Published May 15, 2009

Vital nutrient reduces your risk of blindness by up to 33%

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 50. I can tell you from personal experience — my father suffers with macular degeneration — that it’s far better to prevent this disease than to fight it once you get it. But new evidence suggests you can fight the disease with one particular supplement.

The evidence comes from a review of several studies on fish oil. The reviewers found data that suggests that omega-3 intake from fish, either by supplement or fish two times per week, could reduce early macular degeneration by 24%. And it can reduce late macular degeneration by 33%.

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Published May 14, 2009

Another life-saving use for CoQ10

You probably already know that coenzyme Q10 — or CoQ10 — is the most important enzyme for every cell in your body. It’s vital for energy production in your cells. And it’s also the major antioxidant in the mitochondria. I’ve told you in the past how valuable this enzyme is for protecting your heart and your brain. But now we know that you need it for another life-saving function.

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Published May 13, 2009

The one-two punch to beat cholesterol

Soy is one of the more controversial foods in the medical world. Some studies say it contributes to cancer. Others say it is very healthy. For years, I’ve said modest soy intake is very healthy. And I’ve encouraged my patients and readers to eat or drink a little a few times a week.

Now there’s evidence that soy can lower your cholesterol and fight prostate cancer. In the first study, the researchers found something very interesting. They discovered something you can drink with soy to make it fight cholesterol even better.

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