Scurvy: why is the disease that decimated sailors coming back?
Doctors are sounding the alarm: scurvy, a disease linked to a vitamin C deficiency and seen as a pathology of ...
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Eating kiwifruit boosts mental health in 4 days
According to a new study, eating two kiwis a day helps improve mood and mental well-being. THE ESSENTIAL Eating kiwifruit ...
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How James Blunt got scurvy while trying to provoke vegans
Singer James Blunt has told how he contracted scurvy, a disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency. THE ESSENTIAL James ...
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Collagen: these foods naturally boost its production in your body
To produce collagen, the body needs protein, vitamin C and minerals such as zinc or copper. THE ESSENTIAL Collagen is ...
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Vitamin C: its 4 benefits on the body
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that participates in many essential functions of the body, for example by fighting against ...
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To lose weight, prefer small portions
The portion of food on the plate and the speed at which it is eaten would prevent overeating. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Why cherries are the allies of athletes
June is the peak season for cherries. A fruit that can be enjoyed without moderation and is one of the ...
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Green tea: an anti-cancer drug with multiple benefits
An antioxidant found in green tea increases levels of a natural cancer-fighting protein capable of repairing DNA damage and destroying ...
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Covid-19: no curative effect of zinc and vitamin C
Zinc and vitamin C have many health benefits, but not for reducing symptoms of Covid-19. THE ESSENTIAL Even at high ...
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Bleeding gums: consider vitamin C!
While bleeding gums are often a symptom of the onset of periodontal disease, it may also indicate a vitamin C ...
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Vitamin C preserves muscles after 50
Adults who regularly consume foods rich in vitamin C have higher skeletal muscle mass. Age causes us to lose skeletal ...
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Colds: can we reduce the duration of this viral infection?
Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C and orange juice do not shorten the duration of a cold. Zinc, on the ...
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Smoking during pregnancy: vitamin C reduces damage to infant lungs
According to a new study, prescribing vitamin C to women who continue to smoke during pregnancy can counteract the deleterious ...
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Scurvy: why the old seafaring disease is back here?
Scurvy, a disease that was rife mainly among sailors until the 18th century, is back in town and affects people ...
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Common cold: zinc more effective than vitamin C in reducing the duration of symptoms
Contrary to popular belief, vitamin C and orange juice do not help cure a cold. Zinc, on the other hand, ...
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The “vitamin C” boost to endure winter: not necessarily effective but not bad
More than 10 million French people consume vitamins. Which is nothing compared to the 50% of Americans with ultra vitamins. ...
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