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OHS Building Expansion Highlighted by Arizona Commerce Authority
The ACA reccenlty featured us in a news publication! https://www.azcommerce.com/news-events/news/2023/2/optimal-health-systems-expands-supplement-production-operations-in-pima/ "OPTIMAL HEALTH SYSTEMS EXPANDS SUPPLEMENT PRODUCTION OPERATIONS IN PIMA The whole...
People with high Omega-3 intake linked to less severe Covid infection, say U.S. researchers
During the Covid-19 pandemic many governments around the world distributed Vitamin C and Vitamin D supplements to help fortify the population against the viral onslaught. Even in the U.S.---where promotion of any non-pharmaceutical was vilified by the...
Three studies in three years highlight potassium as a potent protector of critical organs
A study concluding that potassium-rich diets are "associated with lower blood pressure" is the third such study in three years highlighting the mineral's capacity for protecting vital organ function. Potassium is often overlooked by health consumers; however, it is...
Australian study highlights cognitive benefits of Lion’s Mane—the ‘smart mushroom’
A new study from Australia is adding to the growing body of research supporting the neuroprotective effects of Lion’s Mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus). According to the researchers, who conducted the study on mice, the compounds isolated from Lion's Mane have the...
Senate resolution recognizes vital health role of nutritional supplements, other natural products
When tourists from the U.S. visit Asian countries they are often shocked by the amount of medical freedom enjoyed in these "backward"countries. Not only can consumers there choose between "traditional medicine hospitals" and "modern hospitals," but they can also...
Use of sleeping pills increases dementia risk, new study finds
It's easy to see why the practice of simply popping a pill to fall asleep faster is a growing trend. Life is stressful and full of daily challenges. Who would want to deal with another issue---like not falling asleep easily? A sleep prescription is a quick and easy...
Quercetin shown to improve Covid-19 recovery in new study
Quercetin may be the latest nutrient to offer hope in reducing the symptoms of Covid-19. In a test of Covid-19 patients in Pakistan, a one-week treatment with quercetin was linked to milder symptoms and faster conversion from positive to negative tests. Quercetin is a...
Extra protein beyond RDA has no benefit for most people, European study concludes
Protein is one of the three essential macro-nutrients. Adequate intake is necessary for strong bones, muscle, organs, and pretty much every other part of the body. Protein is also responsible for numerous biological reactions in the body. In fact, it is present in...
Cellular healing benefits of D-ribose can also assist Covid-19 recovery, review finds
Ribose is a sugar-like molecule that your body uses to make adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. ATP is the body’s most basic form of energy and the fuel burned by the cellular mitochondria---the powerhouse of the cell. D-ribose is the type of ribose commonly found in...
Amazing diversity: L-arginine supports heart health, erectile dysfunction… and now Long Covid
For decades L-arginine has been used in nutritional supplement blends to support muscle growth, heart health and erectile dysfunction. Now a new study has examined L-arginine with regards to a new medical condition---Long Covid. In the study, conducted in Italy,...
Two new studies highlight the diverse immune benefits of probiotic supplements
2023 may be the year that probiotics become "medical mainstream." Barely two weeks into the year, and two freshly-published studies are reinforcing the potent and diverse immune benefits of different probiotic strains. One study demonstrated the effectiveness of...
Study projects less chronic conditions and billions of dollars saved with more widespread use of supplements
A 2022 report produced by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has detailed how tens of thousands of lives---and hundreds of billions of dollars---could be saved by simply expanding the use of the most-needed nutritional supplements. According to the report,...