By Branded / theedgemalaysia.com 21 Apr 2025, 12:00 am As the world marks World Health Day, an often overlooked kitchen staple is proving essential in the global quest for better nutrition. Palm oil — derived from the fruit of the oil palm — is the most widely consumed vegetable oil on the planet, supplying over 30% of the

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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex, multifactorial condition with wide-ranging symptoms and severities. Much like dental malocclusion, which has nutritional roots in vitamin D and A deficiency, autism resists simple explanations [1]. Recently the HHS has announced it will be investigating what causes autism. While genetics, environment, and toxic exposures are frequently discussed, nutritional

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A growing body of evidence has increasingly linked diet sodas and other no- or low-calorie foods with weight gain — so much so that the World Health Organization issued an advisory in May 2023 saying not to use sugar substitutes for weight loss. “Replacing free sugars with non-sugar sweeteners does not help people control their

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In a recent review article published in the journal Nutrients, researchers reviewed the existing literature to assess the advantages of ketogenic diets (KD) over other dietary approaches for weight loss and other health benefits. Their findings indicate that KD may be effective for hunger control, faster weight loss, improved insulin and blood sugar regulation, reduced inflammation, and

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Vegetarians consuming plant-based meat alternatives may face increased risks of depression and inflammation, though these foods lower IBS risk. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and their broader implications.

(which actually doesn’t need lowering!)Clinical research indicates that cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) are associated with over 300 adverse health effects. Tragically, 1 out of 4 Americans currently use these drugs (probably the same here in South Africa) to supposedly “prevent heart disease.” This is insanity at it’s worst. For 50 years statins have successfully lulled people

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