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Glutamine supplementation improves gut health and immune defense within two weeks, study finds

Glutamine is an amino acid that is used in the biosynthesis of proteins. It is considered by most scientists to be a "conditionally essential" amino...
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The worst of the worst: study shows some ultra-processed foods more damaging to health than others

An Australian study published in the British Medical Journal in February 2024 linked ultra-processed foods to heart disease and diabetes, among other health conditions. Three...
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Your "Low T" may be linked to "Low B" according to a new Canadian study

Male hypogonadism is a medical condition in which the body doesn't produce enough testosterone, sperm, or both. It is commonly referred to as "Low T"...
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Low Vitamin D status linked to longer healing time in children with bone fractures

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a problem. In 2022 they published a Where we stand statement insisting healthy children "do not need Vitamin D...
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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 popular...
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How Ashwagandha Can Enhance Your Memory and Focus in 30 Days

According to market tracking data, an herb that has beed used medicinally for millennia---ashwagandha---has soared in popularity in recent years. Herb Market Report states that...
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Are the benefits of probiotics endless? The research continues to pile up in 2024!

The evidence that probiotics affect just about every aspect of health has accumulated significantly in recent years, and this year is no exception. In early...
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Protein shakes enhance muscle strength when starting an exercise program, study finds

When individuals with a mostly sedentary lifestyle get motivated and start an exercise program, they will see additional improvements in muscle strength if they include...
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Study finds huge potential for taurine supplements in reducing metabolic syndrome, protecting heart

A new study has found supplementing with the amino acid taurine is beneficial in reducing metabolic syndrome variables. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition that...
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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 of...
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Creatine boosts muscle strength and power of athletes according to Chilean study

Soccer is big in South American countries---it's the equivalent of football in the U.S. And Chile is no exception. Every young soccer player esteems to...
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Pass Grandma the mushrooms: Study finds reishi extract improves immune function in older women

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of reishi...
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How CoQ10 Ubiquinol Supports Menopausal Symptom Relief

In the world of supplementing, CoQ10 is relatively new. It has only been available in the U.S. for a little more than a decade; however,...
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New research highlights another health risk linked to poor sleep: dementia

According to ongoing research, poor sleep quality negatively impacts immune function, heart health, risk of diabetes, obesity and chronic pain. But for those who find...
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Vitamin D supplementation linked to reduced dementia risk in review of large sampling of seniors

According to a new analysis of more than a quarter million participants of the UK Biobank, those with a high Vitamin D status were far...
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New Study Highlights Benefits of L-Glutamine for High-Intensity Exercise

According to new research conducted in Taiwan, supplementing with the amino acid L-glutamine has the ability to boost the recovery and performance of athletes following...
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Cold plunge therapy not just for athletes---check out these 5 health benefits

You may have seen a locker room video of professional athletes submerging into an ice bath after a big game. This routine is referred to...
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Green tea studies from Iran and China highlight weight loss properties

Green tea hasn't always been just a pleasant drink. It has a long history of medicinal uses dating back over 3,000 years. Most people don't...
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