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High Homocysteine Levels and Nutraceutical Treatment
Dean of Academics, Huntington College of Health SciencesHomocysteine is a byproduct of normal protein metabolism. It is formed from the conversion of the amino acid methionine. Since high levels of homocysteine is not a good thing for our health, the body has a built-in mechanism to partially convert it back into methionine and other beneficial, ...
The River of Inflammation
There is no doubt about it, inflammation can be a pain. But surprisingly, sometimes it is not a pain at all, hiding away in our body, silent but damaging. Regardless, unchecked inflammation is a force with lethal potential.There are two types of inflammation. Acute inflammation is a quickly resolved, normal reaction to disease or trauma. ...
Sports Nutrition: For Serious Athletes And Weekend Warriors
The market for sports nutrition supplements, including those that support energy and endurance, is showing no signs of slowing down as it opens up to every kind of athlete.The demand for sports nutrition supplements for both professional and general consumers is on the rise, according to Trisha Sugarek MacDonald, BS, MS, director of research and ...
Beyond Flu Season
For people of all ages, immune health is more than a seasonal category.From the young child who gets a cold at daycare, to the business professional who doesn’t have time to stay at home with the flu, the immune health category is important for people of all ages. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Product Certifications
As product seals multiply, consumers are turning to retailers to end the confusion.Non-GMO Project Verified. USDA Organic. Natural Seal. GMP Certified. Gluten-Free. NSF Certified for Sports. As consumers become more and more health conscious about the products they purchase for themselves and their families, confusion appears to be at the forefront when it comes to ...
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