Wellness & Research Blog

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CellWall_LR

Beta glucan---the potent immune boosting nutrient you may not be aw...

Beta glucan is a soluble fiber found naturally in the cell walls of yeast, cereal grains and some fungi. Beta glucan is a polysaccharide---a...

Beta glucan---the potent immune boosting nutrient you may not be aw...

Beta glucan is a soluble fiber found naturally in the cell walls of yeast, cereal grains and some fungi. Beta glucan is a polysaccharide---a...

ColostPowderAndLiquid

Five studies indicating colostrum can keep you healthy this winter

It's that time of year when people you think of as "really healthy" seem to drop like flies as the yearly cold and flu...

Five studies indicating colostrum can keep you healthy this winter

It's that time of year when people you think of as "really healthy" seem to drop like flies as the yearly cold and flu...

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Lutein intake by mothers linked to better child behavior

Lutein is a critical nutrient that you won't see listed on a typical vitamin/mineral supplement label, though most people have heard of it in...

Lutein intake by mothers linked to better child behavior

Lutein is a critical nutrient that you won't see listed on a typical vitamin/mineral supplement label, though most people have heard of it in...

CholineBrainNutrient_LR

Studies from Arizona and China underscore choline for brain health

Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and most other animals. It must be obtained through diet since the body synthesizes only very small...

Studies from Arizona and China underscore choline for brain health

Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and most other animals. It must be obtained through diet since the body synthesizes only very small...

AntacidTablets

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new ...

Several studies have linked extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn and acid reflux with an increased risk of premature death. One example...

IntestinalMicrobes

Study highlights need for diverse gut bacteria

When it comes to choosing a dietary supplement to support gut health, perhaps the most important consideration is choosing a supplement that provides multiple...

Study highlights need for diverse gut bacteria

When it comes to choosing a dietary supplement to support gut health, perhaps the most important consideration is choosing a supplement that provides multiple...

CreatinePills-Powder

Muscle nutrient creatine also shown to support immune cells

Millions of health consumers use creatine for its muscle support properties; however, most are unaware that creatine's circulation-promoting properties also benefit the immune system....

Muscle nutrient creatine also shown to support immune cells

Millions of health consumers use creatine for its muscle support properties; however, most are unaware that creatine's circulation-promoting properties also benefit the immune system....

YoungAthletes

Iron commonly deficient in young athletes

Iron plays important roles for athletic performance, including red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Previous studies have demonstrated positive associations between athletic performance...

Iron commonly deficient in young athletes

Iron plays important roles for athletic performance, including red blood cell production and oxygen transport. Previous studies have demonstrated positive associations between athletic performance...

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Omega-3 supplements fix kids' bad behavior in university study

Adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the diet could reduce disruptive and abusive behavior according to newly -released research. The research was conducted...

Omega-3 supplements fix kids' bad behavior in university study

Adding an omega-3 fatty acid supplement to the diet could reduce disruptive and abusive behavior according to newly -released research. The research was conducted...

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Macro counting causes disease, even blindness

A calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong! If all you do is count calories you're still setting yourself up for a life of disease....

Macro counting causes disease, even blindness

A calorie is a calorie, right? Wrong! If all you do is count calories you're still setting yourself up for a life of disease....

SleepClockGraphic

Getting less than six hours sleep each night a major health risk fo...

According to new research middle-aged adults with certain health conditions greatly increase their risk of early death if they regularly get less than six...

Getting less than six hours sleep each night a major health risk fo...

According to new research middle-aged adults with certain health conditions greatly increase their risk of early death if they regularly get less than six...

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Supplementing probiotics could save $1 billion yearly in healthcare...

A new study has posited that the health benefits achieved with probiotic supplements also include an economic benefit---to the tune of about $1 billion...

Supplementing probiotics could save $1 billion yearly in healthcare...

A new study has posited that the health benefits achieved with probiotic supplements also include an economic benefit---to the tune of about $1 billion...

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