Adding vitamin C in diet can help cure bleeding gums, finds study
A new study explores added advantages of Vitamin C consumption and advocates that adding it to our daily diet could work wonders in healing bleeding gums. If your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because it could be a sign of gingivitis, an early stage of periodontal disease.
Feb 06, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
Nutrient supplements, along with treatment may cut schizophrenia symptoms
The findings showed that consuming four grams of Taurine -- an amino-acid, found in foods such as shellfish and turkey -- per day reduced psychotic symptoms within just 12 weeks.
Mar 23, 2018, 15:17 PM IST
Vitamin C can enhance tuberculosis treatment
The study conducted on mice and on tissue cultures suggest that giving Vitamin C -- a powerful antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress to the body and also lowers cancer risk -- with TB drugs could reduce the unusually long time it takes these drugs to eradicate this pathogen.
High dose of vitamin C may halt blood cancer progression
Vitamin C encourages faulty stem cells in the bone marrow to die, claims the study.
Aug 22, 2017, 16:36 PM IST
Want to prevent infections during monsoon? Include Vitamin C rich food in your diet!
In order to prevent infections during this season, doctors have urged children to increase the intake of Vitamin C rich food as it will help in killing infected cells in the body.
Jul 15, 2017, 00:24 AM IST
Cancer cells can take 100 times the hit with a combination of vitamin C and antibiotics, says study!
The new combination approach prevents cancer cells from changing their diet (metabolically inflexible), and effectively starves them, by preventing them from using any other available types of bio-fuels.
Jun 13, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Suffering from common cold? Higher doses of Vitamin C may cut duration of viral infection
The findings showed that people who consumed larger doses of Vitamin C, six-eight grams per day, during their cold helped them reduce its duration.
Mar 31, 2017, 12:38 PM IST
Vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells? Know the health benefits of ascorbic acid
Vitamin C is an antioxidant compound found in a variety of fruit and vegetables such as - oranges grapefruits, lemons, cabbages, green and red peppers, broccoli, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
Jan 13, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Pear – The quintessential weight loss food!
Pears are an excellent source of fiber and a good source of vitamin C. One medium pear provides about 24 percent of daily fiber needs for only 100 calories.
Oct 20, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Keep your body hydrated with lemon water this summer!
Lemon water or Nimbu paani, as it is popularly known in India, is considered as the best fluid that can keep you refreshed throughout the day.
May 26, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Eat pears regularly to improve BP, heart functions
Consuming pears everyday may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle aged people with metabolic syndrome (Mets), a study has found.
Apr 09, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Vitamin C reduces risk of cataract progression
According to a latest reports eating a diet rich in Vitamin C can slow down the risk of cataract progression by a third.
Mar 25, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
Eating potatoes may cut stomach cancer risk: Study
Having 50mg of vitamin C daily, approximately two potatoes' worth, brought the risk down by 8 per cent.
Nov 29, 2015, 16:47 PM IST
Are you a diabetic? Try these 5 power foods
In case you are a diabetic,stick to these 5 power foods to help you fight against it.
Nov 13, 2015, 00:43 AM IST
Six amazing health benefits of eating potatoes!
Though potatoes are a high-carbohydrate food, eating them in moderate quantities won't make you fatter.
Oct 14, 2015, 10:33 AM IST
