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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Health Benefits Vitamin C

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The Surprising Benefits of Vitamin C

By Heather Reese Health Expert
Cold and flu season has definitely arrived! Everywhere you go people are coughing, sneezing and sniffling. It’s usually around this time of year that you hear the word Vitamin C thrown around – everyone is recommending it to help you get better or to prevent you from getting sick.

While Vitamin C can help with wound healing, researchers do not agree on its efficacy against the common cold and flu. Some studies report that taking Vitamin C when you are exposed to a virus can prevent you from... Read more »

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Vitamins: Healthy Foods
...high in cholesterol, very little of it has a negative effect on people with normal levels. And the health benefits of eggs are now known to be very high. (People with diabetes or those with high... Read more »
Vitamins: Dietary Health Benefits
Dietary Health BenefitsThe benefits of any dietary factors are very difficult to prove, and, to date, there is no hard evidence that any supplement protects against any major disease. Studies on... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Other Treatments
...Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in oily fish like mackerel, salmon, and albacore tuna, have many health benefits but the most current evidence suggests they do not help prevent kidney stones.... Read more »
Vitamins: Carotenoids
...apricots. It does not convert to vitamin A but may have important cancer fighting properties and other health benefits.The beneficial actions of most carotenes such as those tomatoes, corn, and... Read more »
Peptic Ulcers: Lifestyle Changes
...in natural chemicals known as flavonoids that appear to inhibit H. pylori growth and have many other health benefits. In fact, cranberry juice specifically may have properties that help prevent H.... Read more »

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