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Menopause is a natural biological process that affects an estimated 1.3 million women in the US every year. Defined as twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period, menopause typically occurs in a woman’s early 50s and marks the end of reproductive capacity. While often an overlooked area in
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Crohn’s disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any region of the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly the terminal ileum and colon. In pediatric populations, the disease often presents more severely, with symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, bloating,
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Collagen peptides (CP) have long been associated with connective tissue support and musculoskeletal health. A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial by Reynolds and colleagues suggests that CP supplementation may also influence post-exercise appetite physiology, specificall
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Dietary nitrate (NO3-) is naturally found in many vegetables, with spinach, beetroot, and celery being the richest sources, often exceeding 2,500 mg of inorganic nitrate per kg. Since humans lack the enzyme nitrate reductase, NO3- is biologically inert when consumed; however, commensal oral bacteria
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When it comes to maintaining optimal muscle health, dietary protein and resistance training remain the gold standard. However, emerging clinical research suggests that bioactive peptides can offer additional layers of targeted support. PeptiStrong™ is a novel combination of three patented, highly ab
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Hashimoto’s thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune condition that primarily affects the thyroid gland. HT is characterized by primary hypothyroidism – a condition where the thyroid does not produce enough thyroid hormones. Several factors, including genetic susceptibility, environmental triggers, and epi
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Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a combination of interrelated metabolic challenges characterized by central abdominal obesity (increased waist circumference), dyslipidemia (elevated triglycerides and/or low HDL cholesterol), hypertension (elevated blood pressure), and impaired glucose tolerance (insuli