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New Findings in Lyme Disease Research

Lyme disease (LD) is the most common vector-borne disease in the USA (approximately 30,000 cases annually) and in Europe (approximately 65,000 – 80,000 cases annually). However, […]

The Benefits of Micronutrients in Skin Disease – Psoriasis

Psoriasis is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by thickened, red skin with silvery scaled patches. These patches typically occur on the scalp, elbows, knees, […]

Micronutrients Support Normal Uterine Contractions

The uterus, commonly referred as the “womb”, is a hollow and highly expandable organ responsible for accommodating the growing fetus during the nine months of pregnancy. […]

Health Protective Effects of Phytonutrients: Curcumin

Curcumin is the most abundant natural phenol (curcuminoid) present in turmeric, the Indian curry spice, and gives it its yellow color. Obtained from the rhizomes of […]

Health Protective Effects of Phytonutrients: Quercetin

Phytonutrients are natural components of plants. Their important functions include protecting the plants from insects, diseases, draught, ultraviolet rays and pollutants. Until recently, phytonutrients were not […]

Micronutrient Synergy Helps Maintain Healthy Teeth and Gums

Gum disease affects everyone and is not exclusively a childhood disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about half of all American […]

Micronutrients effectively control multiple steps in breast cancer

Excluding skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the US. Around 1 in 8 women are likely to develop it during […]

Micronutrients may help in Tinnitus-induced Hearing Loss

Tinnitus (“Tin-EYE-tus”) is a symptom characterized by an auditory perception of noise or ringing in the ears. However, patients may also describe it as hissing, pulsing, […]