New respect for nutritional healing
Article Abstract:
Medical science is learning more about the role nutritional elements play in the treatment of injury or disease. Zinc can help patients recover quicker from head injuries. Magnesium can be used to treat schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. Folic acid can help prevent birth defects.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
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Meet the mineral for the heart
Article Abstract:
Magnesium therapy given to cardiac patients resulted in a 54% reduction in their death rates. Researchers are interested in studying the mineral as a potential preventive measure. A diet high in magnesium is recommended, and supplements are probably safe for some people.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1993
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Nutritional trick or treat
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Foods offered by fast food restaurants that appear to be healthy may have more fat and calories than other foods that do not appear to be healthy. The healthfulness of other foods is examined.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1992
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