Research & Education (2)
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Nutraceutical
The herbal supplement industry has experienced a notable surge in demand driven by growing interest in immune support and natural health interventions. According to estimates, U.S. consumers spent approximately $9.6 billion on herbal dietary supplements (HDS) in 2019, and this amount has continued t
Cardiovascular Health
Data collected between 2017 and March 2020 from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) reported that approximately half of the United States population has taken at least one prescription drug in the past 30 days. A look into the most prescribed medications in the United State
Amino Acids
Peptides are growing in popularity among health and fitness individuals who are committed to staying proactive about their wellness and physical performance. Bioactive peptides have specific biological actions that positively affect living organisms. They primarily consist of fewer than 50 amino aci
Metabolic Health
What are phytochemicals and why do we need them?
Metabolic Health
The skin is the body’s largest organ and undergoes many changes as we age. Skin aging can occur from the outside (photoaging) and inside (internal aging), contributing to skin changes such as wrinkles, dullness, fine lines, and impaired healing. Photoaging occurs due to external and environmental fa
Immune Support
The vaginal microbiome represents one of the primary locations for microbiota within the female body, and is predominantly populated by Lactobacillus species, which include Lactobacillus crispatus (L. crispatus), Lactobacillus gasseri (L. gasseri), Lactobacillus jensenii (L. jensenii), and Lactobaci
Research & Education
When we think of anthocyanins—the flavonoid compounds that give red purple and blue colors to fruits and vegetables the usual suspects come to mind first:
Dermatological Health
Proper sun protection is important for everyone, especially since skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In men, a history of severe sunburn more than doubles the risk of melanoma and increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, though to a lesser exte
Supplementation Consideration
As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during menopause, contribute to muscle loss (sarcopenia), decreased bone density (osteoporosis), a slower metabolism, and increased fat accumulation
Immune Support
What are immunoglobulins?
Research & Education
What is the 5R program?