Gliomas, a type of brain tumor, are rare but deadly. Making up around 80 percent of all adult malignant brain cancers, their high mortality rate makes them a major health concern. Seeking solutions, researchers have long been interested in whether antioxidant vitamins could help prevent these tumors. A 2024 study examines this topic and confirms that people with high intakes of vitamin C have a lower risk of developing them.
In 2018, scientists at the Dr. Rath Research Institute in California published a study demonstrating for the first time that consistent daily supplementation with vitamin C can protect against heart disease. The study shows that irregular intakes of this essential micronutrient do not achieve the same beneficial effect. Published in the International Journal of Cardiovascular Research, the study further supports the importance of a consistent, sufficient intake of vitamin C in ensuring an optimum profile of blood risk factors, vascular wall integrity, and optimal cardiovascular health.
As we get older, not only does our body change on the outside, but the way it works on the inside also slows down. One major change is that our metabolism – the process that turns food into energy - gradually becomes slower. The basal metabolic rate, which is the amount of energy (calories) our body needs just to stay alive (such as breathing and keeping our heart beating), decreases. This is often due to becoming less active and losing muscle mass. If we continue eating the same amount of food as we did when we were younger, we’re more likely to gain weight.
