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Aloe Vera Juice: 7 Health Benefits & How to Make (Free Recipe)

Drinking aloe vera juice provides essential antioxidants and vitamins that support immune health, digestion, and skin hydration. While it offers relief for constipation and gastritis, improper preparation can lead to aloin toxicity. This guide covers the benefits, safety risks, and proper ways to prepare it.

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Detox Smoothies: How to Detox with 5 Natural Recipes

Detox smoothies help maintain a healthy body and eliminate toxins after periods of overeating. These nutrient-dense drinks kickstart weight loss through ingredients like celery, kale, and pineapple. Optimal health also requires regular exercise, hydration, and avoiding alcohol or eating sugary and fatty foods.

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Choline: Benefits, Food Sources & Supplements

Choline supports brain function as a precursor to acetylcholine, helping memory and learning, and also supports liver fat metabolism and detox processes. Food sources include egg yolk, liver, salmon, and seeds; supplements may be used with guidance, with age-based daily needs and possible side effects at high doses.

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Vitamin C: Main Functions, Food Sources & Recommended Intake

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) supports immune balance, collagen and skin health, and improves iron absorption. Food sources include oranges, kiwi, broccoli, peppers, and guava. Covers vitamin c needs by age and pregnancy, deficiency signs (scurvy), excess supplement effects, and roles in LDL cholesterol and blood pressure.

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Thiamine: Benefits, Food Sources & Recommended Intake

Thiamine (vitamin B1) supports energy production, nerve signaling, heart and eye health, and immune function. Food sources include brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, whole grains, nuts, pork, and fish. Deficiency is uncommon but may occur with low intake or increased needs in pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Soluble Fiber: Benefits, Food Sources & Supplements

Soluble fiber dissolves in water to form a gel that supports fullness, regular bowel movements, and healthier LDL cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Includes key benefits, metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer notes, plus top food sources, fiber supplements, and soluble vs insoluble differences.

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Lutein: Benefits, Food Sources & Supplements

Lutein is an antioxidant carotenoid that helps protect eyes from UV and blue light, supporting lower cataract and age-related macular degeneration risk. It may also support skin aging, cognition, LDL balance, and immune health. Sources include leafy greens; supplements typically 10–20 mg/day.

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Iodine: Main Functions, Recommended Intake & Dietary Sources

Iodine is an essential mineral needed to make thyroid hormones (T3 and T4), supporting metabolism, growth, heart rate, and temperature. Learn recommended daily iodine intake, top food sources like seafood and iodized salt, and signs and risks of iodine deficiency or excess, plus when supplements may be advised.

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Gallbladder Diet: Clinical Protocol (What to Eat/Avoid & Meal Plan)

The gallbladder diet is a clinical protocol managing cholelithiasis by restricting lipids to minimize CCK secretion. This guide covers acute versus maintenance phases, specific foods to eat and avoid, and meal plans designed to prevent biliary colic, reduce inflammation, and ensure patient safety.

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Appetite Stimulant: Medications, Supplements & Other Tips

Healthy weight gain guide featuring appetite stimulant options: cyproheptadine, mirtazapine, or cannabidiol, used with medical guidance. Includes B12, B1, zinc, and omega-3 support plus 10 tips such as frequent meals, high-calorie fruits, healthy fats, protein, and strength training.

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Psoriasis Diet Plan: Food to Eat & Avoid (w/ 3-Day Meal Plan)

A psoriasis diet emphasizes anti-inflammatory and detoxifying foods like fish, seeds, and fruit to relieve itching, swelling, and flaking. Limiting triggers such as red meat, sugar, and processed foods helps minimize flare-ups. Balanced nutrition is vital for managing skin health and reducing inflammation.

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Lysine: What It's Good For, Food List & Daily Dose

Lysine is an essential amino acid crucial for calcium absorption and fighting viral infections like herpes simplex. Since the human body cannot produce it, dietary sources such as dairy, meat, and soy are required. Specific daily amounts based on weight are often recommended to support bone health and immunity.

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11 Iodine Rich Foods (& Daily DIetary Iodine Dose)

Iodine rich foods include iodized salt, seafood, dairy, eggs, and some vegetables and fruits. Learn how these foods support thyroid function, the recommended daily intake for each age group, and the risks linked to both iodine deficiency and excess.

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Ectomorph: Body Type Traits, Nutrition Guide & How to Exercise

Ectomorph is a body type defined by a tall, lean build, fast metabolism, and low muscle mass. Learn about its main characteristics, recommended diet, sample meal plan, supplements, and foods to avoid to support healthy weight gain and muscle growth.

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Aspartame: What It Is, Safety, Recommended Intake & Side Effects

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener about 200 times sweeter than sugar, commonly used in foods and drinks. Learn what aspartame is, its safety, recommended daily intake, possible side effects, and what health authorities say about its long-term use.