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As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to 356,000 annual heart disease deaths

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including...
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Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplastics exposure is a primary culprit

In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This...
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News media says there's no way to remove microplastics from the body---research says otherwise

Microplastics are in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. After twenty years of warnings from "conspiracy theory people" on the periphery, the...
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From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics cause to human body

A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According...
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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 are...
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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 billions...
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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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Natural Solutions for Chronic Pain: Survey Insights

A 2016 survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found an estimated 50 million adults in the United States experienced "chronic pain...
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CoQ10 shown to reduce fatigue in new meta-analysis

New research from Taiwan has found CoQ10 effective in lowering fatigue. CoQ10---an abbreviation for Coenzyme Q10---is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by the human body, but...
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Exposure Protection Pak: Over 50 nutrients, all backed by credible research

When it comes to building the immune system quickly and effectively, nothing provides more protection than the Exposure Protection Pak. Every Exposure Protection Pak box...
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Celebrating 25 years: The watershed research that proved enzymes and antioxidants are superior to NSAIDs

Today the anti-inflammatory benefits of proteolytic enzymes and antioxidants are widely known. The CDC website touts the antioxidant benefits of fruits and vegetables, and many...
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Infant gut health so important it even affects motor skills, study finds

Most people now know that a healthy gut microbiome is essential for human health; however, most people don't know that this important aspect of health...
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Milk overtakes peanuts as number 1 allergy while digestive enzymes continue to gain popularity

The rate of children hospitalized for food-induced anaphylaxis rose by 25% from 2006 to 2012. This is according to a 2019 analysis of data from...
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Study shows heart failure soaring globally---OHS has tools to help!

The number of patients with heart failure worldwide has increased by 91% over the past 27 years, according to a new university study from Canada....
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Supplement sellers vindicated as FDA orders heartburn drugs pulled from market

In September 2019, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart announced they would no longer sell Zantac and other over-the-counter heartburn medications containing ranitidine. The following month,...
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COVID-19 | The nutritional support facts you need to know

Fact: COVID-19 is a virus, and viruses are always more deadly to the elderly and people with compromised immune systems. So, is there anything we...
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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...
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The natural, abundant, free ingredient that works better than antacids for heartburn

If you take an antacid with a glass of water, it just may be that the water actually "cures" your acid problem better than the...
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