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Super Nutrients for Heart Health: Grape Seed Extract & Tocotrienols

Part 4 of a 4-Part Series Most heart disease is caused by a buildup of plaque in the artery walls, known as “atherosclerosis.”  In this condition, the waxy plaque deposits cause the arteries to become progressively narrower, and less oxygen-rich blood is allowed to flow to the heart.  One symptom of atherosclerosis and restricted blood [...]

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Super Nutrients for Heart Health: L-Carnitine & Taurine

Part 3 of a 4-Part Series    As we reach our 50s and beyond, maintaining a healthy heart and cardiovascular system may become more difficult.  This is due, in part, to the inevitable loss of lean muscle mass (including heart muscle) which comes with age.  Fortunately, supplementing with two important amino acids—L-carnitine and taurine—has been shown [...]

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“Remarkable, Simple Nutrient” Protects Against Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes, Radiation and More

Alpha Lipoic Acid, a vitamin-like nutrient that helps convert the foods we eat into energy, may protect against heart disease, diabetes and aging. Even ABC News has reported “groundbreaking research”  at  UC Berkeley,  home to more than 60 studies on Alpha Lipoic Acid (also referred to as “Lipoic Acid”). Their conclusion: this “remarkable simple nutrient” [...]

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Say Good-Bye to Toxic Fat: ALA Speeds Weight Loss

Alpha Lipoic Acid, which has been extensively studied for its antioxidant and detoxification properties, has now been shown to help prevent weight gain and promote weight loss.  In fact, results from both human and animal studies verify that supplementing with Lipoic Acid can be a good way to increase the effectiveness of a primary weight [...]

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Protect Your Liver with Milk Thistle Silymarin

Liver disease is one of our nation’s leading health problems, affecting 30 million or 1 in 10 Americans.[1]  Chronic liver disease is the 12th leading cause of death in the United States.[2]  Unfortunately, liver damage may continue and increase for years before being correctly diagnosed, undermining the chance for optimal wellness.  The good news is that [...]

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Best New Vitamin C Supplement Is Absorbed Faster, Retained Longer

Non-acidic PureWay-C is absorbed faster and retained longer than other Vitamin C supplements.

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