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Study Reveals Unlikely Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai chi, a Chinese martial art known for its slow, steady movements, has been described as “meditation in motion.” It’s ...
L-Ergothioneine: The Mitochondrial Marvel
L-ergothioneine is a naturally occurring amino acid derivative that accumulates within cells, particularly in mitochondria. Mitochondria are cellular organelles ...
Heart Failure or Therapy Failure? Toxins Cause Cardiomyopathy
Because cardiomyopathy presenting as clinical heart failure is a condition typically involving multiple factors, there is no single clinical protocol that can be considered the ...
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Levels are Depleted by Cholesterol-lowering Medications
Use of certain cholesterol-lowering medication is increasing over time1 Nine out of 10 adults using a cholesterol-lowering medication take a statin1 Cholesterol-lowering ...
CBD and CBG Show Promise for More than Pain
Bone fractures may not seem like a public health issue, but they affect an estimated 178 million people worldwide each ...
Ubiquinol Supports the Body’s Cellular Energy Production and Acts as an Antioxidant
Ubiquinol plays a supporting role in cellular energy production The mitochondria are responsible for producing 95% of the energy in ...
Ubiquinol Helps Support Optimal Heart Health
The role of Ubiquinol in restoring depleted levels of CoQ10 and improving ejection fraction1 In case reports of 29 cardiac ...
Study Uncovers a Hidden Cause of Chronic Inflammation
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that the body needs to form red blood cells and DNA. Unfortunately, it’s also ...
Ubiquinol Improves Arterial Health to Support Blood Circulation
In an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-center trial, with the primary outcome of change in flow-mediated dilation (FMD) in healthy patients with mild-to-moderate dyslipidemia, Ubiquinol ...
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Healthspan Demystified: Key Nutrients for Metabolic Health and Performance
When you think of dietary supplements with healthspan-boosting potential, which ingredients come to mind first (or show up in your patient protocols regularly)? Is it resveratrol? Creatine? Collagen? Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? Or something more niche, like spermidine or ergothioneine? Your personal selection ...
Why High Blood Pressure May Worsen Osteoarthritis in Some Joints
A new study offers a possible explanation for why high blood pressure may worsen osteoarthritis in some joints but not others. We look at vasopressin, prior injury and what practitioners can—and can’t—take from the findings.
Healthy Aging Starts in the Gut: Why Digestion Matters More After 50
Explore how stomach acid, pancreatic enzymes, bile production, and nutrient absorption change with age—and how lifestyle factors and targeted digestive supplements may support healthy digestion after 50.
Can a Small Daily Dose of Vitamin K2 Support Bone Health?
A randomized trial found that 100 mcg of vitamin K2 improved osteocalcin activation in healthy adults. But does that mean stronger bones?
Natural Strategies to Address Cardiovascular Health in Women
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, yet it continues to be underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and undertreated in female patients. Women experience different symptoms, different risk timelines, and different physiological triggers than men — and the consequences of missing those ...
Is Your Patient Ready for Sauna? The Missing Step in Heat Therapy Protocols
Sauna is one of the most evidence-backed lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular and brain health—but its benefits are not automatic. In chronically stressed, depleted patients, the same thermal dose that extends healthspan in Finnish cohorts can act as additional allostatic load.
Resveratrol: A Versatile Anti-Inflammatory Agent Across Multiple Conditions
A quick dive into PubMed yields numerous human studies on resveratrol in the past year alone. These recent studies show benefits for patients with osteoarthritis, cardiometabolic disease, Alzheimer’s disease, COVID-19, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and periodontal disease. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions ...
The Aging Female Heart: Beyond the Male Model of Cardiovascular Care
Heart health remains a universal concern, but women face a distinct set of structural, biological and psychosocial influences that drive cardiovascular risk. As female patients transition through menopause—and the protective effects of estrogen drop—their risks amplify. Women require a personalized approach to ...
AHCC and Immunity: Evidence-Based Insights into Comprehensive Immune Support
From infection protection to disease prevention—how this shiitake mushroom extract offers comprehensive immune support for all your patients. For centuries, shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushrooms have been a cornerstone of traditional medicine, valued for their ability to promote immunity, vitality and longevity. ...
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