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Chronic Diarrhea By Sanaz Majd, MD About 3-5% of the population reportedly suffers from chronic diarrhea, which is defined as…

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Importance of Fat in the Diet

Educational Series The Science of Nutrition. Importance of Fat in the Diet By Mohammad Ahrar, PhD Introduction Fats, carbohydrates, proteins,…

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Vitamin D: Cure-All or Hype?

By Sanaz Majd, MD The media has glorified vitamin D, often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin,” and labeled it…

Mycotoxins In FoodsLifestyle

Mycotoxins In Foods

By Mohammad Ahrar, PhD Introduction    Mycotoxins are toxins produced by certain molds that can grow on foods and food products.…

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MENOPAUSE

MENOPAUSE By Sanaz Majd, MD As many women in their 40s and 50s can attest to, menopause is by no…

Health Benefits of SpicesLifestyle

Health Benefits of Spices

The Science of Nutrition Health Benefits of Spices By Mohammad Ahrar, PhD Introduction    There are more than 100 common…

Sugars and HealthLifestyle

Sugars and Health

Nutritional Value of the Sugars and Health By Mohammad Ahrar, PhD Introduction    Most people have a taste for sugar.…

WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?Lifestyle

WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?

If you suffer from a recurrent or chronic myriad of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms that may include abdominal pain/discomfort, bloating, constipation,…