Monthly Archives: August 2011

Can multivitamins improve your memory?

Posted on August 29, 2011 by MDR

A study conducted in France involved participants who received daily vitamin C (120 mg), β-carotene (6 mg), vitamin E (30 mg), selenium (100 μg), and zinc (20 mg) in combination or as a placebo. The aim of the study was … Continue reading →

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Take SOD for energy and combating stress effects

Posted on August 17, 2011 by MDR

SOD is the main enzyme of the enzymatic antioxidant defense system of the body. It survives as an antioxidant in the body far longer than any other exogenous antioxidant. Recent studies have shown that supplementing with extracts containing SOD, such … Continue reading →

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Alpha Lipoic Acid may help reduce weight

Posted on August 15, 2011 by MDR

A study published in the American Journal of Medicine reported that daily intake of alpha-lipoic acid (1800 mg of ALA) for a period of 20 weeks resulted in reducing body weight in obese people. Some common side effects from the … Continue reading →

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More protein equals more weight loss

Posted on August 2, 2011 by MDR

A new study demonstrates that higher-protein meals improve perceived appetite and satiety in overweight and obese men during weight loss.(1) According to the research, published in Obesity, higher-protein intake led to greater satiety throughout the day as well as reductions … Continue reading →

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