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How to Reduce Microplastics Exposure and Support Detox Naturally

Microplastics have become a part of daily life, whether we realize it or not. From food packaging to synthetic clothing, these tiny plastic particles...

How to Reduce Microplastics Exposure and Support Detox Naturally

Microplastics have become a part of daily life, whether we realize it or not. From food packaging to synthetic clothing, these tiny plastic particles...

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New study builds on established cardiovascular benefits of Vitamin K2

The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless---bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But...

New study builds on established cardiovascular benefits of Vitamin K2

The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless---bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But...

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How to Test for Microplastics in Your Home and Everyday Life

Microplastics are all around us, even in places you wouldn’t expect. They’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, and the air...

How to Test for Microplastics in Your Home and Everyday Life

Microplastics are all around us, even in places you wouldn’t expect. They’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, and the air...

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Is There a Microplastics Blood Test? Here’s What’s Available

Microplastics have become a regular part of conversations around environmental pollution, but they’re also becoming part of our bodies. These tiny plastic particles have...

Is There a Microplastics Blood Test? Here’s What’s Available

Microplastics have become a regular part of conversations around environmental pollution, but they’re also becoming part of our bodies. These tiny plastic particles have...

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The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly...

The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly...

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Microplastics in Human Blood: Why You Should Pay Attention

The presence of microplastics in the environment has been well-documented for years, with particles detected in oceans, soil, and even the atmosphere. However, recent...

Microplastics in Human Blood: Why You Should Pay Attention

The presence of microplastics in the environment has been well-documented for years, with particles detected in oceans, soil, and even the atmosphere. However, recent...

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Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Life

Plastic has made life convenient, but that convenience comes with a hidden cost. Tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are showing up in the food...

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Life

Plastic has made life convenient, but that convenience comes with a hidden cost. Tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are showing up in the food...

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Move over protein and creatine... study shows probiotics improve at...

Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren't even on the radar screen. But according to research they should...

Move over protein and creatine... study shows probiotics improve at...

Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren't even on the radar screen. But according to research they should...

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The Best Test Kits for Microplastics and What They Can Reveal

Imagine taking a breath, sipping a glass of water, or enjoying your favorite snack, and unknowingly consuming tiny pieces of plastic at the same...

The Best Test Kits for Microplastics and What They Can Reveal

Imagine taking a breath, sipping a glass of water, or enjoying your favorite snack, and unknowingly consuming tiny pieces of plastic at the same...

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What You Need to Know About Testing for Microplastics in Your Blood...

Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet, they’re showing up in our bodies. Recent studies have confirmed that these tiny plastic particles, along with the...

What You Need to Know About Testing for Microplastics in Your Blood...

Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet, they’re showing up in our bodies. Recent studies have confirmed that these tiny plastic particles, along with the...

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As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to ...

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since,...

As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to ...

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since,...

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Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America's p...

A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold...

Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America's p...

A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold...

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