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Cinnamon's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties can help fight...

Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds support brain function, a new systematic review has found. According to the researchers, this benefit likely includes slowing the...

Cinnamon's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties can help fight...

Cinnamon and its bioactive compounds support brain function, a new systematic review has found. According to the researchers, this benefit likely includes slowing the...

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Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides...

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists...

Researchers say the Ginkgo Biloba you take for energy also provides...

Every day millions of people reach for Ginkgo Biloba supplements to boost their energy level and to improve cognitive function. However, according to scientists...

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Mainstream media says supplements are mostly worthless; over 90% of...

According to a widely distributed 2022 report, supplements are "useless for most people." The report was widely parroted in the usual places---U.S. News and...

Mainstream media says supplements are mostly worthless; over 90% of...

According to a widely distributed 2022 report, supplements are "useless for most people." The report was widely parroted in the usual places---U.S. News and...

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Healthy gut microbiomes promote faster muscle healing, new Harvard ...

Almost everyone who is interested in maintaining an healthy immune system knows the first critical step is to optimize the gut. Afterall, an estimated...

Healthy gut microbiomes promote faster muscle healing, new Harvard ...

Almost everyone who is interested in maintaining an healthy immune system knows the first critical step is to optimize the gut. Afterall, an estimated...

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OHS Building Expansion Highlighted by Arizona Commerce Authority

The ACA reccenlty featured us in a news publication! https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2023/2/optimal-health-systems-expands-supplement-production-operations-in-pima/  "OPTIMAL HEALTH SYSTEMS EXPANDS SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTION OPERATIONS IN PIMA The whole food supplement production...

OHS Building Expansion Highlighted by Arizona Commerce Authority

The ACA reccenlty featured us in a news publication! https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2023/2/optimal-health-systems-expands-supplement-production-operations-in-pima/  "OPTIMAL HEALTH SYSTEMS EXPANDS SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTION OPERATIONS IN PIMA The whole food supplement production...

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People with high Omega-3 intake linked to less severe Covid infecti...

During the Covid-19 pandemic many governments around the world distributed Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements to help fortify the population against the viral...

People with high Omega-3 intake linked to less severe Covid infecti...

During the Covid-19 pandemic many governments around the world distributed Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements to help fortify the population against the viral...

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Three studies in three years highlight potassium as a potent protec...

A study concluding that potassium-rich diets are "associated with lower blood pressure" is the third such study in three years highlighting the mineral's capacity...

Three studies in three years highlight potassium as a potent protec...

A study concluding that potassium-rich diets are "associated with lower blood pressure" is the third such study in three years highlighting the mineral's capacity...

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Australian study highlights cognitive benefits of Lion’s Mane---the...

A new study from Australia is adding to the growing body of research supporting the neuroprotective effects of Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus). According...

Australian study highlights cognitive benefits of Lion’s Mane---the...

A new study from Australia is adding to the growing body of research supporting the neuroprotective effects of Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus). According...

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Senate resolution recognizes vital health role of nutritional suppl...

When tourists from the U.S. visit Asian countries they are often shocked by the amount of medical freedom enjoyed in these "backward"countries. Not only...

Senate resolution recognizes vital health role of nutritional suppl...

When tourists from the U.S. visit Asian countries they are often shocked by the amount of medical freedom enjoyed in these "backward"countries. Not only...

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Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds

It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and...

Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds

It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and...

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Quercetin shown to improve Covid-19 recovery in new study

Quercetin may be the latest nutrient to offer hope in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19. In a test of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan, a...

Quercetin shown to improve Covid-19 recovery in new study

Quercetin may be the latest nutrient to offer hope in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19. In a test of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan, a...

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Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European s...

Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of...

Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European s...

Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of...

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