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Diamine oxidase (DAO) breaks down dietary histamine before it reaches your bloodstream. Here is what the enzyme actually does, where it comes from, and a detail that most explainers get wrong. Diamine oxidase, or DAO, is an enzyme your body make...
Lithium orotate is a supplement that has attracted interest for mental wellbeing, cognitive support, and general wellness. But is it right for you? Here we explore what lithium orotate is, who uses it, and what you should know before considering it.
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Many people with diabetes start to view their kitchen cupboard as the enemy. Food becomes a chore. A constant reminder of what you can't eat, of what you have given up. However, food - the right food - is on your side. When you start to think of y...
Keep ReadingThe humble nettle may safely improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients and also reduce inflammatory markers. Tests on nettle leaf, taken as capsules or as a tincture were carried out with promising results. Learn more here.
Keep ReadingRed rice yeast (Monascus purpureus) is a food supplement made of a red coloured yeast grown on rice. Red rice yeast contains many natural compounds including a group of fourteen monacolins. One of them, monacolin K, is what the statin drug lovasta...
Keep ReadingOne in every three adults in the UK has high blood pressure. About a third of these people do not know that they have it as there are no obvious symptoms and it is often only picked up when their GP checks blood pressure during a routine visit.Hig...
Keep ReadingIf your doctor has told you that you have high cholesterol, he/she will mean that the LDL (Low Density) cholesterol (not HDL (High Density) cholesterol) level in your blood test is too high. It is important to keep LDL cholesterol levels low as hi...
Keep ReadingHeart disease, known as cardiovascular disease or CVD, is the leading cause of death in the world. There are many drugs to treat heart disease but many often have side effects, especially when people end up taking 3, 4 or 5 other drugs together (a...
Keep ReadingHow can you support your heart health as you age through herbal medicine? Learn more here.
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So you've had a checkup at the doctor, and been given a scare as your blood pressure is up and next time you go back you'll be on medication. But you can do a huge amount yourself to reduce your blood pressure. Read more here.
Keep ReadingDrink your way to a healthier heart! Here are our 5 refreshing herbal teas to help lower cholesterol. Learn more here.
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