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L-carnitine supplementation aids post-exercise muscle recovery, new review finds
A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the results are especially effective for test subjects who are already deficient in L-carnitine. The study, a review of...
Is Sucralose Safe? Researchers Find Evidence of DNA Damage and Gut Health Risks
On May 30, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) updated its webpage Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food---and reiterated that the six artificial sweeteners on the FDA's list are safe for human consumption. Ironically, just one day earlier researchers...
Second major study in less than a year highlights cognitive benefits of a basic vitamin/mineral supplement
Many consumers have been convinced that taking a multi vitamin/mineral is a waste of money. Unfortunately they're missing out on what could possibly be the easiest step to take in protecting their long-term health. Repeated surveys show even the most diet-conscious...
Already a nutrient superstar, new study shows Vitamin K provides additional diabetes benefit
In recent years sales of Vitamin K skyrocketed as consumers become more aware of the vitamin's "blood, bone and brain" benefits; however, Canadian researchers have identified a new role for Vitamin K: protection against diabetes. The discovery was made by scientists...
Garlic powder improves digestion and boosts cardiovascular health, new study finds
According to the findings of a new study from Iran, using garlic powder as a prebiotic supplement decreases the cardiovascular risks associated with metabolic syndrome. A person is considered to have metabolic syndrome when they are diagnosed with a combination of any...
Chlorella supplementation boosts athletic performance of cyclists, new UK study finds
According to a new study from the United Kingdom, three weeks of supplementation with Chlorella improved the performance of cycling athletes. When compared to the athletes who received a placebo, a performance improvement was documented in three areas: • Improvement...
The potent nutritional supplement that emerged from the fake food shortage crisis of the 1950s
If you've ever purchased a "healthy green dink" at a smoothie bar, it probably contained a green superfood powder that the cashier told you was called "Chlorella." Chlorella is a single-celled alga that is native to Taiwan and Japan. It belongs to a genus of about...
How Cell Phone Use Impacts Cardiovascular Health
During the past decade a number of studies have made headlines after establishing a link between cell phone use and brain tumors. While detractors are still arguing over the methodology and conclusions of these studies, new research is highlighting a completely...
What’s the difference between Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Postbiotics
Just when you thought you had a good understanding of probiotics, along comes something called pre-biotics. Then soon after, something called post-biotics. Just what are they, and how do they promote optimal health? The good news is they're all related, and part of...
Colostrum’s respiratory infection benefit includes young adults, new study finds
A new trial from Poland has found that bovine colostrum can reduce risk of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in young adults working in situations that subject them to "a heightened risk of infection." The study, conducted on non-athlete medical students,...
The “conspiracy theorists” were right about the dangers of acetaminophen
In the Covid era, when censorship has become commonplace, most people know they can't discuss vaccine safety on YouTube or Facebook. Not only will doing so get you banned on social media, but will also put you at risk of wrath from multiple governmental agencies. But...
How High-Antioxidant Diets May Lower Miscarriage Risk
A new study from UK's University of Birmingham is reinforcing just how important antioxidants are for good health---and how detrimental processed foods are. In this case the research relates to healthy pregnancies. The researchers found a diet rich in fruit,...