Recent studies contribute to the evidence that there are benefits to drinking coffee. Here’s the current scientific thinking on the subject. Recently published research: One study, published in 2022, examines data from a 16,000 person study called Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC). ARIC’s study goal is to see if there’s any...
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The mitochondria in cells produce energy. In the process they form reactive oxygen species. Reactive oxygen species, also called free radicals or oxygen radicals are used in many metabolic processes that are essential to life. For example, they are are part of enzyme reactions in the body. White blood cells, like neutrophils produce reactive oxygen...
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Did you know that around 23,000 emergency room visits a year are the result of reactions to dietary supplements? Or that spending on dietary supplements tops $30 billion (2011 figure)? What are dietary supplements anyway? The Food and Drug Administration defines dietary supplements as products that you take to add to the nutritional value of your diet. They...
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