Published July 30, 2014

Is CLA really a healthy fatty acid?

 Some years back, I told you about the exciting supplement conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA is a fatty acid naturally occurring mostly in dairy and meat. Previous reports suggested that it could play a role in weight loss, preventing arterial disease and cancer, and improving insulin resistance. However, most of the work was in rodents. When it comes to humans, not much was known — until now.

 

 

 

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Published July 25, 2014

Taking vitamin D is vital if you want to avoid diabetes

 Vitamin D is no longer an overlooked vitamin. And yet I continue to see patients low in this hormone/vitamin, even in summer, even in those who read my newsletter. This is bad news, as vitamin D deficiency contributes to many major illnesses. Now researchers have linked vitamin D to another health challenge — insulin resistance. That's important for anyone with metabolic syndrome.

 

 

 

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Published July 24, 2014

Does coffee have the ability to preserve your memory?

 I have reported to you before on the surprising memory-enhancing effects of caffeinated coffee. Not only does caffeinated coffee have well-known immediate effects on alertness, mood, attention, and energy, but it also has very positive long-term effects.

 

 

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