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Virgin coconut oil for energy: It provides an instant boost of energy as it is rich in medium-chain fatty acids that are easily digestible and release instant energy.It helps improve oral health by strengthening gums and reducing the risk of plaques and cavities. It also fights gingivitis and bad breath.

Eating a curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, a US researcher suggests. The key ingredient is curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric.

What can we expect from omega-3 fatty acids? Chan EJ, Cho L. Cleve Clin J Med. 2009 Apr;76(4):245-51. PMID: 19339640 doi: 10.3949/ccjm.76a.08042

Deficiency of K2 in both mice and humans is associated with coronary calcification; low vitamin K2 levels are associated with increased activity of Gla matrix protein, an enzyme that causes calcium deposition in artery walls. People who take warfarin (Coumadin®), a potent blocker of vitamin K2, experience more arterial and heart valve calcification. The 2004 Rotterdam Heart Study was the experience that really brought this concept closer to our interests. This well-conducted study of 4800 Dutch demonstrated an association of vitamin K2 intake with 57% reduction in cardiovascular events and lesser degrees of aortic calcification (another surrogate for atherosclerosis). Benefit appeared to be associated with a daily K2 intake of 32.7 micrograms per day (Geleijnse JM et al 2004). An important corollary of this study is that it suggests that a vitamin K2-mediated reduction in coronary calcification is accompanied by reduced likelihood of heart attack and other events.