Archive for June 3rd, 2010
Depression & Vitamin D: The Emerging Link
In a recent study performed by researchers from the National Institute of Aging in the United States, insufficient levels of vitamin D may be the reason why many individuals over the age of 65 are experiencing symptoms of depression. Senior individuals often have low levels of the important vitamin because they tend to stay indoors [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under Depression, Vitamin D.
Tags: bone health, Depression, skin health, Vitamin D
Comments: none
Beta-Glucan Shows Promise as Probiotic Agent
Beta-glucan is a fibrous compound that naturally occurs in the cell walls of food such as the fiber of the barley plant and edible yeast. Beta-glucan is also present in food mushrooms, such as the maitake mushroom. Since it is nearly everywhere, eating food that has lots of beta-glucan may improve digestion, new study says. [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2010 under Probiotics.
Tags: bad cholesterol, barley, Beta-glucan, coronary heart disease, immunostimulant, LDL, oats
Comments: none