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Ginger supplements provide anti-inflammatory benefit to autoimmune disease patients in new study

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. This popularity is due to the fact that it...

Ginger supplements provide anti-inflammatory benefit to autoimmune disease patients in new study

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. This popularity is due to the fact that it...

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Cold symptoms, indigestion, weight gain, inflammation: Studies show curcumin fights them all!

If you're looking for one herb that supports just about every health condition known to man, it would be difficult to find one that...

Cold symptoms, indigestion, weight gain, inflammation: Studies show curcumin fights them all!

If you're looking for one herb that supports just about every health condition known to man, it would be difficult to find one that...

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Colostrum supplement study demonstrates immune enhancement in young school children

Researchers at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland appear to be on a mission to demonstrate just how effective colostrum is in preventing upper...

Colostrum supplement study demonstrates immune enhancement in young school children

Researchers at Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Poland appear to be on a mission to demonstrate just how effective colostrum is in preventing upper...

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New study offers hope that natural L-carnitine supplements may one day replace toxic statin drugs

The American Heart Association website reports that cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading killer of Americans for decades. Notwithstanding this infamous ranking, the...

New study offers hope that natural L-carnitine supplements may one day replace toxic statin drugs

The American Heart Association website reports that cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading killer of Americans for decades. Notwithstanding this infamous ranking, the...

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Study shows you should eat your vegetables---and when you have the flu, eat even more!

By now everyone knows that mom had good reason to tell you, "Eat your veggies." Vegetables contain just about every nutrient that growing kids---and...

Study shows you should eat your vegetables---and when you have the flu, eat even more!

By now everyone knows that mom had good reason to tell you, "Eat your veggies." Vegetables contain just about every nutrient that growing kids---and...

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High fat diet and poor sleep: dual attack on the gut microbiome

Good health in general is dependent on good gut health. Good gut health is dependent on maintaining an optimal supply of beneficial bacteria being...

High fat diet and poor sleep: dual attack on the gut microbiome

Good health in general is dependent on good gut health. Good gut health is dependent on maintaining an optimal supply of beneficial bacteria being...

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Collagen peptides shown to break the pain cycle while also improving mental health

The most challenging conundrum of pain management is that physical exercise lowers inflammation and pain levels, but pain itself limits exercise habits and decreases...

Collagen peptides shown to break the pain cycle while also improving mental health

The most challenging conundrum of pain management is that physical exercise lowers inflammation and pain levels, but pain itself limits exercise habits and decreases...

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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 study finds

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 study finds

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 exposure to toxic hormone disruptors

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 exposure to toxic hormone disruptors

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 performance, new trial shows

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 performance, new trial shows

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 supplementing the critical nutrient

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 supplementing the critical nutrient

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