nutrient deficiency

The endless health benefits of broccoli

April 12, 2018 -

Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) People have given broccoli a bad name for far too long. When these small, green flower heads are on the plate, people would usually put them on the edge of the plate, not even looking at it. That’s too bad, really: This green, tree-like vegetable contains a lot of health benefits that could […]

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Vitamin D requires magnesium: You can take supplements but still stay deficient in D if your magnesium levels are too low

March 20, 2018 -

Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) Even if you’re taking supplements daily, keep in mind that your vitamin D and magnesium levels are closely linked. According to a recent review, at least 50 percent of Americans store inactive vitamin D in their bodies. This occurs since the vitamin can’t be metabolized if an individual’s magnesium levels are low. Dr. Mohammed […]

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Poor nutrition in early childhood linked to hearing loss

March 3, 2018 -

Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) According to a recent study, adolescents who were undernourished as preschool children were at least twice as likely to suffer from hearing loss, unlike peers who were better-nourished. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looked into the link between the hearing of over 2,200 adolescents in Nepal and their nutritional levels […]

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Salty or sweet? Nutritionist explains food cravings, suggests healthy alternatives

October 28, 2017 -

Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) We often give in to our cravings for sweet or salty snacks, but have you ever stopped and asked yourself why you’re getting the munchies? It could be because your body needs nutrients, says Jessica Crandall, a registered dietitian in Denver, Colorado. You might not think much of a random hankering for a bag […]

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Do you have optimum health? Nutritionist shares information about essential minerals and how to know if you’re deficient

October 25, 2017 -

Posted by Russel Davis

(Natural News) Having bouts of exhaustion and a constant feeling of being under the weather may speak of a mineral deficiency, says BioCare Clinical nutritionist Marta Anhelush in a Daily Mail article. According to the nutrition expert, modern food processing and depleted soil nutrients may play a crucial role in what appears to be a chain reaction […]

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20 canned cat food products from popular brands recalled due to dangerously low levels of nutrients

February 2, 2017 -

Posted by David Gutierrez

(Natural News) Three separate brands of cat food manufactured by the J.M. Smucker Company have been recalled after tests discovered that they were dangerously low in an essential nutrient, the company announced in conjunction with the FDA. Cat food has been recalled from specific varieties and lots of the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty. […]

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Are you Vitamin B12 Deficient?

July 22, 2016 -

Posted by Vicki Batts

(Natural News) Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is one of eight B vitamins. B vitamins are integral to human health because they serve to help the body convert carbohydrates into energy, or glucose. The usage of protein and fat is also enhanced by B vitamins, making them a necessity for healthy skin, hair, nails, eyes and […]

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