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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 | |