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Optimal vitamin/mineral levels linked to reduced chronic pain in new study

If you're suffering chronic pain, an important step to take is to check if you're deficient in micronutrients. This was the primary finding of a...
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Extensive antioxidant benefits of Vitamin E includes male infertility support, study finds

There is often confusion between Vitamin E and EFAs, or essential fatty acids. While there is some cross-over on the sources and benefits of the...
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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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Ice fountain of youth? One week of cold plunges slows down aging at cellular level, study finds

Cold plunges---also known as cold therapy and cold water immersion---have numerous health benefits. Studies have shown that taking a plunge into cold water can aid...
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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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More cardiovascular disease, less conceiving: Household chemicals linked to chronic health issues in men

"Common products inside your home are contributing to serious health conditions." Thanks to volumes of research conducted since the 1980s, this statement can now be...
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Study shows ashwagandha should be one of your go-to nutrients for holiday season stress

A 2023 survey by the American Psychological Association found that 89 percent of U.S. adults feel stressed during the holiday season. "Holiday season" typically refers...
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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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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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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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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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Electromagnetic radiation shielding apparel provides protective benefits, study finds

Modern technology provides us with convenience and entertainment, but it comes at a cost. That cost is exposure to electromagnetic fields, also known as EMFs....
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Ashwagandha: twin studies highlight stress relief and energy production benefits

Ashwagandha, also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng, is an evergreen shrub in the Solanaceae or nightshade family. Ashwagandha grows in India, the Middle...
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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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Regular cell phone use shown to affect sperm quality in new Swiss study

Attention men: Are you taking a supplement to support your fertility and hormonal health yet? Sperm counts in Western countries have been dropping steadily for...
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"DIM"---the powerful nutrient that can help offset your daily exposure to toxic hormone disruptors

What Is DIM? Research is currently exploding on a little known anti-inflammatory compound called diindolylmethane, or “DIM.” DIM, known to many health promoters for its...
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Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfunction... and now Long Covid

For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has examined...
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