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Evening primrose oil: Vitamin E and premenstrual syndrome

January 27, 2018February 24, 2012 by admin

Today I remember a fatty acid that give very useful in Orthomolecular Nutrition and helps improve PMS. The evening primrose, associated with vitamin E.

The Evening Primrose is a plant whose qualities have been so little known eighties. But research conducted in the early eighties showed that evening primrose oil has some interesting medicinal properties.

The oil extracted from the seeds of evening primrose is very rich in essential fatty acids among which linoleic acid essential for the stability of the membranes of cells throughout the body, for neural development, to balance the hormonal system and the regulation of blood coagulation among other functions.

Supplements to prevent influenza

June 24, 2016December 23, 2011 by admin

Influenza is a disease that annually kills about 36,000 people being mostly children and the elderly. According to a study by Consumer Reports, 50% of people tested in the present range of substances and products to combat the disease, the most chosen vitamin D supplements and so-called multivitamins.

Supplements for preventing influenza are very expensive products and according to a national survey on the use of these, which have proved most effective are those that produce the leading brands in the market as supplements “elderberry” and “N-acetyl cysteine” were rated by Consumer Reports Health (CRS) as possibly effective for fighting the flu symptoms.

What to do to reduce the effect of a cold?

April 29, 2015November 9, 2011 by admin

Usually when you get hit by a cold, it lasts seven days; following are some tips to reduce this time:

Take more vitamin D for three days
The decrease of vitamin D in the body is known among people who live in cold regions and as soon as the temperature begins to fall. What makes the body vulnerable against viruses.

More Vitamin G
Vitamin G increases the body’s immunity and therefore more strength to fight the virus by stimulating white blood cells. One study found that this vitamin increases the power of white blood cells in its attack against the causes of the disease.