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LongTermSupplementUse

Long-term daily supplementing study reaches 30-year point, finds no...

New research published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research found that long-term daily supplement users had a "better cardiometabolic health profile"...

Long-term daily supplementing study reaches 30-year point, finds no...

New research published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research found that long-term daily supplement users had a "better cardiometabolic health profile"...

WeightLossToSurviveCovid

Need incentive to lose weight? Risk of death from disease, includin...

In this politically-correct age, health advocates are frequently censored for simply pointing out that being overweight is unhealthy. But last week the British Medical...

Need incentive to lose weight? Risk of death from disease, includin...

In this politically-correct age, health advocates are frequently censored for simply pointing out that being overweight is unhealthy. But last week the British Medical...

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...

Curcumin-fight-inflammation_LR

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,...

HeartFailureUp91_LR

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...

B-vitamins-needed_LR

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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