Wellness & Research Blog: Disease & Cancer

ScurvyStill_LR

Researchers say Vitamin C level so low in some they have scurvy

Anyone who has worked in the nutrition industry for any length of time has heard a comment that goes something like this: "I don't...

Researchers say Vitamin C level so low in some they have scurvy

Anyone who has worked in the nutrition industry for any length of time has heard a comment that goes something like this: "I don't...

AntacidCancer_LR

Antacids cause cancer?

Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular...

Antacids cause cancer?

Unbeknownst to most consumers, retailers quietly removed many antacid products from stores in 2019. Why? It turns out research shows that ingredients in popular...

CholineBrainNutrient_LR

Studies from Arizona and China underscore choline for brain health

Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and most other animals. It must be obtained through diet since the body synthesizes only very small...

Studies from Arizona and China underscore choline for brain health

Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and most other animals. It must be obtained through diet since the body synthesizes only very small...

AntacidTablets

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

CreatinePills-Powder

Muscle nutrient creatine also shown to support immune cells

Millions of health consumers use creatine for its muscle support properties; however, most are unaware that creatine's circulation-promoting properties also benefit the immune system....

Muscle nutrient creatine also shown to support immune cells

Millions of health consumers use creatine for its muscle support properties; however, most are unaware that creatine's circulation-promoting properties also benefit the immune system....

3d rendering of B6 vitamin pill on spoon

B-vitamins offer protection against pollution according to U.S. res...

Researchers in the U.S. have found that high doses of B-vitamin supplements may “completely offset” the damage caused by pollution. The study was small---only...

B-vitamins offer protection against pollution according to U.S. res...

Researchers in the U.S. have found that high doses of B-vitamin supplements may “completely offset” the damage caused by pollution. The study was small---only...

FoodsOutOfCapsule_LR

Antioxidant supplements become more mainstream as benefits recognized

According to research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute, approximately 16% of the general population believes they are deficient in antioxidants. This stat demonstrates...

Antioxidant supplements become more mainstream as benefits recognized

According to research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute, approximately 16% of the general population believes they are deficient in antioxidants. This stat demonstrates...

What-is-ORAC_LR

Quick introduction to "Antioxidant ORAC"

The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit...

Quick introduction to "Antioxidant ORAC"

The antioxidant values of various foods are expressed in ORAC “units.” ORAC is an acronym for “Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity.” ORAC is a the unit...

PotassiumDeficiency

10 signs that you may have a potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5...

10 signs that you may have a potassium deficiency

Potassium deficiency is known as hypokalemia. Normal potassium levels are between 3.5 and 5.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L). When the level dips below 3.5...

VitaminDLevels2

Majority of U.S. population is vitamin D-deficient, including the p...

Earlier this year President Trump underwent a physical exam. The exam was conducted by the White House physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson. Though the doctor...

Majority of U.S. population is vitamin D-deficient, including the p...

Earlier this year President Trump underwent a physical exam. The exam was conducted by the White House physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson. Though the doctor...

AlzheimersDisease

Skyrocketing Alzheimer's rates indicate need for better diets, supp...

Alzheimer’s deaths are exploding. The number of people dying from Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. has soared 55 percent over the last 15 years,...

Skyrocketing Alzheimer's rates indicate need for better diets, supp...

Alzheimer’s deaths are exploding. The number of people dying from Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. has soared 55 percent over the last 15 years,...

Broccoli

Why broccoli is called The Vegetable Queen---and is used in whole f...

More than one food and nutrition writer has referred to broccoli as "The Vegetable Queen." And for good reason. If you don’t already, you...

Why broccoli is called The Vegetable Queen---and is used in whole f...

More than one food and nutrition writer has referred to broccoli as "The Vegetable Queen." And for good reason. If you don’t already, you...