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Vitamin-K2

Statin drug use necessitates Vitamin K2 supplementing, say researchers

In the 1990s and early 2000s health freedom advocates faced an uphill battle getting the medical establishment to accept the value of probiotics. In...

Statin drug use necessitates Vitamin K2 supplementing, say researchers

In the 1990s and early 2000s health freedom advocates faced an uphill battle getting the medical establishment to accept the value of probiotics. In...

V-D-deficiency

Keep supplements handy: Vitamin D deficiencies will worsen due to e...

Repeated studies have shown that Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem---and, according to a 2018 study, the U.S. is definitely one of...

Keep supplements handy: Vitamin D deficiencies will worsen due to e...

Repeated studies have shown that Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem---and, according to a 2018 study, the U.S. is definitely one of...

Gut-Microbiome

Researchers link healthier aging, longevity to a diverse and unique...

With the onset of COVID-19 research on probiotics has focused on how they support the gut microbiome in helping defeat viruses. But new research...

Researchers link healthier aging, longevity to a diverse and unique...

With the onset of COVID-19 research on probiotics has focused on how they support the gut microbiome in helping defeat viruses. But new research...

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Clinical trial demonstrates potential oral benefits of curcumin ext...

According to a new clinical trial, the anti-inflammatory benefits that curcumin is famous for begin right in the mouth. According to the preliminary study,...

Clinical trial demonstrates potential oral benefits of curcumin ext...

According to a new clinical trial, the anti-inflammatory benefits that curcumin is famous for begin right in the mouth. According to the preliminary study,...

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Study shows heart failure soaring globally---OHS has tools to help!

The number of patients with heart failure worldwide has increased by 91% over the past 27 years, according to a new university study from...

Study shows heart failure soaring globally---OHS has tools to help!

The number of patients with heart failure worldwide has increased by 91% over the past 27 years, according to a new university study from...

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B-vitamins and Omega-3s improve cognitive function in large-scale s...

A large scale meta-analysis of Asian countries has concluded that supplementation with B-vitamins and essential fatty acids may represent promising strategies to minimize age-related...

B-vitamins and Omega-3s improve cognitive function in large-scale s...

A large scale meta-analysis of Asian countries has concluded that supplementation with B-vitamins and essential fatty acids may represent promising strategies to minimize age-related...

Hi-protein-meal-replace

High-protein meal replacement leads to higher fat oxidation, less h...

Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie...

High-protein meal replacement leads to higher fat oxidation, less h...

Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie...

IntestinalMicrobes

Quality of gut bacteria influences COVID-19 severity, according to ...

The variety and volume of bacteria in the intestines may influence the severity of COVID-19, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study...

Quality of gut bacteria influences COVID-19 severity, according to ...

The variety and volume of bacteria in the intestines may influence the severity of COVID-19, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study...

WeightLossGoals

Recent research encouraging for those setting weight loss goals thi...

January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail---and not just because of lack of determination. Busy...

Recent research encouraging for those setting weight loss goals thi...

January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail---and not just because of lack of determination. Busy...

AssortedSupplements

Research highlights two surprising nutrients that help battle COVID...

When it comes to studying nutrients that can help in the battle against COVID-19, the research has focused on the nutrients that have long...

Research highlights two surprising nutrients that help battle COVID...

When it comes to studying nutrients that can help in the battle against COVID-19, the research has focused on the nutrients that have long...

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Lipoic Acid supplements help obese people lose weight, according to...

A 2020 study examining whether Lipoic Acid supplementation could decrease elevated plasma triglycerides in overweight adults discovered a secondary benefit: weight loss. The study,...

Lipoic Acid supplements help obese people lose weight, according to...

A 2020 study examining whether Lipoic Acid supplementation could decrease elevated plasma triglycerides in overweight adults discovered a secondary benefit: weight loss. The study,...

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Nitric oxide effective in treating COVID-19, according to Swedish s...

A  new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of...

Nitric oxide effective in treating COVID-19, according to Swedish s...

A  new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of...

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