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One of the most common questions we get is some variation of “What should an otherwise healthy person use, supplement-wise, to be healthier?” Our advice always starts with a brief word of caution: people take too many of the wrong types of supplements. Our goal should be to only take a few, high-quality supplements that …
The Vital Five: The Answer to “What Supplement Should I Buy? Read More »
In the news this week: “Eggs are bad and if you eat them you’re a jerk.” Then comes the blog articles from all the food babes and company: “THEY say eggs are bad but we’re smarter than scientists so we disagree,” or “See, we told you eggs were bad duuuuuhhhhh.” Fair and balanced reporting, America style. …
Hair, skin, and nails go together like Moe, Larry, and Curly. Seriously, they’re never apart! Hopefully, only your hair (and not your toenails) is Curly. My goal with this article is to teach the basics of hair, skin, and nail care, discuss nutritional options to support this trio the best, and finally, talk about supplements that can …
Joint Biology Basics Joints are complicated intersections of bones in our body that bend and flex so we can move, stand, and lift in a manner beneficial to our corporate overlords. Some of us outside of Woodstock are less familiar with what a joint looks like. This is an example of a human joint: The …
A new clinical trial studying a prescription strength specialty fish oil has concluded. The product is Vascepa by Amarin, and it is a unique product. Most fish oil products are a combination of the two essential fatty acids (Omega-3s) EPA and DHA. Vascepa, however, is 100% EPA. The dose studied in the trial was 4000 mg, which …
Did you hear about the gal who made a flax-only smoothie? It was a fruitless endeavor… Once you address your cramps from being bent over laughing so hard, it’s time to get serious about one of the most important things you’ll ever know: flax. See what I did there? I exaggerated the importance of flax. It …
There’s ample proof that the wellness experience you pay for is not the one you intended to receive. Look through a few of our rants for more than enough evidence to make you go “Hmmmm…” The cause of the gap between what you want and what you get is mostly due to quality. Product and information quality are poor. …
There are 5 supplements we believe almost everyone would benefit from. We call these The Vital 5 Supplements. These recommendations are made because these are the nutrients we are most likely to not have enough of and because replacing these nutrients has so much scientific evidence showing benefit. These are: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Probiotics Calcium/Vitamin D/Bone …
What Supplements Should A Vegan Or Vegetarian Take? Read More »
Buying a proper fish oil is a reasonably simple process, as long as consumers are armed with enough information. Otherwise, it is very easy to be misled about what fish oil is best for us. Now, TG fish oil is popping up as a superior type of fish oil. Let’s address this today to give you the …
TG Fish Oil: Swimming in an Ocean of Misinformation Read More »
Everyone in the health and wellness space talks about heart disease this month, so we wanted to weigh in on the discussion a bit. Many people look to Heart Healthy Supplements to prevent having to use drugs. In fact, I don’t think there’s another group of supplements used as frequently for this same reason. Doctors are wary …
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