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B Vitamins Slow Brain Shrinkage

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The rate of whole brain atrophy was significantly less in the vitamin B complex treated group. The figure above courtesy of Plos One shows…

B Vitamins Beat Depression

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This month’s (August) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition presents a longitudinal study supporting the use of B vitamins in the management of mental health.…

Butyrate Improves Bowel Transit

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Problems such as poor transit or constipation are common, and can produce significant misery for the individual compromised in this manner. Butyrate is a…

Can Bacteria Make You Smarter?

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The potential cognitive gains linked to the role of gastrointestinal bacteria continues to attract international interest. The scientific community are becoming entranced with the…