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Fish oil capsules probably won’t boost your brain

Posted on 6 February 2015 by mmmbitesizescience

My mum and dad are troopers. Every morning, they down a tablespoon of fish oil in an effort to stave off old age and dry rot. And they do it without any obvious signs that swallowing a few millilitres of … Continue reading →

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A Marvellous Month of Science

Posted on 1 August 2013 by mmmbitesizescience

Taking vitamin supplements might not be as healthy as you think Antioxidant vitamins, like vitamin C and E, are thought to boost health by reducing the creation of DNA-damaging free radicals that can contribute to the ageing process. In lab … Continue reading →