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nutrition
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Supplements: More Complex Than Many Realize
Dietary supplements sometimes get dismissed as ineffective or “worthless,” but this blanket skepticism overlooks extremely important evidence and context. While it’s true that some supplements are overhyped or misused, it…
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The Peril of Inactivity and the Role of Nutrition
Physical inactivity has emerged as one of the most significant threats to public health in the modern era. According to a recent University of Iowa study, sedentary lifestyles are associated…
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A Potential Nutritional Link in Long-COVID
I recently read an article about how researchers have developed a computational model to predict the likelihood of long-COVID, analyzing over 6,500 blood proteins. The study, published in Science, compared…
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Have You Heard What Niacinamide B3 Can Do?
Let’s talk about niacinamide or Vitamin B3. This fantastic little tool is something that we should all become familiar with and should probably all have in our natural medicine cabinet.…
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B Vitamins are Awesome
B-Vitamins, in general, are extremely important for a variety of reasons. Specifically, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and B12 — play an essential role in keeping our bodies…
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The Rise of Obesity – It’s Complicated.
Obesity is on the rise in the United States and it’s out of control. Is it as simple as eating more or do poverty and inactivity play a part?
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Finding Balance Between Sedentary and Exercise
Finding the middle ground between sedentary and compulsive exercise would likely be difficult for some. I know it was for me. Most of this likely stems from improper training and…
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Vitamin A Deserves Some Love – And Consumption
Vitamin A deserves some love for a lot of different reasons. Of course, when most people think about Vitamin A, they think about its ability to maintain vision. That is…
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5 Nutrient Deficiencies That Might Surprise You
Most Americans are oblivious to what a “good diet” really is. Many confuse edible with food. As a result, nutrient deficiencies are becoming more common. In fact, the standard American…
