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English physicians first used cod liver oil as a medicine when its beneficial effects were noted in treating rheumatism. Historically, cod liver oil was also used, for example, to treat rickets and osteomalacia (softening of the bones). Cod liver oil naturally contains vitamins A and vitamin D, and is a...

Dyslipidemia, a disorder of lipid metabolism, is a worldwide health problem. Dyslipidemia is closely related to the development of cardiovascular disease, which is one of the most common causes of death. Indeed, elevated cholesterol levels, particularly LDL cholesterol, can contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in blood vessels and...

Folate, the natural form of vitamin B9, is an essential vitamin found in dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, and legumes. It is crucial for the production of DNA, which is key for the growth and repair of every cell in our body. Folate not only supports the formation of red...

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are an important part of the fats in our diet. Both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are important components of cell membranes and are also important precursors of many substances in the body - for example those involved in blood clotting, blood pressure regulation or...

If you are an allergy sufferer, you are probably already experiencing the difficulties associated with the allergy season. The most common allergy symptoms include itchy eyes, watery eyes, sneezing and a watery nose. Less common symptoms can include headaches and earaches due to swollen mucous membranes. In this article, we'll...

We have already written several articles about vitamin D. You can read them here or here. This article focuses on vitamin D purely in relation to children. The importance of vitamin D goes far beyond bone health. New insights into how vitamin D affects health are continually expanding and contributing to our...

Iron is one of the essential trace elements in the body. Its need is relatively low, but still essential to maintain our health. Iron performs a number of important functions in the body, for example it is part of the red blood pigment hemoglobin and is involved in oxygen transport....

The eyes may be the "window to the soul", but they are first of all our "window to the world". Sight is considered the most important of our five senses, as it is the way we perceive about 80% of all information from the world around us. [1] We thus...