Getting to the Root of Menopause Symptoms with Siberian Rhubarb

Menopause is a powerful change in every woman’s life that signals the end of their reproductive years. But beneath this change in life is a profound hormonal shift that can bring about a range of unpleasant challenges. From hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and sleep disturbances, menopause can often feel like an emotional and physical rollercoaster, and the symptoms can be challenging to manage. As more and more women seek natural remedies to alleviate these discomforts, researchers have identified Siberian rhubarb root as a plant extract with significant support for menopausal women.

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Phytosterols: The Plant-Powered Path to Optimal Heart Health

Cardiovascular health concerns are very prevalent in the United States, with unhealthy cholesterol levels being a major risk factor. In addition to regular exercise, eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight, incorporating certain nutrients into a wellness routine is a simple step that individuals can take to improve heart health.

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Tiny Leaf, Big Impact: The Remarkable Benefits of Olive Leaf Extract

The olive tree is an incredibly versatile and valuable plant, offering a wide range of benefits beyond just the iconic olives they produce. From health and nutrition to environmental contributions and cultural significance, olive trees provide a bounty of resources. With its numerous health-promoting properties, perhaps the most underrated of these resources is olive leaf extract.

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From A to Zinc: The Role of Multivitamins in Foundational Wellness

In the intricate web of health factors, there’s one amino acid that’s been quietly making waves—homocysteine. Although it might not be a household name, its impact on well-being is significant.  In this blog, we’ll provide a brief overview of what homocysteine is, why it matters for achieving peak health, and how maintaining proper methylation plays a vital role in keeping homocysteine levels in check.

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Low Energy? When Mitochondria are Damaged, the Entire Body Feels the Effects

At the core of every action the body performs are tiny organelles known as mitochondria that work around the clock to provide fuel and energy. They are considered the “powerhouses” of the cell because they power nearly all cellular activities, support proper cellular function and play a key role in aging and overall health. Let’s take a closer look inside the world of mitochondria — how they work, enhancing their function through nutrition, what may contribute to their dysfunction and the consequences of dysfunction.

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Beyond Wine Barrels and Hardwood Flooring: The Unique Health Benefits of Oak

When you hear “french oak wood,” you likely think of wine barrels, luxury furniture or elegant flooring. The Quercus robur tree that the wood comes from is known for its dense, strong and richly grained wood that is prized in various industries. But did you know that French oak extract also offers significant health benefits? From boosting energy levels and fighting fatigue to supporting detoxification and improving sports performance, this botanical is making a name for itself in the health industry as well.

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Probiotics – the Good, the Bad, and the Gut Friendly

The gut is a remarkable ecosystem teeming with trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Maintaining a well-balanced gut microbiome is most commonly associated with healthy digestion and strong gastrointestinal tract health, however the benefits extend far beyond this. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of a well-balanced gut microbiome and the potential disruptions it can face, as well as key probiotic strains within the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera and how they can offer support to achieve optimal gut health, immune function, vaginal health, brain function, oral health and overall well-being.

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S. boulardii: A Probiotic Powerhouse

Saccharomyces boulardii, S. boulardii for short, is not your typical probiotic; it’s a non-pathogenic yeast strain rather than a bacterium, widely recognized as a valuable probiotic agent. This distinctness allows it to survive the harsh acidic environment of the stomach and reach the intestines intact, where it exerts its beneficial effects for gastrointestinal health and immune function.

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OPCs: The Wide-Reaching Power of these Super Antioxidants

It is no secret that antioxidants play a fundamental role in maintaining optimal health. By neutralizing harmful free radicals in the body, they help protect cells and tissues from oxidative damage, thus defending against the aging process, cellular dysfunction and the development of various health conditions. Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) are a powerful subgroup of antioxidants offering a diverse range of health benefits, from cardiovascular support to skin support and so much more.

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