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Health Capsule Nutrition Education Articles

Educating people about making nutrition-smart dietary
decisions for maintaining optimal fitness and health.

Knowledge is the power to improve your health...

When it comes to your nutritional well-being, the more you know,
the better off you'll be. Stay informed with the facts, studies and
relevant articles about nutrition research and
developments from
the scientific community worldwide.


Each article reports how dietary intake of specific nutrients
from
foods play a big role in promoting optimal health and wellness. Use
the index below to locate articles from within our reference archives.


Explore these nutritional healthcare topics:

Allergy Management:
    
Black Tea compounds show anti-allergy potential    
     Fat cells play role in development of type 2 diabetes
 
Anti-Aging & Longevity:
     Antioxidants & L-Arginine benefits over Age 50
       sports participants

     Antioxidants may boost colon health
     Arginine Supplement assists speed cyclists over age 50
     Blueberries boost memory in older adults
     B-Vitamins may lead to happier seniors
     High blood levels of Vitamin E reduces Alzheimer’s risk   
     Grape juice may boost
memory in elderly

     Vitamin D in people over 65
     Vitamin D & Curcumin benefit Alzheimer's patients
    
Dietary and lifestyle risk factors cause premature death     

     Higher Folate reduces hearing loss
     Memory and Alzheimer's Disease
     Poor sleep affects relationships
    
Red Wine polyphenol compound Resveratrol health benefits
    
Vitamin D may boost physical function for seniors
Bone Support & Skeletal Health:

     Beer may prevent osteoporosis
      Flaxseed Oil cuts osteoporosis risk
      Green Tea linked to healthier bones
     Green Tea improves bone health

      Green Tea helps reduce tooth loss
     Omega-3 linked to healthier, stronger bones
     Vitamin D for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery

     Vitamin D plus Calcium protect against fractures
Children's and Teen's Health:
     Adolescent obesity rates decline, disparities worsen
     Calcium in early life may prevent obesity later
     Insomnia symptoms linked with medical complaints
    
Insufficient Vitamin D increases asthma risks
       Music therapy
       Omega-3 Fatty Acids may boost brain function in boys
       Omega-3 improves cardio in overweight teens
Diabetes & Blood Sugar Control:

       Antioxidants help lower diabetes rates
     Benefits of Cinnamon for diabetes
       Blueberries demonstrate strong anti-diabetic potential
     Berries reduce Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk
     Chromium Picolinate reduces diabetic kidney inflammation
       Cinnamon Extracts may reduce diabetes and heart disease risk
      Cinnamon may improve blood sugar levels
     Cinnamon regulates diabetes and hypertension
     Coffee, Tea reduce diabetes risk 
     Fat cells play role in development of type 2 diabetes
     Flaxseed Oil cuts osteoporosis risk
     Garlic Oil reverses diabetes-linked heart disease
     Large waist size linked to higher diabetes rates
     Omega 3's diabetic health benefits
     Omega-3 and heart failure in diabetics

     Soy reduces diabetes risk
    
Spinach & green leafy vegetables reduce diabetes risk
     Tea polyphenols benefit for diabetics
     Vitamin D for diabetic heart health
    
Obesity and diabetes double risk of heart failure
    
Carnitine reverses glucose intolerance
    
Black Tea may aid diabetics
      Olive Oil extract prevents obesity, diabetes
     Regular Coffee Drinking May Reduce Diabetes 

     Supplements protect diabetics against retinopathy

Dietary Health:
     Nation’s diet in crisis
Energy & Vitality:

       Poor sleep and relationship satisfaction    
    
Carnitine reverses glucose intolerance
Eye Health:  
     Antioxidants, carotenoids & vitamins help
        maintain eye health

     Dietary carotenoids benefit eye health
     Drinking Green Tea could reduce glaucoma risk
     Fruits and vegetables for better vision and eye health
     Lutein plus Vitamin A may slow vision loss
    
Lycopene protects skin against UV-induced free radicals
     Macular degeneration correlates to dietary factors   
    
Omega 3 and eye health

     Omega-3 may prevent age-related sight loss

     Omega-3 (EPA-DHA) for healthy eyes
     Fruits and vegetables for better vision
     Tea compounds boost eye health
Hearing Loss Protection:
    
Omega-3 protects against hearing loss
Heart Health:
 
     Antioxidants boost heart health and metabolism 
     Blueberries linked to improved blood vessel health  
     Bran may slash hypertension risk   

     Brown Rice is valuable for cardiovascular protection
     Cardiovascular benefits of dairy proteins
     Cocoa compounds boost blood flow during exercise
     Coffee or tea in moderation for heart benefits
     Controlling cholesterol, blood pressure to prevent stroke
     CoQ10 heart healthy benefits
     Diet high in B Vitamins lowers heart risks
     Eating nuts improves cholesterol levels
     Chocolate linked to better heart health
     Fat deposits around the heart indicate cardiovascular problems
     Flavonoids for heart health
     Flavanols in cocoa linked to cardiovascular health benefits
     Folic Acid reduces blood pressure
     Fatty fish reduce men's heart failure risk
     Fat collection and decreased heart function
     Grapes may help lower blood pressure
     Grapefruit Juice may boost CoQ10 uptake
     Heart-Healthy Oats protect arteries
     Hibiscus Tea reduces blood pressure
     Lycopene linked to healthier blood vessels
     Low levels of Vitamin B6 increase heart disease risk   
    
Low testosterone increase long-term risk of death  
     Muscular heart failure patients have better survival chance
     Omega-3 for heart health, reducing diabetes risk,
        and weight management
 

     Omega 3's diabetic health benefits
     Omega-3 and heart failure in diabetics
     Omega-3 linked to younger biological age
     Orange juice protects against bad effects of high fat meals
     Pomegranate’s valuable health benefits    
     Folate improves artery function and heart health
     Folic Acid reduces blood pressure
    
Antioxidants from berries improve cholesterol levels
     Less sleep and high blood pressure   
     Mediterranean-style diet improves heart function

     Plant proteins key to better health

     High blood pressure and memory problems
     NFL players not more likely to develop heart disease
     Significant heart health benefits of pistachios  
    
Soy linked to improved lung health
    
Smoking an high blood pressure
     Too much red meat increases heart failure risk    
     Vitamin D reduces heart disease and diabetes in older people

     Vitamin D supplements reduce heart disease risk
     Vitamin E decreases chronic obstructive pulmonary disease    

     Walnuts can cut cholesterol
     Watermelon lowers blood pressure
Immune Support:
 
       Antioxidant vegetables prevent lymph cancers
       Antioxidants boost colon health
       Low Vitamin D levels correlates to higher death risk
     Black Tea may aid diabetics

     Coffee and liver disease

     Chocolate may ease migraines
    
Dramatic growth in cancer rates
     Fatty food weakens the immune system
     Garlic and Onion boost mineral absorption
     Green Tea boosts cell health
     Omega-3 for liver health
    
Plants protect people from disease
     Powerful benefits of eating vegetables daily
     Red Wine polyphenol compound Resveratrol health benefits    
     Soy linked to improved lung health

      Susceptibility to swine flu 
     Valuable health benefits of Spirulina
     Vitamin D fights Crohn’s Disease
       Vitamin D plays role in immune system activation 
       Zinc deficiency due to inadequate dietary intake
       Zinc research suggests therapeutic benefits
Intestinal Health:
    
Blueberries help counteract intestinal diseases
    
Inulin functions as super-prebiotic
     Prunes & Psyllium maintain regularity and
       alleviate constipation

    
Rye better than laxatives for constipation relief 
     Simple lifestyle could prevent bowel cancer
Joint & Cartilage Health:

      Omega-3 plus Glucosamine for joint health
     Vitamin D plus Calcium protect against fractures
Liver Function
     Olive Oil may protect against liver damage
Men's Health:
     Aspirin lowers death risk for men with prostate cancer
     Cranberry benefits prostate health
      Omega-3 protects men from chest pains
    
Fats of any kind boost prostate cancer risk  
     Folic Acid benefits for men

     Green Tea may slow prostate cancer
     High calcium intake improves male survival
     Low testosterone increase long-term risk of death
     Magnesium benefits male heart health  
     Magnesium may decrease colon cancer risks
     Polyphenols in red wine & green tea halt prostate cancer     
     Poor sleep and relationship satisfaction 
     Selenium protects men against diabetes

Mental Performance & Stress Management:

     B Vitamins slow brain atrophy    
     Exercise is often the best cure for depression 

     Mediterranean Diet may help fight depression    
     Chocolate helps ease emotional stress
     Depression affects visual perception
     Poor sleep affects relationships
    
Better sleep associated with academic success
    
Insomnia symptoms linked with medical complaints
     Herbal ingredients may help reduce anxiety  
  
     Hormone levels contribute to stress resilience
     Low levels of Vitamin B6 may contribute to Parkinson’s disease
     Melatonin may help reduce anxiety   
    
Music and the arts, fight depression, promote health
     Natural phytochemicals in tea boost attention span
     Nitrate-rich foods increase blood flow to brain
     Not enough Vitamin D may increase risk for depression    
     Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk
     Omega-3, Vitamins, Minerals reduce aggressive behavior
     Overweight middle-aged adults risk cognitive decline
     Green Tea may reduce stress
     Resveratrol (from Grape Seed Extract) boosts
       blood flow in the brain
     Vitamin C may improve mood of hospitalized patients
    
Vitamin D & Curcumin benefit Alzheimer's patients
    
Vitamin D may cut risk for Parkinson’s disease
     Vitamin E may boost brain health after stroke
     Vitamins D & E show brain benefits
Nutrition-Based Cancer Prevention:
     Adding spices to meat reduces the cancer risk
     Animal fats linked to pancreatic cancer    

     Antioxidant vegetables prevent lymph cancers
     Black Tea polyphenols may reduce cancer risk
     Cancer survival benefits proper nutritional intake
     Calcium and Vitamin D for colorectal health
     Citrus compounds may reduce cancer risk

     Colorectal cancer in young adults
     
Colorectal cancer rates increasing worldwide
     Dietary factors influence ovarian cancer survival
     Dramatic growth in cancer rates
     Green Tea Extract helps keep cancer in check
     Green Tea may protect against blood cell cancer

     Green Tea may protect against oral cancer
     Green Tea may reduce risk of lung cancer
     Green Tea may slow prostate cancer
     Green Tea Extract and leukemia    
     Higher Vitamin B6 levels reduce lung cancer risk   
     Onion compound may protect colon from cancer
     Coffee reduces risk of prostate cancer
     Key component of Flaxseed (Lignans) fights cancer
     Low cholesterol and prostate cancer
     Low dose of regular aspirin wards off bowel cancer
     Mango fruit helps prevent colon and
       breast cancer

     Milk Thistle Herb protects cancer patients from liver toxicity
     Multi-Vitamins reduce lung cancer risk
     Omega 3 curbs precancerous growths
        in people prone to bowel cancer
     Omega-3, Vitamins C & E boost pancreatic health
     Papaya extract slows growth of cancer cells
     Pomegranate extract may lower breast cancer risk
     Selenium demonstrates protective effect for bladder cancer    
     Soft drink consumption increases pancreatic cancer risk   
     Soy reduces breast cancer   

     Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer
     Vitamin K may cut lymph cancer risk according to study
     Vitamins A, C and E reduce colon cancer risk
     Vitamins and minerals reduce bladder cancer risk
Oral Health:

     Green Tea boosts oral health and reduces tooth loss   
     Omega-3 improves oral health

     Omega-3 may reduce gum disease
Reproductive Health:
     Antioxidants beneficial for fertility, sperm quality
Respiratory Health:

    
Insufficient Vitamin D increases asthma risks
      Folic Acid treats allergies and asthma
      Lycopene may reduce risk of asthma
     Respiratory benefits from onion, garlic and quercetin
     Smoking and high blood pressure

      Vitamin D effective helping reduce mold allergies
Skincare Nutrition:
     Antioxidant nutrients for aging skin
     Lycopene protects skin against UV-induced free radicals
     Pomegranate for healthy skin
     Skin color gives clues to health
     Tomato-Nutrient Lycopene boosts skin carotenoid levels
     Vitamin C and skin protection

Sports and Muscle Nutrition:
     Building muscle doesn’t require lifting heavy weights   
     L-Carnitine may boost exercise recovery    
     Low Vitamin D associated with fatter, weaker muscles
     Plant proteins key to better health

Virus Protection:
    
Hand sanitizers are better than hand washing
     Cranberry Juice helps protect against staph infections
Weight Management:

     Calcium valuable for weight loss
     Capsaicin from Cayenne, Red Chili Peppers
       for weight loss
   
     Curcumin helps cut body fat and weight gain

    Dangers associated with high fat
    High-fat diet impairs muscle health
    Fat linked to decreased heart functions
   
Fatty foods stimulate the hunger hormone   
    Olive Oil Extract prevents obesity, diabetes

    Obesity and diabetes double risk of heart failure

    Omega-3 linked to lower incidence of obesity
    Western diets turn on fat genes
 
    Phytochemicals help battle obesity, disease
    Mediterranean Diet may help fight depression
    Resveratrol has metabolic benefits for obese
   
Soy reduces breast cancer

    Vinegar an effective natural fat-fighter
    Vitamin D linked to weight loss
Women's Health:

     Antioxidants plus exercise boost bones in women
    
Compounds from spices protect breast health

     Curcumin could reduce breast cancer risk
     Dementia linked to high blood pressure