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Immune Support
N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG or GlcNAC) is an amino sugar derived from glucosamine, which is naturally produced by the body to maintain optimal health in various ways. First and foremost, NAG plays a pivotal role in promoting balanced immune function through the process of O-GlcNAcylation, a type of
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Digestive enzymes are critical for breaking down food into nutrients that the body can absorb and utilize, transforming the saying "You are what you eat" into the more accurate "You are what you can absorb and digest." These enzymes, produced naturally by the body or supplemented as needed, are esse
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The 5R Blueprint for Gut Health
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Around this time of year, as festive lights and decorations go up to bring holiday cheer, certain delicious treats also make their way into menus and kitchens worldwide. Peppermint candy canes with their twisted red-and-white stripes, peppermint hot chocolate, peppermint bark, cakes, cookies, and fu
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With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, many families are planning their holiday meal, including stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and, above all, the turkey. Why is turkey so important on Thanksgiving? It is assumed that this tradition originated in an event commonly referred t
Dermatological Health
What are Spore-Based Probiotics?
Bone Health
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body which is naturally present in many foods, such as nuts and seeds, leafy greens, whole grains, and legumes. It is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the human body that support protein synthesis, muscle health and function, cellular ener
Metabolic Health
The role of muscle tone in metabolic health
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Why Muscle Strength is Important in Aging
Metabolic Health
Muscular health has been shown to improve body composition, metabolic health, and longevity by decreasing the risk for cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and metabolic diseases. It can improve health outcomes by balancing the distribution of forces within a joint, increasing basal metabolic rate and b
Dermatological Health
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that can be found primarily in fish, fish oil, flax and chia seeds, and some nuts. They include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The richest dietary source of EPA and DHA is seafood, e