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GABA’s Paradoxical Role in Lung Tissue (Beware of Asthma Attacks)

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a compound the body uses to relax. It helps calm the brain, soothes the nerves, and makes for a great natural sleep aid. Our bodies have GABA receptors…

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Acacia Gum: Soluble Dietary Fiber to Support Gut Health

Acacia Gum is often referred to as Gum Arabic in research. It’s the compound that is produced from the sap of the Acacia tree—a native plant of India. It’s used as a dietary supplement…

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Different Types, & More

Countless studies, clinical trials, and surveys have concluded the same—eating more fiber will help the average person live a longer and healthier life. Not all types of fiber offer the same benefits,…

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5 Tips to Stay Healthy & Productive While Traveling

My daily routine helps keep my productivity, health, and focus where I want it. Traveling can be tons of fun—new connections, new places, new experiences—but can also be torturous to daily routines.…

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Spore-Based Probiotics: Side Effects, Benefits & Precautions

Spore-based probiotics offer better survivability and shelf-life compared to regular probiotics. They offer health benefits such as clearing toxins from the blood, improving cholesterol, and even boosting metabolism. They are a minority…

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Vitamin B12: Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects & More

Vitamin B12 is a compound essential to human health. If you’re not getting enough B12 there’s a strong chance you don’t feel as good as you could. Understanding the role b12 plays…

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Pyridoxine Paradox: The Type of Vitamin B6 that Causes Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Vitamin B6 includes the family of compounds including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxal 5`-phosphate and a few others. Recent research suggests that consuming high levels of the inactive form, pyridoxine, can lead to negative…

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USADA Banned Substances Testing for Supplements

The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) is a Colorado-based Non-Profit business that regulates and tests banned substances in competitive sports. They play an integral role in assuring that athletes do not use…

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Calcium Supplements: Side Effects, Bioavailability, & Dosage

Calcium is an essential mineral that supports many aspects of human health. Supplements can help meet the recommended daily allowance of 1000mg for calcium when food-based sources aren’t practical. This article is…

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Co-Infections as Signals of Heavy Metal Toxicity

Candida albicans is an example of a microorganism common to the human microbiome. This opportunistic yeast stays in check among those with healthy lifestyles and healthy immune systems—a group whose numbers seem…