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06/06/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Eating more fruits and vegetables builds stronger bones

Growing up, a lot of people were led to believe the myth that only milk contains the right amount of nutrients to make their bones strong. Most studies, in particular, only showed how calcium benefits our bones; however, these would not delve into the details of bone health. Scientists from the University of Surrey in the […]

12/14/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Where do your supplements come from? The source of your supplement determines if it is beneficial or dangerous

When it comes to vitamins and other nutrients, the source can make all the difference. This appears to be the case with calcium supplements, as researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered in a recent study. The researchers analyzed a decade of medical tests that were part of a federally funded study on heart disease. […]

09/28/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Magnesium found to dramatically enhance exercise performance

Magnesium is needed by the body to keep the muscular system at optimum performance and also for the conversion of fats, sugars, and other ingested substances into something that it can use for energy. It also helps in the facilitation of other enzymatic factors such as cell growth, glycolysis, and protein synthesis. A recent study […]

09/12/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Blood pressure can be significantly lowered in just one month with magnesium, study finds

A study found that everyday magnesium intake significantly reduces blood pressure in a month, reported the Daily Mail. It stated that taking the recommended dose of 300 milligrams (mg) for males lowered hypertension and boosted the flow of blood. Researchers suggested that people who suffer from, or are at-risk of, high blood pressure should consider taking […]

09/07/2017 / By Russel Davis

4 Essential supplements your body really needs

In the U.K. alone, the dietary supplements market is now valued at 400 million euros. In fact, nearly 50 percent of U.K. consumers reported taking dietary supplements last year. The country is currently spending more money on purchasing dietary supplements compared with painkillers. According to a recent report in Express.co.uk, chlorophyll now takes the spotlight as the […]

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