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B Vitamins and Brain Fog: What’s the Connection?
Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Or reread the same sentence three times before it sinks in? That frustrating cloudy feeling, often called brain fog, is more common than you think. While it’s easy to blame stress or lack of sleep, more and more...
Are Microplastics in Your Blood? What the Latest Science Says
You’ve probably heard that microplastics are in the ocean, in our food, and even in the air we breathe. But the latest research reveals something even more concerning: plastic particles are now being detected in human blood. That means they’re not just passing through...
Studies say: Bet on beta-glucans for immune support
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides---a class of carbohydrates. They are found in cereal grains, yeast, fungi and algae. While whole cereal grains and fungal plants have been used for at least two millennia for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the...
Can Microplastics Get Into the Bloodstream? Understanding the Risks
Plastic is part of almost everything these days: water bottles, food containers, clothing, even some cosmetics. We use it without thinking much about it. But here’s something you probably haven’t considered: tiny bits of plastic, called microplastics, can actually end...
How to Help Reduce Microplastics in Your Body and Environment
Plastic was once seen as a convenience. It made things faster, cheaper, and more accessible. But over time, that convenience has turned into a widespread problem, one that doesn’t stay outside in landfills or oceans. Tiny plastic particles have made their way into our...
How to Reduce Microplastics Exposure and Support Detox Naturally
Microplastics have become a part of daily life, whether we realize it or not. From food packaging to synthetic clothing, these tiny plastic particles are everywhere. Studies have even found them in drinking water, household dust, and now, in human blood. It’s no...
New study builds on established cardiovascular benefits of Vitamin K2
The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless---bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But Vitamin K2's ability to improve cardiovascular health is perhaps its greatest benefit. After all, heart...
How to Test for Microplastics in Your Home and Everyday Life
Microplastics are all around us, even in places you wouldn’t expect. They’re in the water we drink, the food we eat, and the air we breathe. Although they’re too small to see, these tiny plastic particles can have a major impact on your health, especially when they...
Is There a Microplastics Blood Test? Here’s What’s Available
Microplastics have become a regular part of conversations around environmental pollution, but they’re also becoming part of our bodies. These tiny plastic particles have been found in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and now, according to recent studies, in human...
The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables
When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly all of these are beneficial, and a century of research has proven it. However, another essential part...
Microplastics in Human Blood: Why You Should Pay Attention
The presence of microplastics in the environment has been well-documented for years, with particles detected in oceans, soil, and even the atmosphere. However, recent research has shifted the focus from ecological contamination to human health, confirming that...
Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastics in Your Life
Plastic has made life convenient, but that convenience comes with a hidden cost. Tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, are showing up in the food we eat, the water we drink, and even the dust in our homes. These particles are too small to see, but they can...