Lower Your Homocysteine: Protect Your Heart, Brain and Future Health
Homocysteine is a naturally occurring amino acid, but when levels get too high, it can quietly increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and cognitive decline.
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Gary Brecka – World renowned expert in the Genetic Methylation Test – in the UK at last!
Gary Brecka in the UK talking about the Genetic Methylation test.
Methylation – The best kept optimal health secret according to Gary Brecka.
The Methylation DNA – test, popularised by Gary Brecka, offers a comprehensive analysis of genetic factors influencing the methylation process. Methylation, which is a vital biological mechanism, governs how the body processes essential nutrients like vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Understanding one’s methylation profile can unveil potential deficiencies or inefficiencies in nutrient processing, offering valuable […]
About turn for Ben Goladacre?
After years of dismissing the value of complimentary health and the science behind this and natural or pharmaceutical grade supplements Ben Goldacre, columnist from the Guardian appears to have had a bit of a think. Mr Goldacre has written a book called “Bad Pharma”. This book exposes the tricks and bad science that some pharmaceutical […]
Cut Your Risk of Cancer by Reducing Red Meat Consumption
An independent report by the Scientific Advisory Committee reviewed the links between meat consumption and bowel cancer. It suggested those who eat at least 90g of red or processed meat a day faced higher levels of the disease. This is significant as bowel cancer kills around 16,500 people in the UK every year. The DoH […]
Study shows raised homocysteine levels are linked to dementia
An article in Nature Journal confirms previous evidence that raised homocysteine levels are a likely primary predictor and potential cause of the brain damage that identifies Alzheimer’s. ‘homocysteine is associated with an increase in the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia’ Levels of Homocysteine area associated with a lack of Vitamin B6, B12 and Folic acid. […]
Nutrient deficiencies are sweeping across Britain
Millions of adults and children in the UK are risking poor health and even serious illness because of major shortfalls in their nutrition, according to an important new report out today The researchers found that a quarter of women have inadequate intakes of iron, more than 50% lack the antioxidant selenium and nearly one in […]
Save money, Ditch the credit card and eat more healthily
A study published this week showed that when we pay for food with cash we make healthier choices and steer clear of junk food and impulse purchases. Cash should also keep your weight down as researchers suggested that there is a link between rising obesity and the use of cash cards in America. Great news […]
Chilli may be hot news for blood pressure?
Research carried out in China has demonstrated that rats fed capsaicin (the chemical that makes chillis hot) had more relaxed blood vessels and lower blood pressure than mice given a diet without capsaicin. The researchers suggest that eating chillis may be a promising lifestyle intervention for people with hypertension. Until further research is done, people […]
Flavonoids in chocolate cut heart risks
Recent research carried out in Sweden has been widely reported in the media because it claims that chocolate can reduce the risk of heart failure in elderly and middle-aged women. The researchers asked thousands of people to complete questionnaires listing which foods they commonly eat and found that older women who eat one to two […]