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Is Sucralose Safe? Researchers Find Evidence of DNA Damage and Gut ...

On May 30, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) updated its webpage Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food---and reiterated that the six...

Is Sucralose Safe? Researchers Find Evidence of DNA Damage and Gut ...

On May 30, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) updated its webpage Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food---and reiterated that the six...

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Second major study in less than a year highlights cognitive benefit...

Many consumers have been convinced that taking a multi vitamin/mineral is a waste of money. Unfortunately they're missing out on what could possibly be...

Second major study in less than a year highlights cognitive benefit...

Many consumers have been convinced that taking a multi vitamin/mineral is a waste of money. Unfortunately they're missing out on what could possibly be...

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Already a nutrient superstar, new study shows Vitamin K provides ad...

In recent years sales of Vitamin K skyrocketed as consumers become more aware of the vitamin's "blood, bone and brain" benefits; however, Canadian researchers...

Already a nutrient superstar, new study shows Vitamin K provides ad...

In recent years sales of Vitamin K skyrocketed as consumers become more aware of the vitamin's "blood, bone and brain" benefits; however, Canadian researchers...

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Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, ...

According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic...

Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, ...

According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic...

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Chlorella supplementation boosts athletic performance of cyclists, ...

According to a new study from the United Kingdom, three weeks of supplementation with Chlorella improved the performance of cycling athletes. When compared to...

Chlorella supplementation boosts athletic performance of cyclists, ...

According to a new study from the United Kingdom, three weeks of supplementation with Chlorella improved the performance of cycling athletes. When compared to...

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The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food s...

If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you...

The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food s...

If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you...

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How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...

How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health

During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors...

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What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what...

What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics

Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what...

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Colostrum's respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, ne...

A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in...

Colostrum's respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, ne...

A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in...

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The "conspiracy theorists" were right about the dangers of acetamin...

In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will...

The "conspiracy theorists" were right about the dangers of acetamin...

In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will...

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How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In...

How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk

A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In...

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Adding more magnesium to diet wards off dementia and slows brain ag...

In a world suffering from skyrocketing dementia rates, a new study is offering a glimmer of hope: an increase in daily magnesium will provide...

Adding more magnesium to diet wards off dementia and slows brain ag...

In a world suffering from skyrocketing dementia rates, a new study is offering a glimmer of hope: an increase in daily magnesium will provide...

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