New study challenges claims that low vitamin D causes type 2 diabetes

A large genetic study challenges claims of a causal link between people’s levels of vitamin D and their chances of developing of type 2 diabetes.

Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids linked to smaller risk of coronary heart disease

A recent study completed at the University of Eastern Finland shows that dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

‘Gold of Pleasure’ oilseed boosts liver detoxification enzymes

University of Illinois scientists have found compounds that boost liver detoxification enzymes nearly fivefold, and they’ve found them in a pretty unlikely place – the crushed seeds left after oil…

Oleate in olive oil helps diseased heart muscle process and use fuel

Oleate, a common dietary fat found in olive oil, restored proper metabolism of fuel in an animal model of heart failure.

What are the health benefits of coconut oil?

Find out about the health benefits of coconut oil including decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease, improving glucose tolerance and aiding weight loss.