Ask any doctor about dementia and he'll tell you very quickly how complicated it is. And it can be. There are so many factors that can damage your brain and its functioning. But one very common cause may be as simple as a vitamin deficiency.

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Why rice bran oil isn't your typical omega-6 fatty acid — and is vital for good health Last week, I wrote an article about the incredible health benefits of rice bran oil. One of my readers took exception. David E. wrote: "What about the high omega-6 fatty acid content in rice bran oil? This is not mentioned in the article on it. This fact alone trumps any health benefits that may be derived by using it in any supplement regime. I would not use it."

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Diabetics — and really all of us — need to be careful with fruit juice. The heavy concentration of sugar without the fruit's fiber to slow absorption, can really spike blood sugar levels. But what if there was a fruit juice that could fight diabetes by lowering your blood sugar, would you be interested? Well, there is a juice that does just that. In fact, it might work just as well as the drug metformin.

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I talk a lot about apples. They're one of my favorite fruits. I eat one just about every day. And so should you – especially if you struggle with metabolic syndrome or diabetes. That's because there's a nutrient in apples that keeps your body from absorbing glucose.

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On Tuesday, I briefly mentioned rice bran oil as a means to protect your arteries against calcification. But rice bran oil does a lot more for your heart and brain than just prevent calcification. In fact, one of the benefits of rice bran oil that has the most research behind it is its ability to lower LDL cholesterol and prevent it from becoming oxidized.

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