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Accessory Nutrients
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| | In addition to the vitamins and minerals, a number of other nutritional/biochemical supplements are in common use (many more than I will describe here). These might be prescribed by health practitioners, and various nutrients and dietary aids can be purchased in grocery stores, pharmacies, or health food stores or through the mail from many companies. Literally hundreds of new preparations are marketed each year. The supplement market has greatly improved and expanded in the last two decades, but the wide availability, heavy advertising, and variety of opinions about what is the best for us can make it very difficult for the individual to know or decide what he or she needs. And the literature from the manufacturers backing up their claims for these supplements ranges from common, promotional tales to good scientific research. Here I try to provide you with the most current, accurate information that is based on both science and experience. |
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Diet & Nutrition Update Breast Health Tip #14: Avoid AlcoholAvoid alcohol and drink "health-promoting drinks" like organic fruit juices, green tea, and purified water instead. Here's why: researchers have found one drink a day can increase your risk of breast cancer by 11%; two drinks a day by 22 to 40%; and three drinks a day by 33 to 70%.... Full article... |
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