They published their […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that pregnant women who consume a nut-rich diet get all of its heart-healthy benefits – and then some. In their study, which was published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, the team noted that a maternal diet rich in nuts during the first trimester of pregnancy […]

(Natural News) Folate, also referred to as vitamin B9 or folic acid, is an essential nutrient obtained from many fruits and green leafy vegetables. Not getting enough of this B vitamin can lead to many health problems. One of these is fragile X syndrome, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the […]

(Natural News) Your gut contains a combination of good and bad bacteria. Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in your digestive tract.  As long as you have a healthy balance between the good and bad gut bacteria, your immune system will have an extra boost to protect your body against external threats. If your […]

(Natural News) Vegetable juice is not an uncommon thing. Carrots, cucumbers, broccoli, and celery are just a few of the many vegetables that are used to make potent health drinks. But recently, another leafy green has made it to the list of juice-worthy vegetables, and this time, it’s a rather unusual one: cabbage. While it doesn’t sound […]

(Natural News) Have you had a conversation with your healthcare provider about B vitamins? If not, it is time to bring them up, because these vitamins are crucial to the health of your heart, brain, and eyes. Vitamin B-complex consists of eight different nutrients, each with essential functions to the body: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic […]

(Natural News) PCOS, short for polycystic ovary syndrome, is a hormonal disorder that affects as many as 10 percent of women. Women suffering from PCOS mainly experience insulin resistance and have too much of the male hormone androgen. Additionally, PCOS interferes with their appearance, fertility, menstrual cycle, metabolism, and mood. Many women with this condition […]

(Natural News) Taking large amounts of B vitamins might benefit patients with Alzheimer’s disease. An Oxford study showed that supplementation slowed down the progression of the neurodegenerative disease and improved cognitive function. The clinical trial involved 156 older people with mild cognitive impairment. The participants were at considerable risk of developing Alzheimer’s and dementia. Oxford University researchers […]