
How To Improve Your Posture Through Your Diet
*This is a guest post from our friends at Etalon. There are many factors that can affect your posture. Surprisingly, what you choose to eat is one of them. Certain nutritional choices can actually contribute to postural misalignment. Since the foods we eat affect the health of all soft tissue and bone, it is important […]
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Manganese vs. Magnesium: Key Differences (and Why They Matter)
If you’re glossing over a nutrition fact label, it’s easy to mix up manganese and magnesium. Although there are only tiny differences between the names of these two micronutrients, there are some big differences in their composition, what they do for your body, and how much you need every day. The key difference between manganese […]
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6 Tips to Balance Your Oral Microbiome (From an Oral Surgeon)
As an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMF), I see the damage we do to our mouths everyday. Because the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body, it’s important to be mindful of everything we put in our mouths — not just the products we consume. We call the group of microorganisms that […]
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Here’s What Happens When You Take Zicam
Cold and flu symptoms can throw your whole week out of whack: the sore throat, the coughing, the fatigue. In an age of space travel and FaceTime, you’d think we’d be able to cure a measly cold. And yet, here we are, sauntering through the drugstore. One of the go-to treatments for colds and flus is Zicam. It’s popular, it’s cheap, and it’s everywhere—does Zicam actually work?
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Got Acne? Get Some Vitamin C, ASAP
Acne: it’s not just a nightmare for teenagers. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it’s the most common skin condition in the United States, with 50 million Americans suffering symptoms from pesky pustules to painful cysts. While there is no one-size-fits-all cure, treatments abound. From special diets to birth control pills to topical ingredients […]
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My Supplement Formula: Dr. Jaclyn Tomsic
Welcome to “My Supplement Formula,” our interview series that explores how high achievers use nutrition to unlock their potential. Check in each month to get an exclusive look into the supplement routines of the world’s greatest athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs.
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High Vitamin B12 Levels and Cancer: Is There a Link?
If you’ve heard rumblings about a potential link between vitamin B12 and cancer, you might be tempted to throw your supplements out the window. Not so fast, though—this is likely a matter of correlation, not causation.
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Zinc
Zinc is a nutrient found in cells throughout the human body. It’s a trace mineral, which means the body needs very small amounts. Zinc is essential for more than 100 enzymes to carry out their function.
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Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It’s most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays an important role in blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions.
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Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral that the human body needs in trace amounts. Chromium enhances the action of insulin, the hormone that helps blood sugar enter cells so it can be used for energy. It is also involved in the breakdown and absorption of carbohydrate, proteins, and fats.
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