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Whole Food vs Synthetic Supplements: What’s the Difference?

Interest in supplement quality has grown as more people look for ways to support their health in a busy, demanding world. Many individuals turn...

Whole Food vs Synthetic Supplements: What’s the Difference?

Interest in supplement quality has grown as more people look for ways to support their health in a busy, demanding world. Many individuals turn...

Vitamin B3 supplementing reduces skin cancer risk, multiple studies confirm

Vitamin B3 supplementing reduces skin cancer risk, multiple studies confirm

A subtle shift in thinking is occurring in the world of skin cancer prevention--and as usual it is happening because there's no choice. After...

Vitamin B3 supplementing reduces skin cancer risk, multiple studies confirm

A subtle shift in thinking is occurring in the world of skin cancer prevention--and as usual it is happening because there's no choice. After...

Green tea provides hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Green tea provides hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By now just about everyone has some familiarity with the long list of benefits associated with green tea supplementing. Most of these benefits are...

Green tea provides hope in fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria

By now just about everyone has some familiarity with the long list of benefits associated with green tea supplementing. Most of these benefits are...

Rhodiola's oxygenating benefit improves endurance and supports muscles, study finds

Rhodiola's oxygenating benefit improves endurance and supports muscles, study finds

Rhodiola, a plant species that has been utilized by native populations in high-altitude regions of the earth for over two thousand years, is once...

Rhodiola's oxygenating benefit improves endurance and supports muscles, study finds

Rhodiola, a plant species that has been utilized by native populations in high-altitude regions of the earth for over two thousand years, is once...

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What to Look for in a High-Quality Supplement

Walk into any store or search online and you’ll find shelves lined with supplements that promise energy, focus, or long-term health. The variety can...

What to Look for in a High-Quality Supplement

Walk into any store or search online and you’ll find shelves lined with supplements that promise energy, focus, or long-term health. The variety can...

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Do they know something you don't? Why magnesium is the most popular supplement in Germany

A new German survey, sponsored by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, found that magnesium was the most consumed individual nutritional...

Do they know something you don't? Why magnesium is the most popular supplement in Germany

A new German survey, sponsored by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment in Berlin, found that magnesium was the most consumed individual nutritional...

Brain-and-wine

Resveratrol is great for the heart and brain, but new study shows why red wine is not the way to get it

For decades now many health-conscious people have included a glass or two of red wine in the evening as part of their "supplement" regimen....

Resveratrol is great for the heart and brain, but new study shows why red wine is not the way to get it

For decades now many health-conscious people have included a glass or two of red wine in the evening as part of their "supplement" regimen....

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Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor...

Study of 27,000 brains finds poor sleep habits age the brain by about a year

When researchers in Sweden analyzed the brain scans and sleep patterns of more than 27,000 middle-aged and older adults they found people with poor...

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"Beauty sleep" is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep

Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study...

"Beauty sleep" is real: Studies reveal maintaining skin health is another benefit of quality sleep

Sleep studies conducted in recent decades have established beyond any doubt that sleep quality is linked to good health. In fact, a recent study...

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Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline

As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around...

Large European meta-analysis finds Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation helps reduce cognitive decline

As global aging accelerates, the prevalence of cognitive impairment continues to rise. The rise of cognitive impairment is, in turn, challenging healthcare systems around...

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Researchers at world's largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementation can reduce respiratory infection by 50%

Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused...

Researchers at world's largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementation can reduce respiratory infection by 50%

Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused...

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Methylene blue: Celebrating 150 years as medicine and nutritional supplement

In just a few months methylene blue will celebrate its 150th birthday. Today the unique medicinal compound is known for promoting mitochondrial health, enhancing...

Methylene blue: Celebrating 150 years as medicine and nutritional supplement

In just a few months methylene blue will celebrate its 150th birthday. Today the unique medicinal compound is known for promoting mitochondrial health, enhancing...