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Coconut Oil Health Benefits

The Top 5 Health Benefits Of Coconut Oil

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated April 29, 2024 📚 21 citations 📖 8 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- Coconut oil is a versatile plant-based compound with a variety of potential health benefits. Used in everything from skin-smoothing body lotions to kitchen cooking oils, the power and potential of coconut oil seem primarily to stem from its high lauric acid content....

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What Are Lymph Nodes

What Are Lymph Nodes And What Do They Do?

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated April 22, 2024 📚 8 citations 📖 7 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- Your lymph nodes are your body's unsung heroes, working tirelessly to protect you from harmful microorganisms and other foreign substances. Though they might be often overlooked, these tiny, bean-shaped organs are a crucial part of your body's immune system. Jump To: What...

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Immune Boosting Foods

7 Foods To Boost Your Immune System

 📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated April 15, 2024 📚 12 citations 📖 6 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- A strong immune system is the foundation of good health. The immune system involves many different types of cells, which must work in harmony in order to protect and preserve your well-being by responding effectively to threats from pathogens like bacteria and...

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What Is L Lysine Good For

What Is L-Lysine Good For? Uses, Benefits, And More

📝 Medically reviewed by Dr. Patricia Shelton 🔍 Last updated April 8, 2024 📚 8 citations 📖 6 minute read  About the Author:  Dr. Patricia Shelton, MD, has been a medical communicator and educator since 2014. She holds a Doctor of Medicine degree and a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, both from the University of Washington in Seattle. -- Lysine is an amino acid with an impressive range of health benefits. Though your body cannot synthesize it on its own, these protein building blocks are essential for growth and development. Jump To: What is L-Lysine? Health Benefits of Lysine Sources of...

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