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Elevate Your Golf Game with These Elite Supplements
Golf takes strength, focus, and a high level of joint flexibility. The Golfceuticals™ line of nutritional supplements helps elevate your golf game — along with every day healthy living.
Introducing Sinetrol® - A New Way To Lose Weight
When it comes to burning extra calories (181 extra!), losing body fat, and reducing your hips & waist, Sinetrol® represents a new way to manage your weight and get the body you crave.
Master Your Morning With These Helpful Tips
Whether you are a morning person — or if your alarm clock is more like a super-villain to you — here are some ways you can get “up and at ‘em” for a more energy-filled, effective day.
Spotlight on 3-Daxin™ – A Breakthrough Botanical in Healthy Aging
What if we told you that one of America’s most powerful bioactive compounds was discovered by accident? Welcome to 3-Daxin™ — Kentucky’s own breakthrough superfood.
Top 8 Vitamins, Minerals, & Co-Factors You Might Be Missing in Your Daily Diet
There are a lot of holes in the standard American diet these days — holes that mean you could be missing out on some important nutrients that can help you live life healthier.
Easy Ways to Boost Your BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
If you haven’t heard of BDNF — Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor — don’t worry: by the end of this blog, you’ll be smarter and you’ll know how to tune up your own BDNF!
Vital Nutrition Tips For Vegans
Living a vegan lifestyle isn’t always easy — especially when it comes to building collagen and getting Omega fatty acids into your diet.
Five Ways to Have a Healthy Summer
Summer is right around the corner — but before you soak up all summer has to offer, be sure to plan to prioritize your health all season long.
Some Important Facts About Blue Light
Blue light waves are all around us, but modern technology has exposed us to more of these potentially harmful rays than ever before. It’s time we learned to protect ourselves…
Spotlight on Quercetin – The Underrated Antioxidant
Quercetin might be hard to spell and pronounce, but this antioxidant holds a lot of power for lung health, heart function, and more.
3 Great Nutritional Ways To Burn Calories & Fat
Support your diet and exercise routine with these nutrients that promote calorie and fat burning.
Blueberries: The "Next Big Thing" Is Here
Blueberries are so healthy for you, that we’re taking another look at what they can do — and so should you!
The 5 Best Supplement Ingredients for Your Workout
Whether you are looking to kickstart your workout, get ripped, or just want to fuel an active lifestyle, these 5 sports nutrition ingredients will help you pump up, get lean, and stay on track.
Five Reasons Why Staying Hydrated Is Important
You would think that drinking water would be a no-brainer — but have you ever thought about why water is so important to good health?
How To Develop a New Healthy Habit
Forming good habits… Breaking bad habits… We all know full well neither is easy to do. Here are some tips to get you on track with healthy habits — and help keep you there.
8 Underrated Nutrients Every Woman Needs
There’s a big world of vitamins but these trusty nutrients will help you for the long haul.
What's The Deal With Biotin?
Biotin has long been the “go-to” nutrient for healthy hair, skin, and nails. But should it be? It’s time to learn the truth about Biotin…
The Gut Microbiome: Your Body’s Ecosystem
Nobody likes to talk about bacteria — but there are over 100-million of them living in and on your body. It’s called the Microbiome and here’s what you do need to know.
Some Important Facts About Circulation
When people think of “cardio” they think of their heart. But your cardiovascular system is so much more than just “the pump” — it includes a 60,000 mile “super highway” known as your circulatory system as well!
Top Ways To Protect Your Skin From UV Rays
Time spent enjoying the sun is one of life’s greatest pleasures. But the effects of UV rays on the skin can be a different matter.
5 Tips To Keep Your Brain Healthy And Memory Sharp
You only get one brain, so you’ll want to take great care of it! Here are 5 ways to keep your mind nimble, flexible, and focused!
5 Reasons To Walk More
While many people walk to help them lose weight, there are many other benefits to one of the world’s new favorite pastimes!
The Truth About Mineral Deficiency
A shocking 33% of Americans are deficient in one or more minerals — and that has a big impact on our health.
The Importance Of A Daily Routine
You would think that having a daily routine would come naturally… But it doesn’t. So here are some tips on putting together your day — and night — to help maximize your wellness.
The Best Botanicals for Male Performance
One thing that men are always asking us is “how can I up my game on the field, in the boardroom, and in the bedroom?” Here are our top answers…
The Amazing Mind and Body Benefits of Ashwagandha
When it comes to dealing with daily stress, few botanicals have the track record of Ashwagandha. But this ancient Ayurvedic root can do so much more than calm your nerves…
It's Time To Get Ready For Spring
Every spring, nature awakens and fills the landscape with renewed vitality and abundance — which makes it a great time to renew our own vitality as well!
Checking In After One Year Of Lockdown
The “new normal” has been here for a year now — and while we all hope the old way of life will return soon, we must remain vigilant when it comes to supporting our health.
A Comprehensive Guide On Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy is vital at every age — but when it comes to healthy aging, your cardiovascular system takes on a new level of importance.
Spotlight On Melatonin - The Sleep Hormone
Are you having trouble sleeping? It could have to do with a lack of melatonin.
5 Important Facts About Testosterone
Testosterone levels have a direct impact on our health, especially as we age.
Spotlight on Vitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin
When you think of Vitamin D, what is the first thing you associate it with? You’re certainly not alone if you thought of the sun.
New Year, New You
Last year was anything but ordinary — but if you make the right moves, 2021 could just be your best year ever! Here are some things to focus on to help you meet all of your New Year's resolutions.
2020 Year In Review
2020 was a year filled with unexpected twists and turns that forced us to adapt to a “new normal.”
Breaking Down Your Questions on Cartilage Health
Our joints are made up of several components including ligaments, tendons, menisci, and cartilage.
Some Important Facts About Vitamin K
Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that is a bit of a mystery. However, it is key to cardiovascular function, bone health, and more. So, let’s peel back the curtain on Vitamin K.
Spotlight On Elderberry - The Powerful Purple Berry
Why is this one berry so cherished for immune system health? It’s time to learn the truth about Elderberry.
A Focus On Free Radicals
When it comes to free radicals, there are three questions on everyone’s mind: What causes free radicals? How do they cause harm? What can I do to protect myself?
Top Ways to Build Strength and Accelerate Your Muscle Gains
Whether your muscle building routine of choice is free weights or resistance training, at some point you may have found yourself at a standstill because you’ve maxed out in muscle size, definition, and strength.
Top 6 Ways to Avoid Burnout While Working from Home
2020 has forced us to adapt to a “new normal” — and while we all know it will not be forever, for now we live in an era where social distancing has reigned supreme.
Q&A with a Skincare Expert: What to Know About Hyaluronic Acid Serums
Our product formulator and chemist at our Skincare Lab took a step away from the test tubes to hop on a call with us. Here's what we learned.
Nutritional Self-Care In 2020
Let’s face it — 2020 has been anything but normal, but this does not mean we should drop everything and forget about our health.
It’s Time To Get Ready For The Fall
Fall is right around the corner, so make sure you’re ready to kick off the harvest season on the right foot!
A Deep Dive Into The Benefits of Astaxanthin
Let’s discuss the importance of Astaxanthin and highlight the benefits it brings to the table.
Spotlight On Zinc – A Gatekeeper of Your Immune System
Although Zinc may not generate the same buzz as other vitamins and minerals, it does support multiple key functions throughout the body.
Spotlight On Magnesium – The Overlooked Mineral
When you think of Magnesium, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Spotlight on Rhodiola: The Golden Root
It’s not often a plant is referred to as a “Golden Root” — but in this case, this impressive nickname is certainly warranted.
Should You Stress About Cortisol?
Often called the “Stress Hormone,” Cortisol is known to have a direct impact on the body’s response to stress.
Spotlight on Schisandra: Legendary Adaptogen
For thousands of years, Schisandra has been a mainstay in herbal medical practices throughout the world.
Top 5 Activities to Support Your Physical Health
Let’s face it – you have probably been told to get some fresh air on more than one occasion – and for good reason!
The Top 10 Ways for Dealing with Stress
The average person living in the 21st Century is no stranger to the word “busy.” With hectic schedules comes stress, especially in this on-the-go world we live in.
What Are Binders and Fillers?
Here’s what you should know about those hard to pronounce “Other ingredients” listed on dietary supplement labels, right underneath the “Supplement Facts.”
Going Beyond Vitamins: The Top Botanical and Nutritional Co-Factors for Vibrant Health
While vitamins and minerals play key roles in a healthy diet, the same holds true for nutritional co-factors that do not fall into those categories.
What Are The Essential Vitamins and Minerals?
Vitamins and minerals are found in an endless amount of sources — food, drink, plants… Even the sun! You’ve probably heard of vitamins A, B, C, D and the benefits each one provides.
7 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Digestive Health
Gut-check: When it comes to digestive health, there are some big Do’s & Don’ts.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin C?
What does it take to reap the immune-supporting, health-protecting benefits of vitamin C? More than you’d think.
4 Simple Tips to Keep Your Immune System Strong
Here are the immune boosters and busters you should know, according to a holistic pharmacist.
4 Nutritional Ways to Get Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
When it comes to enhancing your natural beauty, new science confirms "You are what you eat" is the law to live by.
4 Reasons Why Blueberries Are A Game Changer
We’re calling it: blueberries are THE next big thing in healthy aging nutrition.
6 Ways to Keep Your Bones, Joints, and Muscles in Shape During Winter
Freezing temps, less sunshine, and less activity are a recipe for stiff joints this time of year. Stay limber (and warm!) with these tips for simple muscle upkeep and diet.
The Human Microbiome: Bacteria's Role In Daily Health
Your gut contains a world all its own called the human microbiome—and it has a lot to say about your overall health.
The Top 5 Nutrients For A Healthy Immune System
Supporting a healthy immune system means supplying it with a crucial array of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.
Good Mood Food: Nutrition To Support A Healthy Outlook
The foods that you eat—and the nutrients within—can have a remarkable effect on your brain health and overall mood.
Spotlight On Curcumin: The Spice Of Life
Curcumin, the major compound in turmeric, adds color to foods but also serves up a veritable feast of health benefits.
How Juicing Benefits Your Body & Boosts Nutrition
Whether part of a cleanse or as a dietary supplement, juicing can help you get crucial nutrients like antioxidants.
How To Support Your Vision Health After The Age Of 50
Your eyesight naturally degrades as you age, which underscores why vision health is extremely important to the quality of life in your later years.
Top Tips To Energize Your Day
Evidence suggests that nutritional support—along with practical approaches—can help you stay energized.
The Best Ways To Get All The Astaxanthin You Need
Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant found in a variety of food sources that can help support the heart, joints, energy levels, and more.
The Connection Between Joint Health & Aging
As your body ages, your joints can start to feel the pressures of a full life. But what nutrients can you flex to keep your joints healthy?
The Best Nutrients For Hair, Skin, & Nails
A variety of nutrients including hyaluronic acid and collagen boast benefits to hair, skin, and nails.
Tips For Supporting Heart Health As You Age
Learn about the nutrients that pack the most heart health benefits the older you get.
Top 5 Nutrients For Women's Health
From hyaluronic acid to folic acid, women require a unique set of nutrients to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Top 5 Nutrients For Men's Health
Men’s health requires a unique collection of nutrients to support testosterone levels, prostate health, and more.
Nutrients For Thought: Your Guide To Brain Health
Your brain requires nutrients that are specifically geared toward supporting cognitive health.
Is There A Link Between Gut Health And Brain Health?
Science says your gut health has a major impact on brain health, including your mood and how you feel everyday.
Vitamin B12 Benefits For Full-Body Health
Vitamin B12 is one of the most powerful members of the B complex of vitamins, contributing to an array of critical biological functions.
What Does "Bioavailability" Mean?
How well your body absorbs nutrients matters just as much as which nutrients you take.
CoQ10: The Supplement Every Senior Should Be Taking
CoQ10 supplementation can add energy and a host of age-related advantages to a senior’s health regimen.
How To Pair Probiotics & Prebiotics For A Happy Gut
Probiotics and prebiotics are essential to your gastronomical health. But research also shows benefits to your mental state and more.
The Best Omega-3 Fatty Acid Sources For Heart Health
The heart is your body’s strongest organ, but it needs nutritional support from Omega-3 fatty acids to really flex its muscles.
What Are Phytonutrients & Why Are They So Important?
Fruits and vegetables have numerous health benefits—including their seemingly endless list of phytonutrients.
B Vitamins By The Numbers
Your body craves B vitamins — a complex set of supplements that support a diverse array of processes in a healthy body.
What Makes Krill Oil So Special: An Infographic
Krill oil shares many of the omega-3 fatty acid benefits of fish, but with more than a few additional advantages.
4 Real Tips For Healthy Aging
Growing old means a variety of new physical concerns—but with a little anticipation, you can age with strength and vitality.
Tips For A Good Night's Sleep
We all know how important sleep is—but what can you do when sleep is hard to come by?
Can Creatine Do More Than Just Make You Strong?
Long associated with bodybuilding, creatine is flexing its muscles as a possible option in the relief of the effects of aging.
Everyday Skin Care Ingredients For Beauty Inside & Out
When it comes to giving your skin an anti-aging advantage, these skin care ingredients help defend, firm, hydrate, and boost elasticity.
Are Multivitamins Obsolete?
Multivitamins encompass an array of nutrients necessary for our bodies to function — but are they really all they are cracked up to be?
Everyday Nutrition For Brain Health
The human brain is a marvel of biological engineering—and there are a collection of nutrients working to keep it that way.
Building a Foundation for Daily Health
These crucial aspects of personal health touch on the six biological components most in need of nutritional support from a diverse array of nutrients.
On The Trail Of Ashwagandha, The King Of Herbs
Chris Kilham, the Medicine Hunter® India Dispatch
All The Things Astaxanthin Can Do For You
The ‘King of the Carotenoids’ does more than add red pigment to krill oil and other foods. It delivers antioxidants to the heart, brain, energy and more.
Can You Overcome The Junk Food Cycle?
Junk food creates a toxic mess in our bodies, but fresh fruits and vegetables hold the key to cleaning us out.
How Hyaluronic Acid Gives You Youthful Joints And Skin
Hyaluronic acid has been called the Molecule of Youth, and clinical studies are backing up that bold claim.
5 Nootropics That Can Boost Your Brain Power
Cognitive function shows improvement when utilizing these five nootropic supplements.
Are Cell Phones Harming Your Health?
Smartphone technology has ushered in advanced communications, but it’s also revealed a troubling array of possible health concerns.
5 Reasons Why Men Should Check Out Tongkat Ali
Tongkat Ali has long been used in various applications to benefit men’s health around the world.
Can Green Tea Help People Lose Weight?
Green tea has been used in health applications for thousands of years, and studies point to true weight loss benefits.
On the Trail of Green Tea from Plantation to Extract
Medicine Hunter China Dispatch
Should Krill Oil Be Part Of Your Daily Routine?
Like fish oil, krill oil delivers essential omega-3 fatty acids, but with some important nutritional advantages.
Early Warning Signs Of Prostate Problems
Preventive prostate screenings may help men avoid many problems later in life, unfortunately most men wait until after the issues have already begun.
Listen To Your Gut: Is Your Digestive System The Gateway To Better Health?
Digestive homeostasis is a delicate balance involving everything we eat, from fiber to fats to sugars to proteins to carbs and beyond.
On The Trail of Tongkat Ali From Forest To Finish
Medicine Hunter Malaysia Dispatch
Are Nutritional Supplements Important For Healthy Living?
Scientific research and anecdotal evidence both support the theory that nutritional supplements are an essential part of overall wellness.
How Much Vitamin D Is Right For You?
From the recommended dose to 'mega doses'—is it possible to get too much vitamin D? What's the best way to determine the right dose for your unique nutritional needs?
The 6 Pillars Of Smart Nutrition
Nutritional intake is a key factor for overall health—as well as for addressing specific health needs. However, it can be difficult to build an effective nutritional foundation. The 6 Pillars of Smart Nutrition is your blueprint to wellness.
Is Your Heart Running Out Of These 3 Vital Nutrients?
The heart is the power center of the human body. It keeps the blood flowing from top to bottom, delivering key nutrients along the way that keep us healthy, help us manage ailments, and generally ensure we remain upright for at least the majority of the day.
5 Nutrients You Might Not Know Are Good For Your Joints
When it comes to nutritional support for joints, there are 5 key ingredients you may not think of as essential. Learn what Magnesium, Vitamin D, Krill Oil, Vitamin C, and Boron can do for joint health.
Green Tea For Cardiovascular Protection And Longevity Extension
Green tea's high concentration of cardiovascular-friendly polyphenols make it a candidate for a component to a heart healthy lifestyle.
Protect Your Skin From The Sun With Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is responsible for the color of salmon, but more than that, this naturally occurring carotene is a powerful antioxidant that can protect against free radicals created by ultraviolet light.
CoQ10 and Cholesterol
Statin drugs are shown to affect your body's natural CoQ10 levels, making supplementation an ideal way to support this vital enzyme.
How Does Oral Hyaluronic Acid Work?
Called the "Molecule of Youth," hyaluronic acid (H.A.) has been show to support the body's connective tissue.
Astaxanthin: The "Natural Brain Food" That Benefits Cognitive Function
A super-powered antioxidant, astaxanthin possess properties that demonstrate positive effects on the human brain.
Magnesium And Testosterone
A man's hormonal status shifts naturally as he ages. But Magnesium has properties that could make that shift smoother.
Colon Ecology, Probiotics, And Prebiotics
Microorganisms abound in your gut. But what exactly is that dynamic environment capable of? Learn all about the ecological system happening inside of you right now.
Flavonoids In Fruits And Vegetables—Protection For Your Heart
Plant-based phytonutrient flavonoids bring the power of antioxidants to cardiovascular health.
Magnesium And Cardiovascular Disease: A Direct Link
Magnesium is one of the most versatile nutritional minerals. Studies show it is a crucial mineral for heart health, planning a key role in the relaxation of blood vessels.
Magnesium Helps Seniors Keep Muscles Strong
To maintain strength into advanced age, daily mineral intake is essential, with special attention given to magnesium.
Some Important Facts About Cellulite, Collagen, and Beautiful Skin
Everyone wants to get rid of cellulite, but few know how. Collagen can help in the fight against cellulite by strengthening connective tissues of the skin.
Are You Getting Enough Fiber?
Digestive issues can wreak havoc on everyday life, that is why gut health factors like fiber are so important to overall wellness. Find out what you can do to keep your stomach in check.
Organic Really is Better for You
Even though studies have found higher levels—as much as nearly 70 percent higher – of antioxidant compounds in organic foods when compared to non-organic foods, the research data as a whole has been called inconclusive, from a strict scientific point of view.
Hyaluronic Acid and Vision
Both advancing age and dry eyes reduce tear production and the amount of hyaluronate that is secreted in tears; complaints about burning, itching, a sensation of the presence of a foreign body, redness and heaviness of the eyelids are common.
Carotenes vs. Cataracts
Eye health is an important area where fruits and vegetables do a world of good, especially the one’s rich in carotenes, which include carrots, spinach, kale and others.
Do Fruits and Vegetables Help Keep Your Brain Young?
Eating ample servings of fruit and vegetables every day is proven strategy for long-term health, one that may even help us live longer, according to large populations studies that have uncovered a direct connection between the numbers of daily servings consumed and the risk of mortality in various groups of people.
Trouble Sleeping? Consider These Snooze-Friendly Foods
Is there anything worse than waking up after a night of no sleep? How about going to work or school with barely an hour of shuteye from the previous night?
Feed Your Brain with Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a carotene – carotenes are natural pigments, similar in molecular structure to the more familiar beta carotene that colors carrots and other vegetables and fruits.
The Benefits of Eating Red, White & Blue
We’ve all heard it before — eating a colorful diet is great for our health. But can you do that and celebrate America at the same time? You bet you can!