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Blood function and composition

Blood function and composition

Blood consists of blood cells, nutrients, protein and electrolytes, each of which play a role in blood functions like transporting oxygen.

03 Jan 2008

Nutrition for lowering cholesterol levels

Nutrition for lowering cholesterol levels

Both dietary changes and drugs are used in the management of cholesterol levels. In most cases, the dietary approach is the first option, since dietary…

20 Nov 2007

Introduction to Nutrition

Introduction to Nutrition

Nutrition is essential for growth and development, health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet contributes to preventing future illness and improving quality and length of…

17 Sep 2007

Reducing Insulin Signalling in the Brain can Prolong Lifespan

Reducing Insulin Signalling in the Brain can Prolong Lifespan

Study explains the physiologic benefits of diet and exercise. One route to a long and healthy life may be establishing…

11 Sep 2007

Dialysis

Dialysis

Dialysis is a treatment to artificially filter and remove waste from the blood in people with kidney disease, including kidney failure or renal failure.

03 Sep 2007

Homocysteine and Heart Disease

Homocysteine and Heart Disease

High blood homocysteine levels are associatedwith heart conditions like heart attack. Reducing homocysteine can prevent and reverse heart disease.

21 Aug 2007

Kidney Transplant

Kidney Transplant

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29 Jun 2007

Glycaemic Index (GI)

Glycaemic Index (GI)

The glycaemic index (GI) is obtained by measuring the effect that a carbohydrate containing food has on blood sugar levels, compared to the effect of…

14 Jun 2007

Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Food Packaging and Labels: Guide to Making Healthy Food Choices

Many consumers pick foods depending on the attraction and temptation of the label on the front of the food packaging, but to become educated consumers,…

17 May 2007