Wellness & Research Blog

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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...

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...

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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...

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...

Supplement-regulations

Debunking the Myth: Are Supplements Really Unregulated?

A special report by Optimal Health Systems: On March 18, 2024, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced that he intends to reintroduce his failed...

Debunking the Myth: Are Supplements Really Unregulated?

A special report by Optimal Health Systems: On March 18, 2024, Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois announced that he intends to reintroduce his failed...

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Study finds huge potential for taurine supplements in reducing metabolic syndrome, protecting heart

A new study has found supplementing with the amino acid taurine is beneficial in reducing metabolic syndrome variables. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition...

Study finds huge potential for taurine supplements in reducing metabolic syndrome, protecting heart

A new study has found supplementing with the amino acid taurine is beneficial in reducing metabolic syndrome variables. Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition...

Athletes

Researchers report iron deficiency is prevalent among athletes, has affect on performance

Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it's easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects...

Researchers report iron deficiency is prevalent among athletes, has affect on performance

Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it's easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects...

Macular-degeneration

Studies: Consuming alcohol increases macular degeneration risk while fruit and veggie consumption lowers risk

Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn't normally associated with...

Studies: Consuming alcohol increases macular degeneration risk while fruit and veggie consumption lowers risk

Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn't normally associated with...

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Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

Higher tryptophan intake found to improve sleep quality in study tracking university students

A new Spanish study focusing on first-year university students has found that lower tryptophan consumption is associated with poor sleep quality. Tryptophan is an...

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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...

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...

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Study finds half of cancer deaths are preventable--one prevention tool is eating fruit and veggies

Everyone knows smoking is a risk factor for contracting cancer; however, according to researchers with the American Cancer Society, smoking is just one lifestyle...

Study finds half of cancer deaths are preventable--one prevention tool is eating fruit and veggies

Everyone knows smoking is a risk factor for contracting cancer; however, according to researchers with the American Cancer Society, smoking is just one lifestyle...

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Black Seed Oil: Ancient Remedy Backed by Modern Science

Black seed—also known by its scientific name, Nigella sativa—is a small seed that comes from a flowering plant by the same name. As an...

Black Seed Oil: Ancient Remedy Backed by Modern Science

Black seed—also known by its scientific name, Nigella sativa—is a small seed that comes from a flowering plant by the same name. As an...

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Pass Grandma the mushrooms: Study finds reishi extract improves immune function in older women

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of...

Pass Grandma the mushrooms: Study finds reishi extract improves immune function in older women

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a type of mushroom that enjoys a long history in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Written records document medicinal use of...

Why Natural Ingredients Matter in Supplements: Understanding the Difference for Optimal Health

Why Natural Ingredients Matter in Supplements: Understanding the Difference for Optimal Health

The world of dietary supplements can be overwhelming. With countless products touting health benefits, how do you know what's truly the best way to...

Why Natural Ingredients Matter in Supplements: Understanding the Difference for Optimal Health

The world of dietary supplements can be overwhelming. With countless products touting health benefits, how do you know what's truly the best way to...