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Archive for February, 2010

Vitamins and supplements – vitamin D

Vitamin D is necessary for the body to absorb calcium, which is necessary for bone growth and continued strength.  The body also needs adequate levels of vitamin D to ensure proper function of the immune system and the neuromuscular system.  Vitamin D deficiency in the body can lead to soft and/or fragile bones.  In some [...]

February 6th, 2010
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Fish Oil for mental illness?

According to the results of a recently released Austrian study from the February issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, fish oil, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids,  may actually reduce the risk of full blown psychotic disorders in those who display signs of mental illness.
The omega-3 fatty acids in the fish oil may [...]

February 6th, 2010
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