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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 these...
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Colostrum boosts immune system and helps maintain athletic performance, Polish study finds

According to researchers in Poland, bovine colostrum supplements strengthened the immune systems of athletes and helped them continue their demanding training schedules with more regularity....
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What percentage of your diet should be protein? According to new research, over 20% is too much

High protein diets have become popular in the athletic and weight loss spheres in recent decades. But is loading-up on protein effective or safe over...
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Drink more than you should during the holidays? Studies say you need to restore your gut microbiome

The holiday season presents a twin attack on the immune systems of many people because both sugar and alcohol consumption increase. But even before the...
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What do people who live past 100 have in common? Healthy guts with diverse bacterial colonization

When it comes to the question, "Why are some people able to live past the age of 100?" there is plenty of debate. Vegetarians argue...
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Probiotics offset toxicity in the gut caused by microplastics, new review finds

While global attention has remained fixed on viruses and pandemics, another long-term threat has been quietly building: plastic toxicity. The ongoing accumulation of microplastics and...
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Cold symptoms, indigestion, weight gain, inflammation: Studies show curcumin fights them all!

If you're looking for one herb that supports just about every health condition known to man, it would be difficult to find one that fits...
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Colostrum supplement study demonstrates immune enhancement in young school children

Researchers at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland appear to be on a mission to demonstrate just how effective colostrum is in preventing upper respiratory...
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High fat diet and poor sleep: dual attack on the gut microbiome

Good health in general is dependent on good gut health. Good gut health is dependent on maintaining an optimal supply of beneficial bacteria being colonized...
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Elderberry and probiotics combo improves health in many ways, says new study on airline crews

A combination supplement with elderberry and probiotics improves health in a number of ways, according to a new study from Italy. The research was conducted...
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Is Sucralose Safe? Researchers Find Evidence of DNA Damage and Gut Health Risks

On May 30, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) updated its webpage Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food---and reiterated that the six artificial...
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Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, new study finds

According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome....
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What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what are...
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Colostrum's respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, new study finds

A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in situations...
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Healthy gut microbiomes promote faster muscle healing, new Harvard study finds

Almost everyone who is interested in maintaining an healthy immune system knows the first critical step is to optimize the gut. Afterall, an estimated 70...
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Research shows probiotics aren't just for moms---they're for babies too

Though the health benefits of probiotics are now widely accepted, the use of probiotics for infants is still being debated---at least by medical "authorities." Forty...
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New studies reinforce why pomegranate extracts make a potent addition to nutritional supplements

People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working in...
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Do you underestimate poor sleep? It's a risk factor similar to high blood pressure

In 2020 the Zurich-based insurance company Swiss Re---the largest insurer in the world based on policies issued---posited the question, "Is sleep the new blood pressure?"...
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