Kidney Health News

How Carnosine and Lipoic Acid Stop Kidney Disease

08/10/2011
High blood sugar is well known to induce kidney damage and eventual kidney disease. This is certainly the case for type 2 diabetics, but significant kidney stress occurs even in those with moderately elevated blood sugar… more >

Metabolic Weak Spots for Babies Born Prematurely

07/18/2011
While modern science has worked miracles to help premature babies survive and thrive, some types of development seem to only take place while the baby is in the womb. Two such areas are the kidneys and the appetite control… more >

Fisetin Lowers Advanced Glycation End Products & Offsets Diabetic Complications

07/06/2011
Fisetin is a polyphenol found in small amounts in strawberries and is available as a concentrated and standardized extract for use in dietary supplements. Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have demonstrated… more >

Coenzyme Q10 for Heart, Kidneys & Blood Pressure

02/14/2011
In the 1990s the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 was recognized as one of the first high-powered anti-aging nutrients. Q10 is required for the final steps of energy production within cells and the lack of it with age results in… more >

Q10 Protects the Kidneys

12/11/2010
Q10 is a versatile anti-aging and cardiovascular support energizer. Several new studies show that it is a potent protector of the kidneys. This is good news since the decline of kidney health is associated with many metabolic… more >

How Cranberry Defeats Bacterial Infections

07/21/2010
Infectious E. coli is the primary cause of troubling urinary tract infections. Cranberry is widely used as a natural remedy. The latest science shows that cranberry drastically reduces the ability of E. coli to stick to the… more >

Statins Damage Liver, Kidneys, Eyes, & Muscles

06/06/2010
The statin fraud continues to rage on as one of the greatest health frauds ever perpetrated on gullible human beings. The latest study, published on the British Medical Journal website, followed over 2 million British statin… more >

Estriol Effective Against Chronic Cystitis

06/02/2010
A topical estriol crème tested in a double blind study of post-menopausal women with chronic cystitis. Cystitis is a painful bacterial infection of the urinary tract/bladder. It is common in postmenopausal women due… more >

Top 10 Health Stories of 2009

12/25/2009
2009 was a busy year as gene-related exploration tools opened up a treasure trove of new discoveries. We’ve learned why some of the obvious good health habits, like getting enough sleep and exercise are more important… more >

Top 10 Nutrients of 2009

12/21/2009
This year saw an exciting expansion of scientific knowledge in support of the field of nutrition and dietary supplements to benefit human health. The more scientists learn about genes the more they realize that it is nutrients… more >

Silymarin Protects Your Brain & Kidneys

11/19/2009
Silymarin (milk thistle extract) is widely regarded as a superior liver-protecting nutrient. Since your liver and brain are the two fattiest organs in your body, it is not surprising that silymarin is now gaining a reputation… more >

Tocotrienols Improve Insulin Function & Protect Kidneys

11/12/2009
Diabetic patients have malfunctioning insulin and the longer their blood sugar remains elevated the more likely they are to experience deteriorating kidneys. Two new animal studies suggest that tocotrienols are a powerful… more >

Carnosine Helps Prevent Kidney Damage from Diabetes

06/11/2009
Carnosine is not only a potent antioxidant, but it is also known to reduce adverse glycation formation from high blood sugar. In a new study it was found that carnosine prevented kidney cells from multiplying in an unfavorable… more >

Leptin & Weight Loss News


Green Tea as a Potent Weight Loss Nutrient
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
The scientific community now widely accepts that green tea is a powerful tool to improve metabolism in a way that is supportive…

Fiber, Fish Oil & Exercise Boost Adiponectin
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Adiponectin, like leptin, is a hormone secreted from your white adipose tissue. It is a powerful hormone that regulates insulin…
Nuts Benefit Metabolism, Mood & Cognitive Function
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Overweight Children Need 4000 IU Vitamin D Per Day
Friday, November 11, 2011
Q10 Reduces Free Radical Damage from Exercise
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
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Immune Support


Maitake Mushroom as a Natural Immune Booster
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is widely regarded in traditional folk medicine as a potent immune food. Scientists have…

Quercetin as Anti-Flu Support
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Here is a question for you. What do grapevine leaves do when they come under attack from a viral infection? Answer: Make…
Bovine Colostrum Boosts Immunity Against the Flu
Monday, November 21, 2011
Quercetin Calms Down Eye Problems Associated with Hyperthyroid
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
N-acetylcysteine (NAC) Improves Immunity Against the Flu
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
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