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Study projects less chronic conditions and billions of dollars saved with more widespread use of supplements

A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives---and hundreds of billions of dollars---could be...
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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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Three years of vitamin/mineral supplementation slowed cognitive aging by 60% in new study

Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking a...
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Consumption of ultra-processed foods up during past 20 years, especially among the elderly

In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed foods...
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Three studies in three months highlight the diverse health benefits of Omega-3s

Wikipedia asserts there is "no or litttle evidence" proving Omega-3 fatty acids confer any health benefit. "Evidence" to Wikipedia means multi-million dollar pharmaceutical-funded studies done...
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Omega-3s can extend your life by supporting telomere length, researchers say

A review of dozens of studies shows that Omega-3 fatty acids have a positive effect on the length of telomeres, reported to be a marker...
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Studies show the mineral selenium can lengthen cell telomeres---lowering your 'biological age'

"Biological age" is a measure of how well or poorly your body is functioning relative to your actual chronological age. It is a measure of...
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Ashwagandha may be the herb that "smells like a horse"---But research shows it can also make you as healthy as one

Ashwagandha might be the most versatile, potent and widely-used herb in the sphere of  natural healing and nutritional support. Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub in...
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"Blue Zones" were first identified two decades ago. What have we learned?

As the concept of "Blue Zones" approaches its 20th birthday, it may be beneficial to take a new look at the health principles highlighted by...
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Can kelp and bladder wrack help solve the hypothyroidism pandemic?

In 2013 a special feature in the Huffington Post asked, "What's Behind the Secret Epidemic of Hypothyroidism?" It was termed "secret" since millions of people...
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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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Kelp - the immune support gift to humans from the ocean

Kelp is a brown leafy edible seaweed that grows along colder coastlines. Though it is typically thought to be a plant, technically speaking it is...
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Study finds zinc helps protect from, and shortens, respiratory tract infections

In a review of 28 zinc trials conducted in multiple countries, researchers found participants who used the essential mineral had significantly better outcomes when fighting...
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Herbal supplement sales soar as Americans show greater trust in supplements than vaccines

Americans appear to have greater trust in herbal supplements than vaccines, and this has boosted supplement sales to record-breaking highs. According to a survey by...
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As new COVID variants emerge, research highlights the nutrients you need for protection

As new variants of COVID emerge---and as The Centers for Disease Control admits that vaccinations don't guarantee protection---the importance of maintaining an optimal immune system...
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Quality of gut bacteria influences COVID-19 severity, according to new study

The variety and volume of bacteria in the intestines may influence the severity of COVID-19, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study was...
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Nitric oxide effective in treating COVID-19, according to Swedish study

A  new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2....
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"Synergy" of vitamins D and K shown to lower risk of all-cause mortality

Researchers reviewing data from a 16-year population based study have demonstrated a link between low blood concentrations of vitamins D and K and an increased...
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