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Calcium made the news again recently. A meta-analysis (a study of past studies) was published in JAMA stating there is no benefit of using calcium supplementation in adults over 50. To which we elegantly replied, “no duh.” That’s not the whole picture; there’s more to understand before we all stop taking calcium supplements. But yes, …
We shout from the rooftops that our whole food supplements are “100% Whole Food, 0% Nonsense.” In this world of supplement misinformation, the unfortunate truth is that we have to make this distinction. Search online for whole food supplements and you will find, without doubt, a gluttony of the nonsense we talk about. The term “whole food” …
When you hear the word essential oils, what comes to mind? Amazing scents? Tranquility? Us too. But one more phrase sticks out with us supplement nerds, and that’s “misleading claims.” This month we will discuss essential oils and address the ubiquitous misinformation surrounding them, especially as it pertains to quality and their use. In medicine, …
Bone broth is the newest health trend sweeping blogs and supplement stores. Here at Woodstock Vitamins we’re big fans of bone broth slow cooked at home because it has so many great health benefits. Sadly, however the supplement industry is using this wholesome, nutritious food and creating bone broth products that have little to no …
It’s Heart Month and instead of the usual fish oil and cholesterol talk, we want to focus on antioxidants. As we were discussing this, though, we kept getting hung up on a very popular antioxidant, Vitamin C. Both topics are typically so very exciting, I know. I know switching to a Vitamin C rant is …
I write this rant today, 4 weeks late, for many reasons. It’s about resolutions. I’ve made many myself as I’m sure you at home have. I made a bit of a resolution too. I’ve resolved to not let up on my vision for Woodstock Vitamins. I’m doubling down on pointing out the “fake news” of our industry …
A Healthy Source of Vitamin C Everyone is pumped about acerola cherries. Rightfully so, as it’s the richest source of Vitamin C out there. A single cherry yields a whopping 75mg of Vitamin C. As any of our loyal fans know, we don’t get excited about supplementing with Vitamin C – its “effectiveness” is blown way out …
Why don’t you use strontium in your bone formula? First, the basics. Strontium is a mineral and is found in trace amounts in the bones. Strontium as a bone support supplement is based on its use in Europe as a prescription drug for osteoporosis. And while that SOUNDS great, the reality is connecting a prescription product to …
Welcome to Part 1 in a series of articles that will teach you all about probiotics. We quite often say that in the unregulated supplement industry, it’s the probiotics that show how bad it really is. Not only do we have the same manufacturing concerns as with other natural products, but we have to try …
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This article is part of a series that discuss, in depth, quality-related issues around a specific ingredient. Here’s a bit of information about milk thistle that you HAVE to hear. A recent publication in ConsumerLabs.com has highlighted the flaws in many Milk Thistle supplements – even ones from some “Vitality Approved” brands. For example, Bluebonnet …
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