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Battle Of The Belly

Battle Of The Belly

Losing belly fat has never been easy, it’s a difficult place to firm and tone up. Low carb, low fat diets are often recommended to help obtain the best results. There are things that you can do that can help in the battle of the bulge. Some are simple changes that can help greatly, others …

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Omega-3s Aid in Cancer Battle

Omega-3s Aid in Cancer Battle

Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) selectively inhibit growth and induce cell death in early and late-stage oral and skin cancers. Previously, a number of studies suggest that long chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), inhibit cancer formation in vivo but their mechanism of action is unclear.  Zacharoula …

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