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What is selenium?

Selenium is trace metallic element found in soil, water, and some foods and is essential to... Full Answer

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What are N-acetylcysteine (NAC) supplements?

N-acetylcysteine (NAC) is a form of the amino acid cysteine, although unlike ordinary cysteine,... Full Answer

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What are acetyl-L-carnitine supplements?

Acetyl-l-carnitine is a dual-acting antioxidant and amino acid known for protecting nerve cells.... Full Answer

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What is coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)?

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an important antioxidant in the prevention of heart disease and... Full Answer

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What is beta-carotene?

Renowned for the yellow color it imparts to carrots and for which it’s named,... Full Answer

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Why is it important to get enough vitamin C?

The fame of the powerful antioxidant vitamin C stems partly from the fact that it is an... Full Answer

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Why do I need vitamin E?

A broad class of related natural chemicals called tocopherols comprise the fat-soluble... Full Answer

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Why are enzymes important for good health?

Enzymes are manufactured in our digestive tracts from the moment we think about or smell food.... Full Answer

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What are probiotics?

As the name suggests, probiotics are “for life.” They are your friendly neighborhood... Full Answer

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What are healthy ways to cook?

Despite a lingering notion that raw foods are preferable to cooked ones, steaming and broiling... Full Answer

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Which foods should I avoid if I'm trying to eat healthy?

Here’s my worst-ten list of foods to avoid:
  1. Fast food. You don’t need
... Full Answer

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What are the health benefits of tea?

You may not think of it this way, but tea is among the world’s most popular herbs. It may... Full Answer

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Why should I add herbs and spices to my food?

Herbs and spices are robust, tangy and pungent. They’re perfect for soups and stews,... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of eating nuts and seeds?

Nuts and seeds have recently gained in popularity because of their omega-3 fatty acid content,... Full Answer

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What are the health benefits of whole-grains?

Our morning bowl of cereal is a potent source of phytochemicals as long as it’s the... Full Answer

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