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What Is Methionine? Benefits and Top Food Sources
The body creates L methionine, and it's found in many protein foods. So what is methionine, and what can it do for your health? Learn about its benefits and top foods.
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Aloe Vera Benefits for Skin, Constipation & More
Aloe vera benefits include healing the skin, constipation and the immune system. The benefits stem from its antioxidants, enzymes, minerals and more. Learn how to use, including the right dosage amounts.
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Bacopa: The Brain-Boosting Alternative Treatment to Psychotropic Drugs
Ever heard of bacopa? If you or someone you know has ADHD or a brain disorder, you should know about this safer, therapeutic brain treatment option.
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Exploring Blue Spirulina: A Vibrant Natural Food Coloring Agent & Antioxidant-Rich Extract
Blue spirulina is a natural extract derived from blue-green algae. It's popular in the food industry for its blue color and provides several health benefits.
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Is a DHEA Supplement Right for You?
DHEA declines after age 30, increasing the risk for issues like inflammation and sexual dysfunction. Benefits, dosage, side effects of supplements are considered.
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Comfrey Herb to Soothe Muscles, Joints & Skin
Comfrey is a traditional herbal treatment for muscle and joint pain as well as skin irritation. It can help reduce painful inflammation and soothe the skin.
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Taurine Benefits for Athletic Performance & Heart Disease
Taurine is an essential amino acid and a common ingredient in many energy drinks. Taurine supplements may benefit heart and brain health as well as athletic performance.
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Goldenseal Benefits for the Gut, Immune System and Cancer
Goldenseal is a herbal supplement used in the natural treatment of colds, allergies, digestive issues and even cancer. Learn how to use goldenseal, including recommended dosage.
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MSM Supplement Improves Joints, Allergies and Gut Health
The MSM supplement, or methylsulfonylmethane, touts multiple health benefits such as alleviating joint pain, improving digestive issues and repairing skin problems. Let's look at the research, uses, dosage and side effects.
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Exploring the Benefits and Uses of Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
The red raspberry leaf tea plant is a timeless elixir that has been cherished for centuries, celebrated for its unique properties and gentle, nurturing effects, especially for women.
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Feverfew: The Natural Headache Reliever that May Fight Cancer
Feverfew is a well-respected herb in both the traditional and modern medicine worlds, providing many benefits, such as for migraines and headaches.
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Bromelain: the Pineapple Enzyme that Fights Multiple Diseases
Explore the health benefits of bromelain, an enzyme abundant in pineapples. Fight allergies, cancer, arthritis and other conditions by adding the supplement or food source to your diet.
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Surprising Benefits of Dill Weed (Plus How to Use It)
Dill weed is more than a pickle ingredient. Its nutrition is so impressive that dill provides multiple health benefits. Learn how to use, including in recipes.
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Study Finds Daily Multivitamin Can Protect Cognition
Research from Wake Forest School of Medicine found that taking a daily multivitamin may protect cognition in older adults.
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CoQ10 Benefits for Brain and Heart Health
Coenzyme Q10 is produced by the body naturally and also found in small amounts in some foods. Learn about its health benefits, supplement options, dosage recommendations as well as potential side effects.
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The Potential Benefits and Applications of Zinc Sulfate
To avoid a zinc deficiency, supplements such as zinc sulfate are available for human consumption, in addition to agricultural and industrial purposes. Learn more here.
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Chondroitin Benefits for Osteoarthritis & Joint Pain
Chondroitin is one of the best supplements for arthritis and joint pain. Find out about chondroitin benefits, supplements with glucosamine, recommended dosage and more.
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Non-Essential vs. Essential Amino Acids + Benefits for Weight Loss, Muscle Gain and Even Mood
Essential amino acids benefits include promoting weight loss, preserving muscle mass, and more. What are the best sources and supplements?
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Cordyceps Benefits for Anti-Aging, Sleep, Exercise Performance & More
Cordyceps, aka "medical mushrooms," provide plenty of health benefits. Uses include anti-aging, increasing energy and more.
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Glucosamine Benefits for Joint Pain, Osteoarthritis and More
Glucosamine is your body's natural shock absorber and joint lubricator, helping joint pain, arthritis and more. Learn about supplement dosage and how it works with chondroitin.
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Licorice Root Benefits Adrenal Fatigue & Leaky Gut
Licorice root has been used for 1,000 years and contains varied compounds that help heartburn, leaky gut, adrenal fatigue and more. Learn about which type of supplement to get.
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SAM-e Supplements: Worth the Hype or Waste of Money?
While more research is needed for SAM-e supplements, evidence shows that s-adenosylmethionine may help with depression, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, liver disease and more.
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Chaga Mushroom: 5 Benefits and How to Make Chaga Tea
Featured in mushroom coffee and mushroom tea, the chaga mushroom is loaded with impressive health benefits. Learn about uses, recipes and side effects.
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Curry Leaves: A Flavorful & Healthful Addition to Traditional Dishes
Curry leaves are a mainstay in Indian, Sri Lankan and South Asian cuisines. It's no wonder consider the vast amount of curry leaf benefits.
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Rhodiola Benefits: Burning Fat for Energy, Beating Depression + More
Rhodiola Rosea, or “golden root,” is an adaptogenic herb with fat burning, energy enhancing and brain boosting benefits. Learn about various uses and recommended dosages.
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CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) Boosts Fat Loss & the Immune System
What is conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)? It's a beneficial healthy fatty acid that can help burn fat, build the immune system and potentially fight cancer. Learn about the best food sources as well as supplementation.
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Flavan-3-ols: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Unveils Daily Plant Compound Intake Guidelines
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics released the first guidelines for daily intake of flavan-3-ols, plant compounds that support heart health and combat inflammation.
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How to Avoid Digestive Enzymes Side Effects
There are both beneficial and not so beneficial digestive enzymes side effects. How do you know if you should take them? Here's what you need to know.
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Top 15 Chinese Herbs & Superfoods to Boost Health
Practitioners of Chinese medicine use these 15 Chinese herbs and superfoods to help their patients nourish their bodies and absorb qi.
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Dong Quai: a Chinese Herb for Menopause, Depression & More
Dong quai has been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine and has been shown to improve bone health and reduce menopause symptoms. Learn more.
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Lutein: the Antioxidant That Protects Your Eyes & Skin
Lutein protects eye health, skin and heart health, and it may lower the risk for diabetes and cancer. Find out how much you need and the best food sources.
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White Willow Bark: The Natural Pain Reliever that Works Like Aspirin
White willow bark shows promise for treating pain naturally with little risk for side effects. Learn all about its benefits, uses, interactions and more.
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Beta Hydroxybutyrate: The Ketone that Supports Weight Loss & Brain Health
Beta hydroxybutyrate is a naturally occurring compound that is produced by the body in response to very low-carb dieting, fasting or starvation. Learn about benefits and how to optimize your levels.
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Passion Flower for Hot Flashes, Depression & Better Sleep
There are many passion flower benefits, such as helping with insomnia, anxiety, inflammation, menopause, ADHD and more.
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Lycopene: an Antioxidant to Help Prevent Cancer and Boost Heart Health
Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant that can protect and repair the body from damage. Learn about the benefits, top food sources versus supplementation, as well as how it compares to beta-carotene.
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St. John's Wort Benefits for Depression, PMS & Menopause
St. John's wort uses include relieving depression, PMS and menopause symptoms. We discuss the benefits and dosage alongside possible side effects and interactions.
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Does Cascara Sagrada Relieve Constipation Safely?
Cascara sagrada should be taken for constipation in the smallest possible dose and should not be taken for longer than one week. It may benefit liver health and fight cancer but more research is needed.
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Schisandra Benefits for the Adrenals, Liver & More
Have you ever heard of schisandra? It's been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to heal various ailments. Why? Let's find out.
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Magnesium Sulfate for Both Constipation & Muscle Relief
Magnesium sulfate is a type of magnesium supplement that is made with the mineral magnesium plus sulfur and oxygen. Also called Epsom salt, it's commonly taken internally to reverse magnesium deficiency and provide constipation relief. It's also applied to the skin for muscle tension and pain.
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Omega-3 Supplements: Best Types & What to Look For
Omega-3 fatty acids offer many health benefits, but what are the best omega-3 supplements? Find out the best types and what type of dosage is recommended.
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