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Do they know something you don't? Why magnesium is the most popular supplement in Germany

A new German survey, sponsored by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, found that magnesium was the most consumed individual nutritional supplement...
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70,000 research papers in 100 years: Why you should consider creatine a critical nutrient

During the reign of Genghis Khan (1206 to 1227) nutrition became a weapon of war. It was recognized that meat provided nutrients that made soldiers...
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Creatine research broadens - muscle growth, energy promotion and cognitive support

Creatine is best known as the supplement that helps athletes build muscle strength and mass; however, today creatine is increasingly being recognized for far broader...
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Move over protein and creatine... study shows probiotics improve athletic performance too

Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren't even on the radar screen. But according to research they should be,...
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Supplementing evolved a lot in 3,500 years, and Custom Nutrient Paks may be the best improvement yet

If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids...
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If you're avoiding soy because you're afraid of the "estrogen effect," this study is for you

Soy intake in Asian countries is about five times higher than in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is because of culture. Japanese...
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Mealworm larvae protein approved in the EU, but new study reinforces whey as a better protein choice

In January 2025 the European Commission approved a new "food ingredient" made from dried and ground mealworm larvae---the young form of beetles. The approval is...
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Vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy conveys many years of bone health benefits to children

Mothers who want their children to have strong bones as they grow should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement during their pregnancy. This is the...
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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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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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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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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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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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Probiotics for skin health and pain management: New studies highlight lesser-known flora benefits

During the Covid pandemic surveys showed use of probiotic supplements had surged globally. Consumers had already become better informed about the immune benefits of probiotics,...
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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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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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