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Eating fish makes children friendlier: Researchers say it’s the Omega-3, iodine and selenium content
If you want to make your children happier and more socially adjusted, feed them fish; if they don't like fish, provide them with the nutrients that you find in fish. That's the conclusion drawn from a new UK study published in March in the European Journal of...
5 Signs You Might Need a Nutritional Supplement (And How to Choose the Right One)
Maintaining good health starts with the basics—eating well, staying active, and getting enough rest. But even with the best intentions, many people still find themselves feeling run-down, struggling with nagging health issues, or just not feeling their best. That’s...
Debunking Common Myths About Supplements and Nutrition
In today’s world, there’s no shortage of advice when it comes to health and nutrition. From social media influencers to trendy diets, it seems like everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldn’t put in your body—especially when it comes to supplements. With...
Do You Really Need Supplements if You Eat Healthy? 
If you’re eating a balanced diet filled with fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains, you might wonder—do I really need supplements? It’s a fair question and one that many health-conscious people ask. After all, isn’t food supposed to provide all the...
How Natural Supplements Can Help with Muscle Recovery
Muscle recovery is just as important as the workout itself. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or doing high-intensity training, your muscles need time and the right support to repair, rebuild, and grow stronger. Without proper recovery, you risk prolonged...
What Happens to Your Body When You Get the Right Nutrients
Your body is like a machine, and nutrients are the fuel that keeps it running smoothly. Every cell, tissue, and organ relies on the right balance of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients to function at its best. But what actually happens when your body...
Whole Food vs. Synthetic Supplements: What’s the Real Difference?
When it comes to supplements, the options can feel overwhelming. You’ve likely seen bottles labeled with bold claims promising better energy, stronger immunity, or improved focus. But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s actually inside those capsules? The truth is,...
How important is quality sleep? Study finds a single disruptive night can compromise the immune system
You've probably thought of insomnia as a minor annoyance that just leaves you tired and less productive the next day. But according to a new study, that's just the tip of the iceberg. Getting poor sleep also disrupts healthy immune function---and that disruption can...
Focusing on the growing fertility epidemic: Study shows microplastics exposure is a primary culprit
In a recent blog post we discussed the needless concern over the estrogen-like effects that soybean products are thought to pass on to humans. This concern is not justified, though, because human studies have proven that the isoflavones in soy---commonly classified as...
If you’re avoiding soy because you’re afraid of the “estrogen effect,” this study is for you
Soy intake in Asian countries is about five times higher than in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is because of culture. Japanese monks don't sit in their temples chomping down hamburgers; and cowboys in Texas don't sit around the campfire eating tofu. But a...
News media says there’s no way to remove microplastics from the body—research says otherwise
Microplastics are in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. After twenty years of warnings from "conspiracy theory people" on the periphery, the plastic problem is now widely acknowledged. The world produces around 350 million tonnes of plastic waste each year,...
From heart to brain: Evidence mounts regarding damage microplastics cause to human body
A mind-numbing study published in early February has made headlines around the world: The average human brain now contains approximately seven grams of microplastics. According to the researchers, that's about the same weight as a throw-away plastic spoon. The...