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Vitamin K linked to better lung health in first-of-kind Danish study

Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is...

Vitamin K linked to better lung health in first-of-kind Danish study

Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is...

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Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new s...

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3...

Supplementing Omega-3 fatty acids helps maintain lung health, new s...

When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3...

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"DIM"---the powerful nutrient that can help offset your daily expos...

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...

"DIM"---the powerful nutrient that can help offset your daily expos...

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...

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Glutathione and Vitamin C supplement combo enhances athletic perfor...

A new study has found that supplementing with a combination of glutathione and Vitamin C improves sporting performance in middle-aged triathlon athletes. The researchers...

Glutathione and Vitamin C supplement combo enhances athletic perfor...

A new study has found that supplementing with a combination of glutathione and Vitamin C improves sporting performance in middle-aged triathlon athletes. The researchers...

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Four Vitamin D studies in one month prove the importance of supplem...

First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical...

Four Vitamin D studies in one month prove the importance of supplem...

First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical...

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Highly processed, high-sugar foods affect REM sleep quality, say Sw...

Sleep disorders are on the rise. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer...

Highly processed, high-sugar foods affect REM sleep quality, say Sw...

Sleep disorders are on the rise. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer...

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Taurine time? Two studies during past year highlight the amino acid...

If you're a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If...

Taurine time? Two studies during past year highlight the amino acid...

If you're a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If...

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86 studies on mushrooms offer hope for preventing and treating cogn...

Both the ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations honored mushrooms as "gifts from God." And no wonder: not only could mushrooms fill the belly when...

86 studies on mushrooms offer hope for preventing and treating cogn...

Both the ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations honored mushrooms as "gifts from God." And no wonder: not only could mushrooms fill the belly when...

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Study finds lutein and zeaxanthin not only support eye health---the...

Lutein and zeaxanthin are already popular nutrients for supporting eye health, but with the publication of the latest research, the two nutrients may become...

Study finds lutein and zeaxanthin not only support eye health---the...

Lutein and zeaxanthin are already popular nutrients for supporting eye health, but with the publication of the latest research, the two nutrients may become...

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Adding flavanol supplements to the diet improves memory function in...

A new large-scale random control trial has found that supplementing with flavanols is able to improve memory scores of older adults. Moreover, the beneficial...

Adding flavanol supplements to the diet improves memory function in...

A new large-scale random control trial has found that supplementing with flavanols is able to improve memory scores of older adults. Moreover, the beneficial...

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Elderberry and probiotics combo improves health in many ways, says ...

A combination supplement with elderberry and probiotics improves health in a number of ways, according to a new study from Italy. The research was...

Elderberry and probiotics combo improves health in many ways, says ...

A combination supplement with elderberry and probiotics improves health in a number of ways, according to a new study from Italy. The research was...

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L-carnitine supplementation aids post-exercise muscle recovery, new...

A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the...

L-carnitine supplementation aids post-exercise muscle recovery, new...

A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the...

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