Commonly used vitamin could help produce ‘good’ cholesterol, UF researchers find – HealthCanal.com

Commonly used vitamin could help produce 'good' cholesterol , UF researchers find HealthCanal.com Physicians have long prescribed a B-vitamin called nicotinic acid to help keep good cholesterol levels high. Early studies suggest that niacin prevents the removal of good cholesterol — known as high-density lipoprotein or HDL — from the body, ... and more » Read more »

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study – Chicago Tribune

Green tea drinkers show less disability with age: study Chicago Tribune Green tea contains certain antioxidant chemicals -- particularly a compound known as EGCG -- that may help ward off the body-cell damage that can lead to disease. Read more »

Celestial Seasonings New Tea [OUR LOOK] – FOODBEAST

Celestial Seasonings New Tea [OUR LOOK] FOODBEAST The sampling included Peach Blossom Green Tea , Antioxidant Max Green Tea Blood Orange Star Fruit Tea, and LaxaTea Wellness Tea. The benefits of tea are numerous, especially during chilly weather when the body craves warming foods. You know that phrase, ... Read more »

The Blessing of Variety: An Eco-Omnivore’s Thanksgiving – OnEarth Magazine (blog)

The Blessing of Variety: An Eco-Omnivore's Thanksgiving OnEarth Magazine (blog) Tryptophan allows the body to produce the B-vitamin niacin , which in turn helps it produce serotonin, a remarkable chemical that acts as a calming agent in the brain and plays a key role in sleep. Read more »