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Herbal supplement sales soar as Americans show greater trust in supplements than vaccines
Americans appear to have greater trust in herbal supplements than vaccines, and this has boosted supplement sales to record-breaking highs. According to a survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, 73% of Americans take nutritional supplements. Another survey,...
Even a mild iodine deficiency can reduce female fertility
Have you ever wondered why the salt you buy at the grocery store says "iodized salt" on it? It says this because the essential trace mineral iodine has been added to the salt during the packaging process. Many governments of the world started adding iodine to salt in...
Vaccine failures around the world prove the need to optimize your own immune system
Optimal Health Systems SPECIAL REPORT Lockdowns and high vaccination rates have been a colossal failure on Native American reservations. Israel's mandatory vaccination policy has resulted in hospitals flooded with people infected with the Delta variant. U.S. health...
Flavonoids help reduce blood pressure–especially when gut health is optimized
A new study has once again demonstrated that a diet rich in flavonoid foods will help improve blood pressure, but this study comes with a twist: It found the blood pressure improvements were more significant when test subjects had a healthy gut microbiome. Flavonoids...
Half of pregnant women have iron deficiency according to Canadian study
In a world of flashy weight loss and muscle-building supplements, many consumers forget the basic vitamins and minerals. This is often to their own detriment as one study after another finds that almost everyone is deficient in one or more of the basic critical...
You won’t see it on t.v. news: Large meta-analysis links low Vitamin D to risk of COVID infection
At this point it's impossible to ignore the evidence that maintaining a healthy Vitamin D level is critical in the battle against COVID-19. Not only was Vitamin D highlighted decades ago as being critical for the immune system in general, more than a hundred studies...
Astragalus ‘balances immune response’ in study on pro athletes
While moderate physical exercise has been proven to consistently improve one's immune system, strenuous exercise may exert an opposite effect---at least temporarily. This happens because strenuous exercise activates immunological and endocrine mechanisms similar to...
Healthy gut bacteria makes the brain ‘younger’ according to Irish study
The legendary Fountain of Youth is a magical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years. The mythical fountain has never been found; however, new...
Selenium and manganese during pregnancy confers heart benefits to baby for life
Most expectant mothers have been told by their doctor to take a folic acid supplement during their pregnancy; however, emerging evidence is showing that selenium and manganese are equally important during pregnancy. Not only can these minerals play a key part in the...
As new COVID variants emerge, research highlights the nutrients you need for protection
As new variants of COVID emerge---and as The Centers for Disease Control admits that vaccinations don't guarantee protection---the importance of maintaining an optimal immune system is more critical than ever. Fortunately a number of studies have examined which...
Vitamin K2 helps prevent Alzheimer’s, according to new research
According to new research published in Nutrients, the vitamin known primarily for heart and bone benefits--Vitamin K2---may also be highly beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's disease. The study, conducted by researchers from the Harvard Extension School and Pacific...
Having low Omega-3 level reduces life expectancy as much as smoking
Most people know that Omega-3 essential fatty acids are important for maintaining cardiovascular health, but they might be surprised to learn just how important those protective benefits are. According to new research, published in the American Journal of Clinical...