Disease Prevention & Specific Conditions
If you have ever taken ordinary calcium tablets hoping to preserve bone strength, you have probably assumed that’s all they can do, slow down bone loss. Here’s the good news: algaeCal, a plant-based calcium derived from red marine algae (Lithothamnion superpositum), feels more like a bone-builder than just a protector. This algae grows off South…
An active sex life has a positive impact on health. Having sex three or four times a week reduces the risk of heart attack or stroke by half, according to research. A British cardiologist studied 2400 men in Wales, to come up with this finding. At the start of the study, the men were asked…
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid with powerful antioxidant properties that exists naturally in various plants, algae and seafood. Most astaxanthin is derived from the algae, Haematococcus pluvialis, which is commonly consumed by fish and crustaceans and is responsible for their pink coloration. Its most researched properties are those associated with eye and skin health, although it…
Dementia cases increase constantly every year as the world’s ageing population expands. So far, there is no an effective therapy for those who suffer memory loss, therefore, prevention seems to be the essential to address this public health problem. One of the latest studies focuses its attention on blueberries and their benefits for dementia (1).…
Every year, bladder cancer is diagnosed in about 430,000 people worldwide. It is estimated to be three times more likely to affect men than women. The risk of bladder cancer increases with both age and smoking, but micronutrient deficiencies could provide a possible explanation as to why a population that consumes the least fruit and…
If I list names such as metformin, pioglitazone, glimepiride or vildagliptin, you probably won’t know what they are for unless you suffer from diabetes. Yes, they belong to diabetic drugs list. However, there are some other simple names such as cinnamon and chromium which are not pharmaceutical drugs, but they may work as a medicine…
One of the most common questions that my clients ask in practise is if antibiotics and probiotics can be taken together. Answer: yes and no. But it seems more relevant how and when to use them. Many people chose to take probiotics when they start a course of antibiotics in order to prevent side effects…
Probiotics or “friendly bacteria” reduce the impact of winter infections in elderly people. A study (1) developed for Italian investigators highlighted that a variety of probiotics regimens can improve white blood cell counts in older people. It means that the whole immune system responds quicker and faster to any infection in the body. Investigators recruited…
From time to time some foods, brands, exotic herbs, supplements or just simple vitamins become a trend. Beta-carotene supplements experienced this tendency a few years ago when they were touted as a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer vitamin. As you can imagine, the demand of beta-carotene increased dramatically within days. However, there is always a scary…
Which antibiotics do you take today? How many times daily? For how long? These questions come easily if someone needs an antibiotic treatment to address a health issue. So, when a drug course finishes, we can say that a person is free from antibiotics. Nevertheless, the reality is far from this statement. Believe it or…
Ten years ago, an electronic journal Der Pharma Chemica published an article with a positive outlook for pineapple. Apparently, this tropical fruit may be very effective to treat coughs. Afterwards, many health sites started to affirm the effectiveness of pineapple and also that it may work up to 5 times better than a cough syrup.…
There is a mineral that always comes first to mind when someone is diagnosed with osteoporosis – calcium. But, what about magnesium? People with osteoporosis are advised to increase their dairy intake and also to take some calcium supplements. Has this “calcium-universal” remedy been helping people? Possibly, it has done more harm than good (1).…
