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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...
Move over protein and creatine… study shows probiotics improve athletic performance too
Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren't even on the radar screen. But according to research they should be, especially when participating in high intensity exercise. Probiotics---also known as flora or friendly...
The Best Test Kits for Microplastics and What They Can Reveal
Imagine taking a breath, sipping a glass of water, or enjoying your favorite snack, and unknowingly consuming tiny pieces of plastic at the same time. It sounds extreme, but it’s becoming a daily reality for most people. These microscopic fragments, known as...
What You Need to Know About Testing for Microplastics in Your Bloodstream
Microplastics aren’t just polluting the planet, they’re showing up in our bodies. Recent studies have confirmed that these tiny plastic particles, along with the chemicals that come with them, can be found in human blood. And until recently, there was no practical way...
As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to 356,000 annual heart disease deaths
In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including during the much-hyped Covid-19 pandemic. Over one billion people are affected by CVD at any one time,...
Avoiding Adderall: The safer natural stimulants used by America’s pro athletes and top executives
A 2024 study of emergency room admissions found that individuals who are taking high doses of Adderall and other amphetamines face a whopping five-fold increased risk for developing psychosis or mania. Adderall is used primarily in the treatment of attention deficit...
Supplementing evolved a lot in 3,500 years, and Custom Nutrient Paks may be the best improvement yet
If you think nutritional supplements are something new, think again. Supplements in a a pill or tablet form go back about 3,500 years, and liquids and powders even further. Today new technologies---such as nutritional testing and Custom Nutrient Paks---take...