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Resveratrol is great for the heart and brain, but new study shows why red wine is not the way to get it

For decades now many health-conscious people have included a glass or two of red wine in the evening as part of their "supplement" regimen. This...
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Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor sleep...
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Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline

As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around the...
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Methylene blue: Celebrating 150 years as medicine and nutritional supplement

In just a few months methylene blue will celebrate its 150th birthday. Today the unique medicinal compound is known for promoting mitochondrial health, enhancing energy...
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70,000 research papers in 100 years: Why you should consider creatine a critical nutrient

During the reign of Genghis Khan (1206 to 1227) nutrition became a weapon of war. It was recognized that meat provided nutrients that made soldiers...
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Green tea and Vitamin B3: New study highlights powerful nutrient synergy for brain support

In a new pre-clinical laboratory study, aging brain cells from elderly mice were shown to restore a youthful energy balance within 16 hours following a...
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How to Support Healthy Aging Without Expensive Treatments

Aging in a healthy way has less to do with high-end treatments and more to do with how you support your body every day. Vitality...
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Extensive antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E includes male infertility support, study finds

There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of the...
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Creatine research broadens - muscle growth, energy promotion and cognitive support

Creatine is best known as the supplement that helps athletes build muscle strength and mass; however, today creatine is increasingly being recognized for far broader...
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An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but Vitamin D each day keeps DNA damage away!

According to a new study taking a daily Vitamin D supplement can “reduce aging” by three years. The researchers based their conclusions on studying how...
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New study builds on established cardiovascular benefits of Vitamin K2

The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless---bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But Vitamin...
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The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly all...
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Supplementing evolved a lot in 3,500 years, and Custom Nutrient Paks may be the best improvement yet

If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids...
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How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system

You've probably thought of insomnia as a minor annoyance that just leaves you tired and less productive the next day. But according to a new...
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U.S. dementia cases estimated to double by 2060: These ten nutrients will help lower your risk

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 was 42% in the U.S.---more...
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Omega-3 fatty acid supplementing increases exercise benefits and protects against heart failure

Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted on...
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Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a cancer-fighting superstar

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or Africa....
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Study finds age 40 is the worst for sleep health; separate study shows valerian root can help

Research conducted in 2022 at University College London found people ages 33 to 53 get less sleep than people of all other age groups. Another...
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