ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCE

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Emerging research on carnitine reveals it is a key nutrient for energy, heart health, and much more Who couldn’t use more energy? Taking carnitine can help. The nutrient enables our heart and other muscles to make energy, eliminate toxic byproducts, and continue to function well as we live longer. Our bodies make carnitine from the   Read More

Skeleton Keys

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The right combination of nutrients offers protection against fractures and weak bones If you’re diagnosed with osteoporosis, a condition marked by low bone mineral density, it’s not enough to take a bone drug or pop some calcium, says R. Keith McCormick, DC, author of the book, The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis. You need to   Read More

Grape Expectations

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They say youth is wasted on the young, but with resveratrol, it might not have to be Human beings have been seeking the fountain of youth since time immemorial. In recent years, resveratrol, a key ingredient in red wine, has gained notoriety as a youth-extending nutrient—but it isn’t completely new. More than 1,000 years ago   Read More

Crazy About Coconut

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Discover the many ways to love this tropical treat Once we considered coconut a decadent treat. Now, we’ve embraced the stuff with an enthusiasm that borders on obsession. You’ll find coconut in everything from specialty flours to candy to gourmet ice creams. Why the fascination? Well, it’s decadently rich, smooth and creamy, mildly sweet, and   Read More

Puppy Love

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Your best friend deserves the best. Here , a vet’s top 5 supplement picks for dogs 1. Omega-3 fatty acids Pet foods, even homemade diets, contain too much omega-6 fatty acids and not enough omega-3s. These anti-inflammatory fats are important for nerve and brain health, immune function, and skin and coat health. A deficiency or   Read More

Great Greens!

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Delicious ways to go green from the inside out If kale doesn’t call to you, and cooked broccoli offends your olfactory sense, no worries. You can still get all the health benefits of green foods, and in ways that may seem more palatable: via juices, tablets, powders, and even chocolate-covered patties. These are today’s versions   Read More

A Fish Oil Tale

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Omega-3 oils from fish may actually activate our DNA, resulting in a long list of health benefits. Illustration by Yunmee Kyong Fish fat has gained tremendous popularity because it is the richest source of omega-3 fats. These fats are essential, meaning your body can’t make them, and inadequate amounts can kill you. As many as   Read More