Wellness & Research Blog: Antioxidants

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As diabetes rates skyrocket, research shows a major contributing factor is nutrient deficiencies

According to new research published in The Lancet, the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million. This number is more...

As diabetes rates skyrocket, research shows a major contributing factor is nutrient deficiencies

According to new research published in The Lancet, the number of adults living with diabetes worldwide has surpassed 800 million. This number is more...

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Resveratrol and Vitamin C supplement combo reduces oxidative stress in women, study finds

A new study found a combination of resveratrol and Vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity of postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to...

Resveratrol and Vitamin C supplement combo reduces oxidative stress in women, study finds

A new study found a combination of resveratrol and Vitamin C increased the antioxidant capacity of postmenopausal women with insulin resistance by up to...

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Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...

Study finds black seed effective for treating polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescents

According to a new study black seed oil is effective in treating a common, painful health challenge that many young women struggle with: polycystic...

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Lactase: the enzyme that provides relief for most people with lactose intolerance

Dairy allergy ranks as the second-highest allergy in the U.S. Only shellfish allergies are more common. In Africa and Asia rates of dairy allergies...

Lactase: the enzyme that provides relief for most people with lactose intolerance

Dairy allergy ranks as the second-highest allergy in the U.S. Only shellfish allergies are more common. In Africa and Asia rates of dairy allergies...

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Phytase: the potent enzyme that can help you enjoy grains again

In the 21st century Western world allergies to wheat and other grains seem to be omnipresent. "Gluten-free" products have become a niche industry, making...

Phytase: the potent enzyme that can help you enjoy grains again

In the 21st century Western world allergies to wheat and other grains seem to be omnipresent. "Gluten-free" products have become a niche industry, making...

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Spirulina eases muscle stress and boosts athletic performance, according to new Italian study

Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are...

Spirulina eases muscle stress and boosts athletic performance, according to new Italian study

Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are...

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Maternal supplementing with zeaxanthin and lutein conveys health benefits to both mother and child

With vision problems like macular degeneration and nearsightedness reaching pandemic-like proportions, a new study coroborating the vision benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein should be...

Maternal supplementing with zeaxanthin and lutein conveys health benefits to both mother and child

With vision problems like macular degeneration and nearsightedness reaching pandemic-like proportions, a new study coroborating the vision benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein should be...

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Study shows new enzyme can destroy or degrade phthalates and other harmful substances

Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of...

Study shows new enzyme can destroy or degrade phthalates and other harmful substances

Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of...

Athletes

Researchers report iron deficiency is prevalent among athletes, has affect on performance

Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it's easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects...

Researchers report iron deficiency is prevalent among athletes, has affect on performance

Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it's easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects...

Macular-degeneration

Studies: Consuming alcohol increases macular degeneration risk while fruit and veggie consumption lowers risk

Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn't normally associated with...

Studies: Consuming alcohol increases macular degeneration risk while fruit and veggie consumption lowers risk

Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn't normally associated with...

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Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

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Study finds half of cancer deaths are preventable--one prevention tool is eating fruit and veggies

Everyone knows smoking is a risk factor for contracting cancer; however, according to researchers with the American Cancer Society, smoking is just one lifestyle...

Study finds half of cancer deaths are preventable--one prevention tool is eating fruit and veggies

Everyone knows smoking is a risk factor for contracting cancer; however, according to researchers with the American Cancer Society, smoking is just one lifestyle...