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08/03/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Bipolar disorder may be a side-effect of a nutritional deficiency – correcting your diet can help beat it

Bipolar disorder, also referred to as “manic depression,” is a brain disorder that affects millions of people. For many, bipolar disorder can be hard to cope with — but research has shown that nutritional supplements can help keep symptoms under control, naturally. Scientists believe that people genetically predisposed to bipolar may be susceptible to a […]

03/24/2018 / By David Williams

Personalized nutrition tests aim to identify micronutrient and vitamin deficiencies

Personalized nutrition is of utmost importance, especially for athletes. Now a newly formulated blood test and food questionnaire combo has been developed to ensure the achievement of certain nutritional goals. It’s a system called NutriProfiel, and it has been devised to show clear links between levels of folic acid and vitamins B6, B12, and D […]

01/29/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Iron intake helps prevent hearing loss, study finds

An iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the United States. Up to 30 percent of the world’s population are anemic, mainly due to low levels of iron. Women in their 30’s and 40’s are among those at greatest risk. Iron is an essential mineral which plays a role in many important physiological […]

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