Health Rack

What You Need to Know About Green Coffee

LogoCoffee is recognized as being thermogenic as it helps to enhance fat digestion in addition to providing energy for the body through caffeine. Renowned as being the perfect ‘pick-me-up’, we are stipulated to be drinking 1.5 billion cups of it every day making it one of the most popular drinks in the world. Green coffee refers to the unroasted beans, and in its raw form is thought to promote even greater weight loss. This has been attributed to the high presence of the antioxidant chlorogenic acid which is purported to inhibit glucose absorption from the small intestine in addition to decreasing glucose release from the liver, thus reducing the levels of glucose remaining in the bloodstream is reduced, stimulating an increment of fat oxidation as a way of producing energy. In addition to this, green coffee has been reported to increase the metabolism as well as reducing the amount of fat that can be stored in the future.

Does Omega-3 Really Cause Prostate Cancer

LogoA recent paper published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute has advocated that men with high blood concentrations of long-chain ?-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids could predispose men to an increase risk of develop prostate cancer. It was proposed that fatty acids are involved with prostate tumorigenesis, this literally refers to the creation of cancer and is the mechanism by which normal cells are transformed into cancer cells which take place at a hormonal, genetic and epigenetic level.

Coconut Oil Does It Really Work

LogoCoconut oil is seemingly making a strong comeback. Although an age-old remedy, it took a backburner due to bad press suggesting that it would block arteries and promote heart disease. However, pure coconut oil is back in the limelight, with thanks largely, to a large group of celebrity supporters. This loyal band of followers include supermodel Miranda Kerr who adds advocates that coconut oil is her beauty secret and consumes up to four tablespoons per day; Hollywood actress and director Angelina Jolie has been known to begin each morning with a spoonful of coconut oil; health conscience Gwyneth Paltrow applies the oil onto her skin as a brilliant moisturiser; another supermodel Gisele Bundchen, who attributes her glowing complexion to the organic benefits of coconut oil as a skincare product; and movie star Jennifer Anniston, a devoted fan due to its weight loss and metabolism boosting properties.

Raspberry Ketone Is Now Available to Buy on the UK High Street

LogoFollowing its overwhelming popularity over in America, Raspberry Ketones have found their way across the Atlantic Ocean and are experiencing the same high demand over here. Their fame amongst celebrities and the general public alike comes in part to their feature on Dr. Oz’s award winning television show, where they were showcased for their potential to help individuals lose weight fast.