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November 11, 2019 - Issue 4837


Are You Getting Enough Vitamin K?

recommended vitamin k2 intake

November 11, 2019

Those dosed up on this vitamin were 52% less likely to experience severe calcification in their arteries and 57% less likely to die from heart disease over a seven- to 10-year period. Yet these two medications are making millions deficient.

Sunlight Improves Gut Health

benefits of sun exposure

November 11, 2019

You may be avoiding the sun, but recent data reveal that even short exposure may improve your gut health and reduce symptoms of certain diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and multiple sclerosis. I'll share ways to enjoy the results of this study.

Will Bananas Go Extinct?

cavendish banana extinction

November 11, 2019

You may grab a banana as a snack, put it in a smoothie or add it to a fruit salad, but in several years the Cavendish variety may be a thing of the past. This type of banana is a nondiversified monocrop and vulnerable to the TR4 fungus; some experts believe biotech is not the answer.

Weekly Health Quiz: Google, Arthritis and Cellphones

week 103 health quiz

November 11, 2019

Take this week's quiz to see how well you remember what you read on Mercola.com last week.