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• L-arginine Supplement Boosts Endurance
  August 29, 2010 | 11:56 am

  Research from the University of Exeter just reported that taking a supplement that increases the nitric oxide in your body could significantly boost your stamina during high-intensity exercise. Exeter first started their research with beet juice and showed how the high content of nitrate in beet juice can boost your nitric oxide level and lead [...]

• Vitamin E and D can Help Your Memory
  July 14, 2010 | 6:34 pm

  Two studies just came out. One about the benefits of eating foods high in Vitamin E to lower your risk of developing dementia and another talking about the risk of Vitamin D deficiencies in older adults. 1. Foods Rich in Vitamin E Lowers Your Dementia Risk Eating foods high in Vitamin E appears to lower [...]

• Sugar Increases Heart Disease Risk Factors
  May 3, 2010 | 4:51 pm

  According to a recent study published in the April issue of JAMA, eating higher amounts of added sugars in processed foods is associated with lower levels of HDL, the “good cholesterol” and higher levels of triglycerides, which is an important risk factor that can lead to cardiovascular disease. The authors of the study said “In [...]

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