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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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Children who eat more fruit and veggies have better mental health, research shows

Children who eat a diet that includes regular fruit and vegetables have better mental well-being, a new UK study has found. The research, published in...
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Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure--especially when gut health is optimized

A new study has once again demonstrated that a diet rich in flavonoid foods will help improve blood pressure, but this study comes with a...
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Move over anti-aging creams: Study finds probiotics and phytonutrients reverse age by three years

According to new research, a diet that includes probiotics and phytonutrients can make you look and feel younger in as little as eight weeks. The...
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Seniors who eat mushrooms regularly reduce odds of mild cognitive impairment by 50%

If you were born in America, you probably heard "Eat your vegetables" on a regular basis when you were growing up. But if you lived...
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Eating more fruit and vegetables linked to less stress, say researchers

You probably know the antioxidants in fruits and vegetables are powerful immune building nutrients, but did you know they are also a powerful antidote for...
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Pine bark extract improves ADHD symptoms in Taiwanese study

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research ​found that one month of supplementation with a pine bark extract supplement improved both inattention and impulsivity in...
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Three green tea studies published in 2020 you should know about

Research on green tea is not difficult to find. Since green tea has been used medicinally for hundreds of years, both scientific and observational studies...
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Three grape seed studies published in 2020 you should know about

With new research emerging yearly, grape seed is reaching a new level of popularity with supplement buying consumers. With the lifestyle challenges everyone faces today,...
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New Chinese study affirms cholesterol-lowering benefits of green tea

Green tea has been studied extensively for a myriad of health benefits. One of those benefits is cholesterol regulation. Unfortunately not all of the studies...
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A single dose of polyphenols can boost cognitive function, study shows

In a first-of-a-kind study, researchers have determined that a single dose of polyphenols can improve cognitive function. The research was published in the European Journal...
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Low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years

A new study from Tufts University is shedding additional light on the importance of consuming flavonoid-rich foods consistently over time. According to the study, older...
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Beta glucan---the potent immune boosting nutrient you may not be aware of

Beta glucan is a soluble fiber found naturally in the cell walls of yeast, cereal grains and some fungi. Beta glucan is a polysaccharide---a large...
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Five studies indicating colostrum can keep you healthy this winter

It's that time of year when people you think of as "really healthy" seem to drop like flies as the yearly cold and flu season...
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Antioxidant supplements become more mainstream as benefits recognized

According to research conducted by the Natural Marketing Institute, approximately 16% of the general population believes they are deficient in antioxidants. This stat demonstrates a...

40 cups a day of grapes or one small scoop of Fruit & Veggie Plus?

(image courtesy of pixabay.com)The latest research published in the journal of Experimental Gerontology showed that 2 cups a day of grapes dramatically lowers metabolic decline...
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