A 2013 meta-analysis of over 283,537 participants found that people with low levels of vitamin D were more 30% likely to develop hypertension than those with normal levels.
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L-carnitine supplementation has been shown to improve heart health, increase energy levels and help with weight loss. This could explain why it has been an interest of the athletic community for quite some time.
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Brown adipose tissue has a dense concentration of mitochondria, lovingly referred to as the 'powerhouse of the cell.' This type of fat also expresses something known as uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) which is found within the mitochondria. Through a chemical process, UCP1 releases energy in the form of heat, something known as thermogenesis.
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Processed food is now the norm, but it might be taking years off your life—and you have no way of knowing. Here’s what to look for on labels and how changing your eating patterns today could save you.
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