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What to Look for in a High-Quality Supplement

Walk into any store or search online and you’ll find shelves lined with supplements that promise energy, focus, or long-term health. The variety can be...
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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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Resveratrol is great for the heart and brain, but new study shows why red wine is not the way to get it

For decades now many health-conscious people have included a glass or two of red wine in the evening as part of their "supplement" regimen. This...
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Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline

As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around the...
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Researchers at world's largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementation can reduce respiratory infection by 50%

Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused on...
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Methylene blue: Celebrating 150 years as medicine and nutritional supplement

In just a few months methylene blue will celebrate its 150th birthday. Today the unique medicinal compound is known for promoting mitochondrial health, enhancing energy...
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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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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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Green tea and Vitamin B3: New study highlights powerful nutrient synergy for brain support

In a new pre-clinical laboratory study, aging brain cells from elderly mice were shown to restore a youthful energy balance within 16 hours following a...
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Is Your Multivitamin Actually Helping You? What to Look For

Many people take a multivitamin daily, trusting it will fill nutritional gaps and support long-term health. But while the habit may be common, the benefits...
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The Top Nutrients Your Body Craves but Probably Isn’t Getting

As busy schedules, processed meals, stress, and exposure to modern pollutants become more normalized in our everyday lives, they can lead to quiet nutrient gaps....
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Supplements vs Food: Why Whole-Food-Based Products Matter

Not all supplements are created equally, and for the average person standing in the vitamin aisle, the labels don’t make that clear. Many common supplements...
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How to Build a Stronger Immune System Year-Round

When most people think about boosting their immune system, it’s usually during the cold and flu season. But your immune system is working for you...
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Feeling Exhausted? Here’s How to Naturally Boost Your Energy

Fatigue has become so common it’s almost expected. Many people feel tired even after a full night’s sleep or a decent meal. Energy loss isn’t...
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Do Natural Supplements Help Detox Microplastics? What to Know

Microplastics are tiny particles that show up in food, drinking water, household dust, and even the bloodstream. As exposure becomes harder to avoid, people are...
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The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature in...
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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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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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