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Study finds most Americans don't get enough Omega-3 EFA, and it's i...

Research published in the British Medical Journal Open has found that the vast majority of Americans do not get adequate amounts of Omega-3 fatty...

Study finds most Americans don't get enough Omega-3 EFA, and it's i...

Research published in the British Medical Journal Open has found that the vast majority of Americans do not get adequate amounts of Omega-3 fatty...

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CDC advises some groups NOT get a vaccine - recommends immune nutri...

Any discussion on not getting a vaccine can cause outrage by vaccine advocates; however, it is important to note that the CDC itself is...

CDC advises some groups NOT get a vaccine - recommends immune nutri...

Any discussion on not getting a vaccine can cause outrage by vaccine advocates; however, it is important to note that the CDC itself is...

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Nitrate intake linked to better muscle function in new Australian s...

A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of...

Nitrate intake linked to better muscle function in new Australian s...

A new study, published in the The Journal of Nutrition, found that people who consumed a nitrate-rich diet had significantly better muscle function of...

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Almost 14 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders---We have t...

New research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer from at least one...

Almost 14 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders---We have t...

New research published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine has found that an estimated 13.6 million U.S. adults suffer from at least one...

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These are stressful times: New research shows omega-3 supplements c...

Omega-3 fatty acids---long known for having anti-inflammatory properties that provide numerous health benefits---may be able to provide yet another benefit that is urgently needed...

These are stressful times: New research shows omega-3 supplements c...

Omega-3 fatty acids---long known for having anti-inflammatory properties that provide numerous health benefits---may be able to provide yet another benefit that is urgently needed...

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New immune benefit of colostrum demonstrated: prevention of 'leaky ...

A new study, conducted in vitro, has identified a potential new benefit of colostrum. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, found that bovine...

New immune benefit of colostrum demonstrated: prevention of 'leaky ...

A new study, conducted in vitro, has identified a potential new benefit of colostrum. The research, published in the journal Nutrients, found that bovine...

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Milk overtakes peanuts as number 1 allergy while digestive enzymes ...

The rate of children hospitalized for food-induced anaphylaxis rose by 25% from 2006 to 2012. This is according to a 2019 analysis of data...

Milk overtakes peanuts as number 1 allergy while digestive enzymes ...

The rate of children hospitalized for food-induced anaphylaxis rose by 25% from 2006 to 2012. This is according to a 2019 analysis of data...

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Nearly half of Americans started taking immune building supplements...

According to a new survey 43% of Americans added vitamins and/or other immunity-supporting supplements to their routine during the past year of the COVID...

Nearly half of Americans started taking immune building supplements...

According to a new survey 43% of Americans added vitamins and/or other immunity-supporting supplements to their routine during the past year of the COVID...

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Three studies in 11 days: More evidence Vitamin D is critical in ba...

Studies pointing to Vitamin D's ability to fight viruses and respiratory illness go back decades. After the emergence of COVID-19 studies emerged almost immediately...

Three studies in 11 days: More evidence Vitamin D is critical in ba...

Studies pointing to Vitamin D's ability to fight viruses and respiratory illness go back decades. After the emergence of COVID-19 studies emerged almost immediately...

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Higher intake of calcium and magnesium helps reduce migraines accor...

When it comes to migraines, a number of pharmaceutical treatments are available to use after the onset of an attack. But every person who...

Higher intake of calcium and magnesium helps reduce migraines accor...

When it comes to migraines, a number of pharmaceutical treatments are available to use after the onset of an attack. But every person who...

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Pine bark extract improves ADHD symptoms in Taiwanese study

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research ​found that one month of supplementation with a pine bark extract supplement improved both inattention and impulsivity...

Pine bark extract improves ADHD symptoms in Taiwanese study

A new study published in Phytotherapy Research ​found that one month of supplementation with a pine bark extract supplement improved both inattention and impulsivity...

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Probiotic supplementation lowers COVID-19 remission rates, study finds

According to a new study, COVID-19 patients who consumed probiotics once a day for a month had lower remission rates. They also saw shorter...

Probiotic supplementation lowers COVID-19 remission rates, study finds

According to a new study, COVID-19 patients who consumed probiotics once a day for a month had lower remission rates. They also saw shorter...

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