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06 Sep 2024

60% Of People Are Missing These Four Key Nutrients In Their Diets

Discover the four essential nutrients that 60% of people are lacking in their diets. Learn about the importance of vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, and potassium, and find out how to ensure you're getting enough of these crucial nutrients.

16 Sep 2021

All you need to know about vitamin supplements

Vitamin B12 can help keep nerve and blood cells healthy, make DNA and prevent anaemia Vitamins C and E can prevent cell damage

16 Jun 2021

Can lack of nutrients cause behavioural changes?

Iron deficiency can cause Anaemia Almost a third of the world's population is shaken by Iodine deficiency

Dietary supplements

18 Jul 2019

Dietary supplements may do more harm than good: Study

The intake of some vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements may not benefit the heart and, in some cases, may even prove to be injurious.

19 Feb 2018

Excess calcium in brain may lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is one of a number of neurodegenerative diseases caused when naturally occurring proteins fold into the wrong shape and stick together with other proteins, eventually forming thin filament-like structures called amyloid fibrils.

01 Jan 2018

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may not reduce fracture risk, claims study

Previous studies have come to mixed conclusions about an association between supplements and fracture risk, researchers said.

28 Dec 2017

Calcium, vitamin D supplements not harmful for older people

They were participants in 33 randomised clinical trials comparing supplement use -- calcium, vitamin D or both -- with placebo or no treatment and new fractures.

13 Oct 2017

Calcium could reduce risk of osteoporosis after menopause

Calcium is vital for strong healthy bones and worldwide scientific societies have issued guidance about the daily requirements from childhood to old age.

16 Aug 2017

Increase your intake of iron, calcium: 5 tips for healthy nails

Increase your intake of iron, calcium and massage your nails with olive oil to keep your nails healthy, say experts.

27 Jul 2017

Scientists identify link between calcium, cholesterol

The findings showed that targeting calcium in the cell could lead to a new way to control cholesterol metabolism that increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

14 Jul 2017

Excess calcium behind dangerous hospital infection

The study showed that increased levels of calcium in the gut, because of certain medications or supplements, triggers Clostridium difficile (C. diff) -- a bacterium that chiefly affects older patients living in nursing homes, or those who have been confined to a hospital environment for a long time.

05 Jul 2017

Mineral water a good source of calcium, says study

A new study says that mineral water can be a good source of calcium and can come as an alternative to dairy and milk products.

19 Mar 2017

Harder calcium deposits may predict heart attack risk

For the study, the team evaluated the composition of coronary artery plaque identified in the subjects through computerised tomography (CT) coronary angiography.

07 Mar 2017

Want to add iron, calcium in your diet? Check out these yummy ways!

Do you want to include iron, calcium to your daily diet in a yummy way?

08 Nov 2016

Low Vitamin D level and risk of bladder cancer are interlinked

A systematic review of seven studies say that lack of Vitamin D in human body is associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.

08 Nov 2016

Low Vitamin D levels may up bladder cancer risk

Vitamin D, which is produced by the body through exposure to sunshine, helps the body control calcium and phosphate levels. It can also be obtained from food sources such as fatty fish and egg yolks.

29 Jun 2016

8 ultimate reasons to drink buttermilk every day!

Here are some five amazing reasons why buttermilk is a blessing for your health.

03 Jun 2016

You'll never throw away empty egg-shells after watching this video!

The video you are about to watch, demonstrates how you can make your own calcium powder using egg-shells.

29 Apr 2016

Vegan? Here's how you can get all key nutrients!

Following a vegetarian diet can yield health benefits as it reduces your risk of heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.

18 Mar 2016

Calcium can ensure good night's sleep

The study showed that sleep depends on the activity of calcium inside neurons.

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