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Is low Omega-3 as unhealthy as smoking? Yes, but new study explains the nuance

Is low Omega-3 as unhealthy as smoking? Yes, but new study explains the nuance

Many health professionals today use a tool called the "Pooled Cohort Equation" to evaluate a person's risk of developing heart disease--the world's number one...

Is low Omega-3 as unhealthy as smoking? Yes, but new study explains the nuance

Many health professionals today use a tool called the "Pooled Cohort Equation" to evaluate a person's risk of developing heart disease--the world's number one...

Drinking alcohol is a lousy way to reap the benefits of resveratrol

Drinking alcohol is a lousy way to reap the benefits of resveratrol

For decades, the idea that modest alcohol consumption is good for the heart has become so widespread that some doctors even recommend it to...

Drinking alcohol is a lousy way to reap the benefits of resveratrol

For decades, the idea that modest alcohol consumption is good for the heart has become so widespread that some doctors even recommend it to...

Study finds choline deficiency is widespread and putting brain health at risk

Study finds choline deficiency is widespread and putting brain health at risk

In modern medicine it is widely acknowledged that common health conditions that affect the body also affect the brain in one degree or another....

Study finds choline deficiency is widespread and putting brain health at risk

In modern medicine it is widely acknowledged that common health conditions that affect the body also affect the brain in one degree or another....

Fruit & Veggie Plus: America's original antioxidant powder drink mix

Fruit & Veggie Plus: America's original antioxidant powder drink mix

If you listen to podcasts or talk radio you may have noticed that advertising for fruit and veggie powder supplements have been trending for...

Fruit & Veggie Plus: America's original antioxidant powder drink mix

If you listen to podcasts or talk radio you may have noticed that advertising for fruit and veggie powder supplements have been trending for...

Study shows flavonoid diversity needed: Fruit & Veggie Plus provides the solution!

Study shows flavonoid diversity needed: Fruit & Veggie Plus provides the solution!

The fact that we don't consumer enough fruit and vegetables is already well established. The latest figures from the CDC and USDA indicate that...

Study shows flavonoid diversity needed: Fruit & Veggie Plus provides the solution!

The fact that we don't consumer enough fruit and vegetables is already well established. The latest figures from the CDC and USDA indicate that...

Wafers in a tube: Why it's the preferred way to deliver your glutathione

Wafers in a tube: Why it's the preferred way to deliver your glutathione

Glutathione stands out from other antioxidants because it is found in nearly every cell in the body and plays a crucial role in cell...

Wafers in a tube: Why it's the preferred way to deliver your glutathione

Glutathione stands out from other antioxidants because it is found in nearly every cell in the body and plays a crucial role in cell...

Glutathione - why it's called the "master antioxidant"

Glutathione - why it's called the "master antioxidant"

Glutathione is often called the "Master Antioxidant"—and understanding the reasons for this title provides valuable insights into maintaining energy and improving the immune system....

Glutathione - why it's called the "master antioxidant"

Glutathione is often called the "Master Antioxidant"—and understanding the reasons for this title provides valuable insights into maintaining energy and improving the immune system....

New Ashwagandha studies highlight adaptogenic benefits

New Ashwagandha studies highlight adaptogenic benefits

In the world of herbal nutrition and healing, an adaptogen is a nutrient that works to normalize and regulate the systems of the body....

New Ashwagandha studies highlight adaptogenic benefits

In the world of herbal nutrition and healing, an adaptogen is a nutrient that works to normalize and regulate the systems of the body....

Three new studies highlight health benefits of milk thistle extract

Three new studies highlight health benefits of milk thistle extract

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that has been used nutritionally and medicinally for over 2,000 years. We covered this rich history in...

Three new studies highlight health benefits of milk thistle extract

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a plant that has been used nutritionally and medicinally for over 2,000 years. We covered this rich history in...

Milk thistle: 2,000 years of protecting the liver and kidneys, and reducing inflammation

Milk thistle: 2,000 years of protecting the liver and kidneys, and reducing inflammation

Milk thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 12 to 79 inches, depending...

Milk thistle: 2,000 years of protecting the liver and kidneys, and reducing inflammation

Milk thistle, also known as Silybum marianum, is an annual or biennial plant that grows to a height of 12 to 79 inches, depending...

Opti-Mito-Force: The "synergy science" behind a superior mitochondria support blend

Opti-Mito-Force: The "synergy science" behind a superior mitochondria support blend

In our previous post we covered mitochondria basics and examined the critical part they play in energy and overall health. See that post here....

Opti-Mito-Force: The "synergy science" behind a superior mitochondria support blend

In our previous post we covered mitochondria basics and examined the critical part they play in energy and overall health. See that post here....

What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

Have you noticed in recent years that every nutritionist, longevity podcaster, and health influencer gives a lot of attention to something called "mitochondria"? You...

What are mitochondria, and why do they receive so much attention lately?

Have you noticed in recent years that every nutritionist, longevity podcaster, and health influencer gives a lot of attention to something called "mitochondria"? You...