(Natural News) Homocysteine is an amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. High homocysteine levels, called hyperhomocysteinemia, are known to increase disease risk. As a case in point, the condition is linked to heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. High homocysteine levels and cardiovascular disease Previous research has found that homocysteine can damage the endothelium, the tissue lining the […]

(Natural News) Following a balanced diet helps your body get the vitamins and minerals it needs to function well. But not everyone receives the right amount of nutrients from eating healthy food, which is where supplements come in. If you’re experiencing symptoms like muscle cramps or gut problems, you may be deficient in magnesium, vitamin […]

(Natural News) Hypothyroidism is a condition wherein the thyroid glands do not produce enough hormones to sustain metabolic functions. As a result, people with this condition may experience a wide array of symptoms like fatigue, constipation, aches and pains, and depression. While this disease can affect both sexes, it is especially common in women and […]

(Natural News) Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables can help boost your overall health. According to health experts, consuming certain foods like eggs and pecans can also help lower your risk of developing conditions such as cancer or diabetes. Data from the Nutrition 2018 conference revealed that some foods have protective effects against certain health problems. Although the research […]

(Natural News) The human body needs vitamin A to maintain overall health. But since your body is unable to produce the vitamin on its own, you need to follow a nutritious diet full of vitamin A-rich foods to prevent deficiency. Vitamin A: An essential nutrient that boosts eye health Vitamin A offers the following benefits […]

(Natural News) Swordfish, which has a long, flat bill, is a type of oily fish. Swordfish provides many nutrients and health benefits. Eating swordfish can: Help improve your sleep quality – Swordfish contains high amounts of magnesium, which is a mineral that helps reduce sleep problems. This mineral has a soothing effect on the muscles and […]

(Natural News) The World Health Organization (WHO) calls air pollution “the world’s largest single environmental health risk.” With over 90 percent of the world’s population living in areas where they are exposed to unsafe levels of pollution, a solution is desperately needed. While simply preventing the pollution is the obvious and logical solution, that is simply […]

(Natural News) The scourge of mental health problems plaguing the U.S. has been called an epidemic. Back in 2014, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) revealed that close to 20 percent of the total adult population of the United States is diagnosed with some form of mental illness each year, including depression, […]

(Natural News) There are different types of vitamin B that the body needs to function properly. Having insufficient levels of any of these can significantly affect your body. However, it is important to note that deficiencies in specific types of vitamin B may not manifest in similar ways. To help you identify if you have are deficient […]

(Natural News) Taking high doses of vitamin B supplements may offer protection against the adverse health effects of air pollution, according to a small study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. To test this, researchers examined 10 participants given daily doses of a vitamin B supplement containing 2.5 mg of folic […]