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Study projects less chronic conditions and billions of dollars saved with more widespread use of supplements

A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives---and hundreds of billions of dollars---could...

Study projects less chronic conditions and billions of dollars saved with more widespread use of supplements

A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives---and hundreds of billions of dollars---could...

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B-vitamins provide immune benefits including Covid-19 protection, researchers say

According to new research, supplementing with key B-vitamins provide general immune protection and protection against Covid-19 specifically. The research was conducted by examining the...

B-vitamins provide immune benefits including Covid-19 protection, researchers say

According to new research, supplementing with key B-vitamins provide general immune protection and protection against Covid-19 specifically. The research was conducted by examining the...

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Study finds dose-response between protein intake and muscle strength, but only when coupled with exercise

Unless you've been asleep for the past few years you know there's a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and...

Study finds dose-response between protein intake and muscle strength, but only when coupled with exercise

Unless you've been asleep for the past few years you know there's a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and...

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Research shows probiotics aren't just for moms---they're for babies too

Though the health benefits of probiotics are now widely accepted, the use of probiotics for infants is still being debated---at least by medical "authorities."...

Research shows probiotics aren't just for moms---they're for babies too

Though the health benefits of probiotics are now widely accepted, the use of probiotics for infants is still being debated---at least by medical "authorities."...

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An easy New Year's resolution with powerful results: consume fruit and veggies daily

If you're one of the 41 percent of Americans who make a New Year's resolution, you probably know that such resolutions are often difficult...

An easy New Year's resolution with powerful results: consume fruit and veggies daily

If you're one of the 41 percent of Americans who make a New Year's resolution, you probably know that such resolutions are often difficult...

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Studies show health benefits of mushrooms are amplified with synergistic blends

If you don't like mushrooms you're probably aware that you're missing out on a substantial health benefit. But, according to research, even the people...

Studies show health benefits of mushrooms are amplified with synergistic blends

If you don't like mushrooms you're probably aware that you're missing out on a substantial health benefit. But, according to research, even the people...

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Three years of vitamin/mineral supplementation slowed cognitive aging by 60% in new study

Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking...

Three years of vitamin/mineral supplementation slowed cognitive aging by 60% in new study

Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking...

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New studies reinforce why pomegranate extracts make a potent addition to nutritional supplements

People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working...

New studies reinforce why pomegranate extracts make a potent addition to nutritional supplements

People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working...

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Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a...

Turmeric extract shown to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness in new study

Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a...

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Consumption of ultra-processed foods up during past 20 years, especially among the elderly

In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed...

Consumption of ultra-processed foods up during past 20 years, especially among the elderly

In 1998 a study published in Journal of the American Heart Association documented what most health experts already knew: A diet high in processed...

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NOVA: Dividing processed foods into four categories to help you manage your health better

Americans are eating more processed foods than ever, and surveys show that most consumers don't understand just how much this trend affects their health....

NOVA: Dividing processed foods into four categories to help you manage your health better

Americans are eating more processed foods than ever, and surveys show that most consumers don't understand just how much this trend affects their health....

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Cancer, dementia and early death: Five studies in 2022 that implicate ultra-processed foods

Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming...

Cancer, dementia and early death: Five studies in 2022 that implicate ultra-processed foods

Notwithstanding decades of mounting evidence, most people still refuse to consider just how much damage is being done to their health by regularly consuming...