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Berberine: Blood Sugar, Body Fat and Other Health Benefits

Berberine belongs to a small group of natural products that have not only been used for thousands of years, but also are supported by significant amounts of research. If you’re not using it to support your health, you could seriously be missing out. The first mention of a berberine-containing compound … Keep reading…

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Chrysin: Aromatase inhibition and other health benefits

Though many men worry about producing too little testosterone, many deal with elevated estrogen. In either case, the physical and mental health effects can be the same. Natural compounds like chrysin may be part of a solution, as chrysin may act as an aromatase inhibitor, reducing the conversion of testosterone … Keep reading…

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Curcumin: Health Benefits of Turmeric’s Key Compound

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) contains one of the most-researched, most-compelling compounds in all of nutrition and natural medicine: curcumin. Traditional medicine practitioners have prescribed various forms of turmeric for more than 5000 years. More than 10,000 research papers and articles from just the past seven years focus on the physiological effects … Keep reading…

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Research Shows Dietary Supplements Reduce COVID-19 Risk

The prestigious British Medical Journal recently published a study that got little attention from Mainstream Media, probably because it wasn’t about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The study showed that four dietary supplements significantly reduce COVID-19 infection risk. Using an app developed by Zoe Global, in partnership with King’s College London, … Keep reading…

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Nitric Oxide and Nitrates: Incredible Health and Performance Benefits

Nitric oxide benefits your heart and enhances performance. Interestingly, nitric oxide levels are increased by a dietary substance that’s often demonized as a cancer and cardiovascular disease-causing compound: nitrate. Nitrate, found in some vegetables and processed meats, looks like it offers much more benefit than risk. Here’s what you need … Keep reading…

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Nattokinase: Health Benefit, Sources, Doses, and Side Effects

Following a review of my most recent lab work, my doctor recommended nattokinase as part of cardiovascular health protocol.  Most of my markers for heart disease risk looked excellent, including my triglycerides, c-Reactive Protein, blood pressure, and Hemoglobin A1c. However, my Apo B, PLAC, oxidized LDL, and Lp(a) told a … Keep reading…

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Anti-Androgens: Beware of Supplements That Suppress Testosterone

Like pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements rarely cause only one effect on your physiology. Sometimes, supplements offer numerous health benefits and few, if any, side effects. On the other hand, some supplements provide benefits for certain people while also causing undesirable side effects. Such is the case with many anti-androgen supplements. You … Keep reading…

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The Best Multivitamins for Men and Women

A high-quality multivitamin is the first supplement I recommend out of my Foundational Five. In the time it takes to swallow the capsules, you significantly increase your total nutrition intake for the day. As important as they are, I’m often surprised by how few people understand the importance of taking … Keep reading…

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N-acetylcysteine (NAC): Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects

N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is one of those supplements many people have heard of, but few understand. From supporting immune function to detoxification, and healthy mood to inflammation, NAC provides numerous health benefits. N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid found in onions and eggs. Like l-theanine, it’s considered a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning … Keep reading…

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Creatine: Health, Fitness, Performance Benefits.

If you could only choose one supplement to build muscle (assuming you already use the Foundational Five), creatine monohydrate would have to be first on the list. Yet, it does much more than build muscle. It offers a host of health benefits, from helping to deal with depression, slowing age-related … Keep reading…

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Magnesium: Deficiencies, Health Benefits, and Supplements

When you supplement with most micronutrients, you don’t feel a significant difference, even though they make a difference. That’s not the case with magnesium. I’ve received numerous testimonials from clients and members after supplementing with it regularly. Once you understand all it does for your metabolism, which forms make the … Keep reading…