Can red algae calcium rebuild your bones?

Can red algae calcium rebuild your bones?

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…

Vitamins and minerals deficiency may lead to bladder cancer

Vitamins and minerals deficiency may lead to bladder cancer

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…

High risk of vitamin D toxicity due to self-prescribing

High risk of vitamin D toxicity due to self-prescribing

There is a common advice, as soon as the winter comes, especially in countries with the lack of sunshine. Taking vitamin D, also known a sunshine vitamin, is a must. As we know, vitamin D is produced in the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Everyone is aware of vitamin D benefits and…