Gut Health Problems - November 2017
In the tenth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have sneaky ways to introduce healthy choices into your kid's diet, myths and facts about celiac disease, colon cancer, tips to make every stool easier, and more. Thanksgiving and the bulk of the holidays are right around the corner, making this an exciting time to be with family, enjoy great food and warm sentiments. Unfortunately for many, gut distress and digestion problems often accompany this season. At Gut Health Problems, we're here to change that.
In the tenth issue of Gut Health Problems, we have sneaky ways to introduce healthy choices into your kid's diet, myths and facts about celiac disease, colon cancer, tips to make every stool easier, and more. Thanksgiving and the bulk of the holidays are right around the corner, making this an exciting time to be with family, enjoy great food and warm sentiments. Unfortunately for many, gut distress and digestion problems often accompany this season. At Gut Health Problems, we're here to change that.
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HELPS IN PREVENTING<br />
HEART DISEASE<br />
There is evidence showing that taking cod<br />
liver oil in whole food or supplement can<br />
help in lowering high triglycerides; this is a<br />
dangerous type of fat in the bloodstream<br />
which increases the risks of heart disease.<br />
Cod liver oil will help in treating high blood<br />
pressure and can be very helpful when<br />
it comes to the balancing of cholesterol<br />
levels. Many human and animal studies<br />
have continued to show the high efficacy<br />
of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids<br />
that have been obtained from cod liver oil<br />
in the prevention of atherosclerosis (this<br />
is a condition where the arteries harden<br />
or stiffen) and the complications it comes<br />
with. For patients with hyperglyceridemia<br />
and high triglyceride, they can have the<br />
treatment alone or combine it with statin<br />
drugs to reverse the risk factors.<br />
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LOWERS RISK OF CANCER<br />
High levels of vitamin D have<br />
been associated with lowering risk of<br />
cancer, both obtained from cod liver oil<br />
supplements and exposure to the sun.<br />
Cod liver oil has the antiproliferative<br />
and proapoptotic property that helps in<br />
preventing breast cancer. These properties<br />
will reduce mammary tumors. The most<br />
relevant way of getting enough vitamin<br />
D, but there are times when you will need<br />
to consider getting cod liver oil to ensure<br />
there are no deficiencies.<br />
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HELPS IN PREVENTING<br />
OR TREATING DIABETES<br />
Cod liver oil is a good source of<br />
essential healthy fats, and this can<br />
help in controlling insulin resistance,<br />
inflammation, and management of glucose<br />
level in the blood. It has been shown to<br />
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