Wellness & Research Blog

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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...

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Popular antacids significantly increase kidney disease risk in new study

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 study

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...

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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....

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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....

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Getting less than six hours sleep each night a major health risk for middle-aged

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 for middle-aged

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 costs

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 costs

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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Most common antibiotics lead to heart problems

Researchers have for the first time established a connection between the most commonly prescribed class of antibiotics and two types of heart conditions. Researchers...

Most common antibiotics lead to heart problems

Researchers have for the first time established a connection between the most commonly prescribed class of antibiotics and two types of heart conditions. Researchers...

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New research shows critical role of Vitamin K2 in preventing aneurysms

New research coordinated by Queen Mary University of London has identified a key role that Vitamin K2 plays in preventing the development of blood...

New research shows critical role of Vitamin K2 in preventing aneurysms

New research coordinated by Queen Mary University of London has identified a key role that Vitamin K2 plays in preventing the development of blood...

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New research highlights the killing power of soda pop

A large European study has added to the considerable evidence that regular soda pop consumption contributes to early death. The study demonstrated that even...

New research highlights the killing power of soda pop

A large European study has added to the considerable evidence that regular soda pop consumption contributes to early death. The study demonstrated that even...