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Almaje / Getty Images Magnesium chloride is a form of magnesium salt used as a supplement for people who do not get enough magnesium from their diet. Magnesium regulates several important bodily functions, including blood pressure, blood sugar, lipid levels, bone development, and energy. Dark green, leafy vegetables are a primary food source of magnesium. Other good sources include bananas, nuts like almonds and cashews, and whole grains.
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kali9 / Getty Images Weight lifting is a form of resistance exercise that helps maintain and build muscle, increase mobility, and burn calories. Any form of exercise, such as weight lifting, will help your body burn more calories. However, adding a form of resistance, like free weights, will help build muscle, which burns more calories from fat. Building muscle also boosts metabolism, a chemical process that converts food to energy in the body.
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zoranm / Getty Images Soybeans are legumes rich in nutrients like protein, fiber, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, folate, and iron. Soy is the base of many popular foods, including tofu, tempeh, soy sauce, soy milk, and many plant-based meat alternatives. Some people have concerns about soy, as it can affect hormone levels in the body when consumed in very high amounts.
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The Good Brigade / Getty Images Water is the most abundant component in the body and is essential to overall health and wellness. In the body, it helps transport nutrients, regulate body temperature, eliminate waste, and support digestion. It also plays a key role in weight loss. Research shows that drinking water can influence your appetite, metabolism, and overall calorie intake. There isn't a one-size-fits-all recommendation for daily water intake. Your water needs depend on several factors.
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Westend61 / Getty Images Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the growth and repair of tissues. It helps heal wounds and produce collagen, a protein the body needs to make skin and blood vessels. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for bone growth and proper functioning of the nerves, muscles, and immune system. It's generally safe to take vitamin C and D together. Taking both vitamins within the recommended doses may enhance certain effects, especially on the immune system.
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Hiraman / Getty Images Hair grows out of pores, small openings in the skin that secrete sweat and sebum (oil). An ingrown hair cyst occurs when dirt or oil blocks off a pore, causing a hair to become trapped. This leads to swelling and looks like a small, red bump. If it becomes infected, an ingrown hair cyst may grow into a large, painful growth. Ingrown hair cysts are often treatable at home without medical intervention, but you should see a healthcare provider for cysts that become infected.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Tom Werner / Getty Images "Clean eating", at its core, means choosing more minimally processed and plant-based foods. Highly processed foods are limited or avoided. Most people who try to eat a clean diet do so to improve their health or promote weight loss. Since clean eating can be interpreted in many ways, it can be taken too far.
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FreshSplash / Getty Images Magnesium is essential for supporting muscle and nerve function, producing proteins and energy, and regulating blood sugar and blood pressure. Taking magnesium supplements may help improve health conditions like high blood pressure, osteoporosis (brittle bones), and migraines. It may also help treat muscle pain. You can get magnesium from your diet or through a supplement.
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Tirachard / Getty Images Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin required for many body processes. It helps make red blood cells, create DNA and protein, and protect the nervous system. The body can store several years' worth of vitamin B12, making a deficiency harder to diagnose, as symptoms do not appear sooner. It is best to meet your vitamin B12 requirements daily rather than wait for symptoms to appear before using B12.
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d3sign / Getty Images Sunflower oil is a type of seed oil made by pressing the seeds of the sunflower plant. It's used in commercial food preparation, cooking, and health and beauty products. Because it contains omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower oil is often criticized for causing inflammation. But it can offer several health benefits when consumed as part of a balanced diet. Is Sunflower Oil Healthy? Sunflower oil is a good source of vitamin E and is low in saturated fat.
