Dietary Supplements Blog

General Health Topics

Your Heart Health and ADK Supplements

Heart Health Month is nearly here, and there are constant reminders for us everywhere in the shape of unhealthy treats in red boxes. The good news is there are supplements to support your heart...

Nutritional Supplements

What is Methylation: Our Most Important Pathway Simplified

Methylation plays a role in many processes within our body, and errors in methylation are linked to several illnesses, including cardiovascular conditions, insulin resistance, brain disorders, and...

News

Special Announcement: Naturopathic Medicine Week

From October 6 – 12th, naturopaths across the nation will host events that celebrate “Natural Medicine. Real Solutions” with Naturopathic Medicine Week. This year’s theme? EUREKA! EUREKA stands for...

stress

How Does Stress Response Hyperstimulation Impact Health?

It’s a fact of a life that everyone experiences stress from time to time. It’d be almost impossible to juggle the demands of your family, work, and social life without feeling a degree of stress....

Uncategorized

Top 5 Supplements for Energy Support

By Ashley Watson It's that time of year when we spend most of the day in darkness. A lack of sunlight (and vitamin D) can certainly affect energy levels, which can kill your motivation to exercise or...

exercise

Diet and Exercise: The Duo We Love to Hate, Part 1

Diet and Exercise: The Duo We Love to Hate in 2 parts Part 1: Get off the couch By Karen Sturtevant Take a stroll down the wellness section of your local bookstore and plan to be overwhelmed at the...

Better Practice

Talk To Your Patients About Acupuncture

By Karin Krisher Over the last 40 years, acupuncture has slowly migrated into the Western consciousness, taking up residence as a legitimate medical practice. However, there are still many doubters...

Uncategorized

Sugar and Diabetes Directly Related, Study Finds

By Karin Krisher It’s no secret that sugar consumption and obesity are in some ways related, or that obesity and diabetes are in some ways related. But a new, large-scale study “links increased...

News

Gallstones Don’t Belong At Your Thanksgiving Dinner

ER trips on Thanksgiving and Christmas are surprisingly common. Even more surprising is the cause. Often, the visits aren’t because of a sliced thumb attained while carving the bird, or a bout of...

Nutritional Supplements

What is Glutathione? Benefits, Dosages, and Side Effects

"Antioxidant” and “free radical” have become well-known words in recent years. Free radicals are widely thought of as the evil force behind premature aging and antioxidants as the cure-all. While...

Uncategorized

The Latest Research On K2

Reviewed by: Adam Killpartrick, DC CNS Author: Knapen MH, et al. Reference: Menaquinone-7 supplementation improves arterial stiffness in healthy postmenopausal women. A double-blind randomized...

Nutrition

How Citicoline and Blueberries May Improve Brain Health*

Optimal brain function translates into better memory recall, attention span, improved communication skills, and aids in the performance of complex tasks. Brain health is important at any age, and...

hormones

Hyperstimulation Anxiety: What is it and How to Control It

The body’s stress response has evolved to outwit predators and avoid starvation, not to fight with rush hour traffic and overbearing bosses. Modern living swells with sources of stress unrelated to...

Nutrition

Talk to Your Patients About Sodium

By Karin Krisher The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all sorts of things, including appropriate levels of nutrient intake. For sodium, the recommended daily intake for anyone not...

Women's Health

Gift Guide for Immune Health

Holiday gift-giving can sometimes feel like a chore. We’ve compiled some creative ideas for gifts that will show your loved ones you’re invested in their long-term health and wellness. The...

Little DaVinci

When to Help (and How to Build Confidence in Kids)

As a parent, we are constantly confronting the urge to solve our children’s problems while allowing them to grow by navigating challenges on their own. How do you know when it’s time to step in and...

Nutrition

Why Drink Water? Detox, for Starters!

Everyone’s heard that you must hydrate when you’re sick. But why hydrate when you’re healthy? One big reason: water helps you detox--by helping to form the liquids that carry normal toxins out of...

Sugar

5 Reasons Allulose Should Be Your Go-To Low-Calorie Sweetener

If you’re like most people, you’re probably trying to do what’s best for you and your family by cutting out sugar and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) from your diet. Eating and drinking too much...

5 Benefits of Prebiotic Supplements, Backed by Research*

Content Updated May 13, 2026 A well-balanced gut microbiota is critical to supporting the health of not only the gastrointestinal tract, but also the brain, immune system, and genitourinary tract. A...

Allergies

Seasonal Allergy Support: A Science-Backed Guide

If you're one of the 50 million Americans who live with environmental allergies, you know that shifting seasons can bring a sense of dread instead of excitement. Whether it’s the beautiful bloom of...

Supplements

How to Support Healthy Cholesterol: A Comprehensive Guide to Lipid Support

Heart health and a well-functioning circulatory system are essential pieces to healthy aging in adults. Strong-yet-flexible arteries, smooth and consistent blood flow, and an energetic heart are what...

Skin Health

Glutathione for Skin: Your Key to a Youthful, Even Complexion*

Of all the organs, the skin is the one that most clearly (and visibly) shows the signs of aging. It’s subject to a progressive decline in elasticity, smoothness, and even skin tone as a consequence...

Allulose Benefits: The Research Behind This Low-Calorie Sweetener

Weight management and blood sugar support are two of the most common concerns of patients. Dysfunctions in these areas have become epidemic.1 Furthermore, 30.7% of U.S. adults are overweight.2 This...

Nutritional Supplements

Chelated Magnesium: What It Is, Benefits, and How It Compares to Other Forms

Chelated magnesium is a highly absorbable form of magnesium that’s bound to amino acids—most often glycine—to help the body use it more efficiently. It’s known for being gentle on the stomach,...

Men's Health

DIM Supplement Benefits for Men

As of 2024, up to 60% of men over 40 show signs of estrogen dominance due to environmental xenoestrogens, obesity, and stress-related hormonal imbalance. — American Journal of Men’s Health, 2024 So,...

Diet, Lifestyle & GLP-1 Support Supplements: An Integrative Approach to Weight Management*

A very popular modern weight-management strategy focuses on ways to raise levels of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). GLP-1 is a hormone made in the intestines that plays an important role in weight...

Nutritional Supplements

WHEN TO TAKE TAURINE (+ 10 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS)*

Known primarily for its inclusion in popular energy drinks, taurine is an amino acid with great potential to support health and wellness.* Quick Summary: When to Take Taurine • Taurine is...

Women's Health

Benefits of 5-MTHF for the Body & Why it Matters

5-MTHF is the active, methylated form of folate (vitamin B9) that your body actually uses. For people with an MTHFR gene mutation—or even mild methylation issues - this nutrient can be the key to...

Immune Support

Signs of a Strong Immune System: 7 Healthy Habits to Prepare for Fall

As we approach fall this year, concerns about immune support are weighing heavier than usual on most of us. With in-person work and school becoming part of people’s daily routines again , it’s...

Positive Outlook in the New Year: How Detoxing the Brain with These 3 Critical Supplements Can Help*

Mercury fillings, conventionally-grown vegetables, air fresheners, food wrappers—we are continually exposed to toxins every day. What do heavy metals, pesticides on our produce, phthalates from air...

How to Support Memory and Minimize Brain Fog with Glutathione*

No matter what your age, keeping your brain healthy is important to accomplishing tasks and goals. In school and work, a healthy brain keeps you focused and allows you to be productive and get a lot...

Nutritional Supplements

Top Nattokinase Benefits for Heart, Sinus & Brain Health*

Content Updated February 25, 2026 Healthy blood flow is vital to keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. Good circulation delivers oxygen to your cells and organs, including the heart. If...

Nutritional Supplements

What is Glutathione? Benefits, Dosages, and Side Effects

"Antioxidant” and “free radical” have become well-known words in recent years. Free radicals are widely thought of as the force working against healthy aging and antioxidants as the supporting force....

Nutritional Supplements

Provail® Technology and Benefits*

When it comes to healthy cellular aging and immune function, glutathione—a potent antioxidant found in the human body—is amongst our most powerful tools.* The supplement technology to unlock its...

Nutrition

Effects of Sugar on Your Kid’s Body During The Holidays

The average child in the US consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar per day, which is 22 teaspoons more than the USDA’s maximum recommended intake.1 Excessive sugar consumption is one main contributor to a...

stress

Holiday Safety Tips (+ How to Stay Healthy)

And just like that, the holidays are once again upon us. While the festive season is often a time of celebration, reflection, and togetherness, it can also present a wide range of challenges. As we...

Supplements

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: A Journey in Nutritional Innovation

Since 1973, DaVinci® Laboratories has been a leader in nutritional research, product development, and innovation. To celebrate 50 years, we're reflecting on the milestones that have defined our...

Nutritional Supplements

Does Taurine Give You Energy, and Should You Take it?*

When it comes to nutritional supplements, there's a vast array of compounds, vitamins, and minerals that claim to boost energy, enhance mental clarity, and improve overall well-being.* Taurine has...

Supplements

How to Combat Period Fatigue With Inositol + Vitex Plus*

Tired during your period? You’re not alone! One in five menstruating women report life-disrupting fatigue among their most frustrating monthly experiences.[1] If you have to change your schedule to...

Kid's Supplements

Brain Food Snacks for Kids: Feeding for Success

In the realm of childhood development, nutrition plays a pivotal role in shaping a child's overall well-being, including cognitive function and academic performance. Recent research highlights the...

Supplements

From Gut to Immunity: The Best Supplements for Digestive Health*

You probably know your body is home to millions of microbes—many of which are beneficial—but you might not know just how important their role is in your overall immune function. Many people look to...

Kid's Supplements

10 Back to School Health Tips for Kids with Digestive Issues

As school bells chime and classrooms come alive with the buzz of eager minds, it's time to gear up for another academic year. For parents of children with digestive issues, this transition can bring...

Little DaVinci

Best Liquid Vitamins for Kids

Do kids need to take daily vitamins? To be sure, most children will gladly gobble down a handful of colorful, flavorful gummies. As a parent, it’s important to determine whether the net vitamin...

Nutrition

Vascular Vitality: Exploring the Impact of Nattokinase

What is nattokinase, and how do you know if you should take it? In this article you’ll learn the clinical uses of this fermented soy enzyme to determine whether nattokinase is right for you. What is...

General Health Topics

Top 5 Supplements Everyone Should Take for Optimal Health*

In the world of integrative medicine, there are fewer topics more confusing than supplementation. While the foundation of health should stem from a nourishing diet, physical activity, and sustainable...

aging process

Functional Age: Do You Feel Younger or Older Than You Are?

Did you know there are other, arguably more informative ways of measuring your age than simply counting the years since you were born? While chronological age gives you a sense of how long you’ve...

Kid's Supplements

Memory Games for Kids: Building a Foundation of Lifelong Brain Health*

It’s never too early to start building a strong foundation for lifelong brain functioning—and games are a great way to do so! Kids tend to enjoy games, so getting started can be easy and fun. With an...

aging process

Am I Healthy? (+ Supplements For Healthy Aging*)

In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like the ways to assess our health are constantly changing, often leaving us overwhelmed and confused about how to make informed choices about our bodies....

Aging

Best Liquid Collagen for Skin Health

As you move through your day, are you slowed down by stiff joints or stomach discomforts? When you pass by the mirror, do you see dull, sagging skin and lifeless hair? As unrelated as these signs may...

Aging

10 Surprising Benefits of Being an Older Parent

In the United States, women giving birth in their late thirties and forties is not as uncommon as it used to be. In fact, fewer women are having babies in their early twenties than in previous...

Energy

5 Things That Get Better with Age: Embracing Healthy Aging

In a culture obsessed with youthfulness, it’s easy to forget that many things—from fine wine to wisdom—improve with age. Maintaining this perspective on aging can help foster joy, gratitude, and...

Little DaVinci

How to Teach Girls about Inner Beauty

Across cultures, girls of all ages are complimented on their physical appearance. On an interpersonal and societal level, this focus on outer beauty can have a profound and negative effect on girls’...

Adrenal and Stress Support

The Connection between Self-Love and Physical Health

Self-love and self-esteem are powerful tools for improving overall well-being and quality of life. While many of us focus on physical health through diet and exercise, it's important not to overlook...

Adrenal and Stress Support

10 Mental Health Activities that Take Less Than 5 Minutes

People usually associate the phrase "health and wellness" with physical fitness and a balanced diet. However, mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. In fact, the two are deeply...

Adrenal and Stress Support

Self-Care Day Checklist

Do you think self-care is self-indulgent? The truth is that self-care is an essential part of maintaining overall wellbeing, and it’s long past time for our frazzled, modern collective to understand...

exercise

How to Get in Shape Fast (and Stay Safe)

Have you ever heard the saying “abs are made in the kitchen” and wondered why they weren’t made in the gym? Research supports this expression, showing people who optimize diet and stress...

physical fitness

Safe Muscle Recovery Supplements for Teens

Teens are encouraged to get at least an hour of physical exercise daily, but high school gym class is only keeping them active for an average of 16 minutes. Many teens are hitting the gym to close...

Energy

Spring Cleaning: Learning to Love Yourself

The shift between seasons is the perfect time to do some “spring cleaning,” both in our homes and our bodies. If you developed some less-than-desirable habits over the winter, now’s the time to reset...

exercise

What is an Active Rest Day? (+10 Movements to Try)

Attention, gym-goers. “Off” days have shifted into “Active Rest” days. Are you keeping up? Fitness enthusiasts can be tempted to work out daily, but research shows better results for those who...

Nutritional Supplements

Supplement Support for Athletic Recovery

Which supplements should all athletes take to optimize recovery between workouts? Athletes should include supplements that target joint, muscle, and mind recovery in their comprehensive fitness...

exercise

10 Fun Exercises Kids Can Do At Home

Are your kids going stir crazy this winter? It’s cold outside and with kids trapped indoors, they don’t have the space they need to do their usual physical activities. With some creative thinking,...

exercise

Should You Be Doing Cardio on Rest Days?

As tempting as the couch might be on your rest days, research shows you’re likely to reap more benefits from staying active. Exercise experts agree that light to moderate cardio on rest days—between...

Kid's Supplements

Puberty in Boys and Girls: How to Support Hormones

Both boys and girls may know about the physical changes of puberty, but most are unaware of how to make the transition go more smoothly. Eating the right foods, exercising moderately, and taking...

Women's Health

Supporting Pre-Menstrual Discomforts

For many women, the days leading up to your period may feel anything but pleasant. The good news is that you don’t have to expect pre-period discomforts every month: there are plenty of foods,...

Nutritional Supplements

10 Immune Support Supplements for Winter

With winter right around the corner, you might want to start revamping your supplementation plan to bolster your immune system. Winter brings a continuous onslaught of foreign invaders for our immune...

aging process

How to Manage Hormones with Age

Keeping your hormones in check is a balancing act, and it doesn’t get any easier with age. Men and women both experience shifting levels of key hormones over time, potentially leading to several...

Liquid Vitamins

Is Vitamin C an Antioxidant?

Vitamin C is widely known for supporting immune health. Did you know it’s also an antioxidant? This article explains what antioxidants are, how they function in the body, and the unique and...

Immune Support

Benefits of Elderberry for Kids

Elderberry syrups and tinctures have been used around the world for centuries, by adults and children alike. What is so special about this popular remedy? When properly sourced and prepared, the...

Private Labeling

Do Supplements Need FDA Approval?

Are your supplements FDA-approved? Not exactly. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines dietary supplements and regulates labeling and other safety practices, it does not have the...

Immune Support

Ten Tips to Boost Immunity This Winter

Can you feel the chill in the air? Winter is right around the corner, and that means our immune system is kicking into defense mode. Colder weather impacts our immune function in specific ways, and...

Antioxidants

What are Antioxidants? Benefits, Considerations, and More

In recent years, antioxidants have been central to conversations about wellness. But what are they, exactly? Antioxidants are natural compounds required by every cell in the body for optimal function...

Men's Health

Can Men’s Multivitamins Improve Mental Health?

Nutrition is a key part of maintaining mental and emotional health. Multivitamins for men are one of many natural tools to support a balanced mood and healthy outlook. While data shows women are more...

kids nutrition

What are the Benefits of Zinc Supplements for Kids?

Zinc supplementation has grown in popularity, and we’ve identified a few key reasons why zinc supplements have been selling out in stores across the country. Dubbed the “omega-3 of the elements,”...

brain health

Fish Allergies and Omega-3 Supplements

Awareness of the many benefits of fish oil is growing, particularly around their cognitive benefits and ability to support the body’s inflammatory response. However, if you suffer from a fish...

Aging

Healthy Aging Tips for Men

Why are men dying younger than women, and what can they do to enjoy longer, healthier lives? The US Department of Health and Human Services shows the life expectancy for males born in 2021 is 73.2...

Men's Health

Best Men’s Vitamins for Heart Health

For men, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Even with a family history of heart problems, you have power over your present and future cardiovascular health. Learning to...

brain health

Benefits of Adding Foods with Fatty Acids to Your Diet

Dietary fats are perhaps the most misunderstood macronutrient among the three (protein, carbohydrates, and fat). We tend to categorize fats as “bad”—but in reality, fatty acids are fundamental to...

Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3s for Kids, is it Safe?

Our modern diet sets the stage for a fatty acid imbalance, and the same is true for kids. Today, most Americans—regardless of age—are getting too many omega-6 and too few omega-3 fats. While some...

Essential Fatty Acids

Omega-3 vs. Fish Oil: Differences and What to Look For

You’ve likely heard the buzz around the importance of omega-3 fats, but with so many choices out there, it can be tough to choose the right supplement for you. No omega-3 oil is totally better than...

Nutritional Supplements

Healthy Aging for Older Adults

Aging with grace and health is a top priority for most people. Maybe you want to address the seemingly unavoidable aches and pains that come with age or other health problems. Either way, you want to...

Nutrition

How to Prioritize Kids’ Nutrition This Summer

Prioritizing kids' nutrition can be challenging at any time of year. With so many quick, easy, and unhealthy options available, busy schedules can make it difficult to prioritize healthy foods....

Adrenal and Stress Support

How Gardening Helps Your Mental Health

Being in nature doesn’t just feel good—research shows that spending time in nature provides massive mental health benefits. We also know that exposure to an array of bacteria in the earth can support...

Nutritional Supplements

Best Supplements for Gut Health

Without a doubt, diet and lifestyle form the foundation of a healthy gut. Beyond this, supplements can work synergistically to support gut health and maintain proper digestive function. Most...

kid's health

How to Support Gut Health in Kids

Almost universally, systems of medicine are based on the premise that gut health is central to overall health. Chinese, Ayurvedic, and other ancient healing paradigms have understood the crucial role...

Immune System

How Gut Health and the Immune System are Connected

Science continues to reveal more about the staggering link between gut health and a strong immune system. Seventy percent of the body’s immune cells reside in the gut, and many health experts have...

gut health

Five Best and Worst Foods for Gut Health

To most people, a healthy gut means being free of digestive sensations like bloating, gas, or stomach discomfort. Gut health is important for many reasons—particularly because it is connected to...

Immune Support

How to Support Immunity After Long-Term Health Challenges

We all get sick from time to time. Immune resilience means having a strong enough immune system to bounce back and recover at a reasonable rate. Frequent health challenges can impact you on every...

Immune Support

How Quality Sleep Can Boost Immune Support

According to the American Sleep Association, nearly 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. From trouble falling or staying asleep to daytime sleepiness or tiredness after a full night’s...

Nutritional Supplements

Managing Long-Term Head Discomfort with Supplements and Herbs

Long-term head discomfort is a leading reason for visits to the doctor. According to the World Health Organization, recurrent head tension is routinely underestimated, under-recognized, and...

kid's health

Health-Focused Summer Activities for Kids

Summer break is here. The abundance of free time that comes with it might feel both liberating and challenging for parents. Figuring out how to fill those long summer days with healthy activities for...

Nutritional Supplements

What to Know Before Buying Supplements Online

In the past, supplements were formulated by doctors and other healthcare practitioners who wanted to create effective products for their patients. Today, an increasing number of entrepreneurs have...

probiotics

Probiotics vs. Prebiotics. vs. Synbiotics: Differences and Benefits

Everyone has heard of probiotics, but prebiotics and synbiotics are equally important for optimal health. Simply put: probiotics are microorganisms in the gut that play a significant role in...

Little DaVinci

Addressing Spring Health Challenges in Kids

Seasonal irritants aren’t always just minor annoyances. For some people, they can significantly impact enjoying time outside and carrying out daily routines. While seasonal discomforts can cause...

Nutritional Supplements

Dietary Supplements for a Strong Immune System

We tend to think of immune health when we’re sick, but taking proactive measures to build a strong immune system is essential to staying healthy all year long. The immune system is the body’s natural...

Little DaVinci

How to Support your Kids Through Puberty

Puberty is an uncomfortable and challenging part of life for adolescents. As a parent, you want to make sure you have all of the necessary tools to ease this transition for your kids. In the 1800s,...

Weight Management

Functional Imagery Training for Weight Loss

Successful weight loss is far more complex than simply eating right and exercising. For many people, food-related emotional issues are a massive barrier to reaching and maintaining a healthy weight....

Nutrition

Does a Vegan Diet for Weight Loss Get Results?

There may be no greater debate in modern nutritional history than whether or not a vegan diet is healthy. People have different reasons for eating an entirely plant-based diet. Some do so to support...

Nutrition

How to Keep Weight Off and Stay Healthy

No magic pill or fad diet will lead to sustained weight loss. Like it or not, losing weight and keeping it off is a slow and steady process that requires some basic understanding of human biology and...

dmg

How DMG Supplements Support Energy*

Since its discovery in the 1960’s. the astounding health benefits of DMG continue to surface.* Over the past 60 years, we’ve learned a great deal about this amino acid and what it can do for human...

Energy

What is Collagen and How Does it Support Your Energy?

Have you ever used a collagen supplement for shiny hair and radiant skin? While collagen can have noticeable aesthetic advantages, it works on an even deeper level to repair the gut, boost nutrient...

Energy

Why is My Child Tired? Herbs and Supplements for Energy Support

Excessive tiredness used to be a problem associated with aging. Now, doctors see a shocking number of parents seeking help for their tired children. Why are our children becoming increasingly tired?...

Energy

9 Ways to Boost Energy without Coffee

The morning cup of joe is a comforting, stimulating start to most people’s day. Enjoying coffee in moderation is fine for many people. However, depending on coffee to combat low energy throughout the...

Heart Health

best supplements for heart health support

As we transition out of heart health month, cardiovascular wellbeing remains top of mind for many. A healthy diet and lifestyle are the foundation of a healthy heart, but several integrative medical...

Heart Health

Cardiovascular Health Tips for Adults Over 50

You may not realize it, but the health risks posed by cardiovascular problems in older adults are exceedingly high—between 600-800,000 deaths per year in the US occur as a consequence of poor heart...

Heart Health

8 Heart-Healthy Activities to do with Your Grandkids

You might have heard people say that our 60s are the new 40s. Thanks to our modern healthcare system, there is some truth to that. We live longer lives, which leads to more time with our...

kid's health

How to Improve Cardiovascular Health for the Family

Whether you have a family history of heart problems or are looking to support long-term heart health, focusing on specific diet and lifestyle interventions is critical for your family’s health....

Women's Health

Pycnogenol® Benefits for Skin Health

Whether you’re hoping to improve dry skin or signs of aging, recent science has found remarkable improvements with a patented pine bark extract called Pycnogenol®.* Increasingly recommended by...

Immune System

How to Boost Your Kid's Immunity When They Go Back to School

School has always had a reputation for being a germ factory—and for good reason. Returning to school after winter break brings pressing concerns about immunity and staying healthy. Transitioning back...

stress

Best Mood Supplements for Kids

We’ve all woken up on the wrong side of the bed every now and then. But when bad moods begin to impact your child's quality of life, it may be time for an intervention. This past year, stress has...

physical fitness

Keep Your 2022 New Year's Resolutions to Stay Safe and Connected

“What the new year brings to you depends a great deal on what you bring to the new year.” -Vern McLennan. The challenges of the past year may have had you scoffing at the idea of creating New Year’s...

Immune System

How Gut Health and Your Immune System are Related

Gut health profoundly impacts just about every aspect of human health, and immune function tops the list. The gut microbiome consists of trillions of microbes, so many that they outnumber human cells...

Supplements

Best Immune Supplements for Winter 2021

The winter months can really put your immune system to the test. As the weather changes, you spend more time indoors and are exposed to more cool, dry air. A robust immune system is critical to...

Vitamins/Minerals

The Ultimate Guide to Liposomal Vitamin C

Immune support has always been a top priority—and for good reason. With the winter months upon us, it’s now especially important to find ways to promote immunity. Vitamin C is a nutrient best known...

stress

Holiday Stress: How to Plan and Maintain Mindfulness

The holidays should impart joy and merriment as the year draws to a close, but they are actually a notoriously stressful time. As the holiday season draws nearer, you may be facing the challenge of...

brain health

L-theanine Benefits for Brain Health

People have been drinking tea for thousands of years, but only recently has science discovered the cognitive advantages of daily teatime. Tea contains a compound called L-theanine that has the...

stress

What is Radical Self-Care?

We’ve all heard the term “self-care” in the context of a “treat yourself” mentality, or even as a suggestion to self-indulge. But self-care isn’t just about breaking diets on the tough days. Taking...

Vitamins/Minerals

How to Control Anxiousness: Calming* Nutrients and Herbs

Around 25% of US adults have mental health concerns, and high levels of anxiousness are among the most common mental health challenges. While many adults in the US are willing to seek professional...

kid's health

How to Promote Self Care for Kids and Teens

According to the CDC, around 10% of kids between the ages of 2 and 17 have a problem with attention or behavior. This past year and a half, the number of children experiencing mental health issues...

stress

5 Out-of-the-Box Self Care Ideas

Sometimes the idea of self-care—the practice of taking time to nourish one’s own mind and body—can actually feel overwhelming and exhausting. Life has so many moving parts to keep up with, and...

Sexual Health

Sexual Health and Desire: The Elephant in the Room

When it comes to taboo and sensitive topics, sex is often at the top of the list. Discussing sexual health related issues are often the “elephant in the room.” However, talking about sex is also the...

Nutritional Supplements

The Difference between Liposomal C and Vitamin C

Vitamin C is perhaps the most common supplement on the market. Esteemed for its immune-boosting benefits, you likely already have this nutrient in your medicine cabinet.* If you’re looking to buy...

Nutritional Supplements

Choosing the Right Kind of Liquid Vitamin

Liquid vitamins and supplements have become quite trendy lately, and there's a lot of science to explain why. The term 'liquid vitamins' encompasses a wide range of options, each offering particular...

kid's health

Butterbur Benefits for Children's Head Discomfort*

For centuries, butterbur has been used for its unique health benefits, and it has recently grown in popularity as a way to address head pressure and discomfort.* It's one of the only effective,...

Immune Support

Going Back to Work: How to Boost Immunity for the Office

If you’re one of the many people headed back to work in an office, it’s important to start this new chapter with an arsenal of immune-boosting habits. You’ve likely been home the majority of this...

kid's health

Back to School Immune Boosters for Kids

With many kids nationwide gearing up to head back to school in the fall, many parents are focused on immune health. This year’s back-to-school list looks a little different, with masks and hand...

Sleep

Does sleep impact weight loss?

If you’ve ever had a bad night’s sleep, you know how much it can impact the following day. It’s common to feel irritable, sad, and unable to concentrate when you haven’t gotten enough shut-eye. It’s...

kid's health

Summer Safety for Kids: 8 Tips to Stay Healthy

Summer is finally upon us. With warmth and sunshine in abundance, you might be feeling the pull of several exciting opportunities to be out and about with your kids. In many ways, summer is the...

Vitamins/Minerals

The Importance of 5-MTHF: Methylation and Your Body

Methylation is a hot topic lately, but it’s not necessarily an easy one to understand. To simplify: methylation is a biochemical process that involves the transfer of four atoms—one carbon and three...

weight loss

Microbiome Diet For Weight Loss: Fact or Fiction?

Recently, the term microbiome has appeared in a range of health and wellness contexts. The microbiome is a relatively new idea that recognizes us as more than just human beings—our bodies are an...

Liquid Vitamins

Liquid Vitamin Benefits and Uses

No matter how good your intentions may be, even the best-laid plans to improve your health can be undermined if your supplements' quality and delivery method don't match your body's needs. While...

Nutritional Supplements

Nutrition Tips to Help Students Improve Concentration and Focus

It’s a million-dollar question: does nutrition impact our ability to focus? The resounding answer is yes, it absolutely does. Specific nutritional strategies can greatly support increased cognitive...

Women's Health

Evening primrose oil benefits for women's health

With increasing onslaughts to women’s health and hormonal balance, it’s critical to understand how to stay healthy as we age and support discomforts once they begin. Evening primrose oil comes from...

Aging

Taking the healthy aging quiz

The fundamental questions of why and how we age are central to living the healthiest life possible. It makes sense that humans want to understand how we can age with grace, stay healthy, and truly...

General Health Topics

How Stress Hormones Contribute to Migraines

Many patients are not aware that stress hormones may be contributing to their painful migraines. Patients experiencing chronic migraines often focus solely on pain relief and miss the underlying...

kid's health

Helping Kids Transition Out Of Quarantine

Quarantining is a completely new phenomenon to those of us who have lived through it this past year. Difficulties have arisen for everyone, and kids grapple with a unique set of challenges. However,...

Sleep

Is Sleep Difficulty Getting Worse in 2021?

Sleep disturbances are off the charts and have been for quite awhile, with at least 33% of the population struggling to get a good night’s rest. 2021 doesn’t fare well for improvements to sleep...

Nutritional Supplements

What Are The Benefits of Liquid Vitamin A?

Best known for its key role in eye health and vision, vitamin A is actually a group of key compounds essential for many facets of human health.* The active preformed vitamin A found in animal...

kid's health

Four Tips to Help Your Kids Focus

Four Tips to Help Your Kids Focus When it comes to attention and focus, many kids need a total paradigm shift. Instead of abiding by the surface-based approach that has become the norm, it’s...

Heart Health

Nutritional Tips and Best Supplements for Heart Health

Nutritional Tips and Best Supplements for Heart Health* When it comes to heart health, there are a lot of misconceptions. Perhaps, the most damaging is the belief that dietary cholesterol and fat are...

kid's health

Sulforaphane Benefits for Developing Minds*

Turmeric has a reputation for being one of the most powerful immune boosters around—but due to its wide range of health benefits, many integrative medicine experts now put sulforaphane in the same...

Vitamins/Minerals

How Vitamin A Can Support Overall Health

How Vitamin A Can Support Overall Health* Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in keeping your body happy and healthy year-round.* Best-known for its support of firm,...

Women's Health

Biotin vs. Collagen: Which is Better?

Instead of stockpiling your bathroom cabinet with creams and other topicals, it’s time to start thinking about addressing hair, nail, and skincare from the inside out. Your skin and nails’ health is...

gut health

Detoxing the Gut-Brain Axis

Your gut health and your brain health are tightly linked—when your gut is on fire, so is your brain. The impact along the gut-brain axis can be felt in the form of low mood, anxiousness brain fog,...

Immune System

Is Elderberry Good for the Immune System?

The elderberry plant has long been revered for its medicinal properties and was even considered a magic plant across cultures. Packed full of antioxidants, vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, folate,...

gut health

Zinc L-Carnosine for Gut Health

Widely recognized as crucial for immune system function and tissue health, zinc is a cofactor in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.* However, the way it is successfully absorbed and directed...

Women's Health

Detoxification and Female Hormones

In the years between puberty and menopause, many women experience health problems that can be attributed, at least in part, to dominance from the female hormone estrogen. These women have more...

kids nutrition

How to Improve Gut Health in Your Kids

For adults and kids alike, western society tends toward a treatment versus prevention approach to healthcare. It’s assumed that if a child seems healthy, nothing needs to be done to ensure they stay...

kid's health

Elderberry Supplements: Can Kids Take Them?

Elderberry use dates back to early history. Long revered for its impressive list of health benefits, some ancient cultures thought of elderberry as a magic plant.* It’s easy to understand why....

detox

Detoxing for Weight Loss

Like many people, you probably resolved to eat better and lose weight in 2021. And like many people, the chances are good that within a few weeks, you’ll hit a plateau for weight loss. Even though...

gut health

The Four Best Supplements for Gut Health

On the tail end of a stressful year topped off with holiday indulgence, many find that their gut needs some extra attention. Common gut offenders like refined sugar, processed foods, alcohol, OTC...

General Health Topics

New Year, New You: Tips to Reset Your Body

It goes without saying that 2020 has been a particularly intense year. For some, the holidays felt isolating, as gatherings of family and friends weren’t able to bring the usual cheer. For others,...

functional medicine

How to Set Your Health Goals for 2021

Setting goals is easy—but setting goals you’ll stick to and actually achieve is much more difficult than it seems. For many people, new year’s resolutions are lofty and overwhelming. Perhaps you...

detox

Do Post-Holiday Detoxes Work?

If you’re entertaining the idea of trying a post-holiday detox, you’re not alone. The idea of rebooting after some festive over-indulgence is now par for the course, but bear in mind: it’s not the...

Brain and Mood

Promoting Calm: How to Support the Increase of GABA

Did you know that your mood is orchestrated by various brain chemicals called neurotransmitters? Whether you feel happy, sad, anxious, or excited is not entirely up to you, but there are actions you...

Immune System

Beta-Glucan Unique Benefits for the Immune System*

Modern-day society brings with it an onslaught of immune system offenders like stress, toxins, nutrient-void processed foods, and much more. It’s critical to find effective ways to build and maintain...

Immune System

Unique Quail Egg Benefits for the Immune System

If you’re looking for out-of-the-box strategies to boost your defenses this winter, look no further: quail eggs may be your solution.* The 14 calories in these small yet mighty eggs are packed full...

Immune System

What is GABA Neurotransmitter’s Function in Immune Health?

GABA has a significant impact on your immune system and response, but not necessarily in the way you might think.* Mood is controlled by chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters, which govern...

Immune System

Building Immunity from the Inside Out

When winter arrives, so do immune health challenges. A robust immune system can help you protect your body and stay healthier this winter. Bacteria and the Body’s Microbiome Your gut microbiome may...

Nutritional Supplements

How to Age Gracefully: 6 Supplements Doctors Trust

To most Americans, the word “aging” connotes weakness and general decline. It’s a natural process that’s feared, and people spend shocking amounts of time and money trying to deny and delay it. But...

Women's Health

Does Vitamin B6 Help With Weight Management?

You’ve likely heard that taking a B complex supplement is beneficial for your health. While there’s been a lot of attention on B12 and other types, a lesser-known B vitamin that really deserves the...

Private Labeling

FDA and Selling Supplements: What You Need to Know

If you’ve purchased supplements and wondered about this label statement —These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat,...

aging process

What Telomere Testing Is and Why It’s Important

You know about the nucleus, the mitochondria, and the cell membrane—but did you know that every cell in the human body also has a telomere? These segments of DNA are part of the chromosome and hold...

Nutritional Supplements

What Does Liposomal Mean?

Most people understand that proper supplementation means choosing the right nutrient. But did you know that how it's delivered can make a significant difference as well? Liposomal delivery is an...

vitamins

Liposomal Vitamin D: Benefits and Uses

Vitamin D is commonly known as the "sunshine vitamin" because sun exposure delivers its benefits through the skin. However, many people reside in parts of the world where cool, cloudy weather and the...

Sleep

How Asparagus Extract May Support Better Sleep

Loaded with essential vitamins, the perennial flowering plant, asparagus, takes three years to grow from seed to harvest. The average adult consumes about 1.7 pounds of asparagus every year. [1] So,...

Nutritional Supplements

Benefits of Tumeric and Curcumin for the Brain

Most people are familiar with the spice turmeric. It’s a mainstay in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines, such as Thai Curry. However, many might not realize how Turmeric may support cognition...

Weight Management

Synergy for Success: Intermittent Fasting and the Keto Diet

When most people think of dieting, they think of caloric restriction: You eat less food and resign yourself to feeling hungry all the time. Not surprisingly, diets that limit your calories are almost...

Sleep

How Liposomal Melatonin Supports Immune Function*

In the world of natural medicine, melatonin is commonly used to help support the natural sleep cycle.* However, researchers have revealed that it plays a critical role in immune function as well.*...

Nutritional Supplements

How to Test Your Biological Age

Understanding the complexities of aging may be vital to increasing quality of life and optimizing the aging process. We’ve all seen people who look and feel fantastic for their age. Conversely, there...

Immune System

What Are the Benefits of Colostrum Supplements?

Colostrum is gaining popularity in the nutritional supplement realm, and for a good reason. Packed full of antibodies, nutrients, and immune factors, colostrum offers a myriad of health benefits and...

stress

Does Stress Affect Brain Health?

Short-term stress is natural and necessary for human health. By definition, stress is any situation that requires us to change. Our ancestors depended on the stress response to help them out-run...

Immune System

Activities for Quarantine in the Fall and Winter

As we round the corner into fall and still find ourselves in quarantine, you might be wondering how to cope with the coming fall and winter seasons spent indoors. If walks, socially distanced outdoor...

detox

What is GI Detox?

Detox is perhaps the most frequently misused word in integrative and holistic medicine. The misuse of the term GI detox is just as common. So, today we’ll learn what a GI detox is by better...

Immune System

How Does Keto Affect Your Immune System?

The keto diet (ketogenic diet) is one of many nutrition plans making headlines today. Those who eat according to the keto diet follow a low carbohydrate plan mixed with moderate protein and high-fat,...

Joint Support

What Are the Uses and Benefits of Boswellia Powder?

When naturopaths and naturopathic doctors (NDs) are looking to regulate inflammation, they tend to favor a few herbs and mineral compounds. One of the herbs that I regularly reach for is Boswellia...

Nutritional Supplements

How Does Myo-Inositol Affect Fertility?*

Conceiving a child is an awe-inspiring, complex process. Many factors impact fertility, and many doctors and their patients continually search for ways to support the process and increase the...

weight loss

5 Holistic Weight Loss Tips from Home

By now, it’s a well-accepted fact that a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to a myriad of serious health challenges related to weight, insulin response, and cardiovascular health. If you work from...

Nutritional Supplements

Intermittent Fasting for Brain Health

Intermittent fasting is one of the most exciting recent trends in health, especially brain health nutrition. When you follow this time-restricted eating pattern, you eat only during a window of six...

Nutritional Supplements

Is CLA Good for Weight Loss?

New diet trends abound, and ‘magic bullet’ diet pills have flooded the consumer market over the past decade. However, many of the diet pills we’ve seen over the years like Qnexa, the Brazilian Diet...

Nutritional Supplements

How Pureway-C™ Outperforms Other Vitamin C

Vitamin C is typically associated with immune modulation, but it does much more than that.* Vitamin C has a positive impact on dozens of systems and pathways in our bodies.* L-ascorbic acid (vitamin...

Nutritional Supplements

Does L-Glutamine Help With Sugar Cravings?

Excessive sugar consumption is a pervasive issue in North America. In 2018, the average American consumed just over 126 grams of sugar per day, which is almost 30 teaspoons.[1] To put that into...

brain

Give Yourself a Brain Health Assessment (Non-Clinical)

The human brain is a massive series of conduits that transmit signals from the tips of your toes to the top of your head, and all of the inner workings in-between. We need two things in abundance for...

brain

What Are The Best Memory Games for Seniors?

Everything loses integrity over time. Nothing is exempt, not skin, bone, muscle, organs, or even our brains. Similar to how we can slow down muscular atrophy with adequate exercise, we can reduce the...

stress

What is an Adrenal Body Type?

“Adrenal body type.” It’s a newer buzz word, especially in the diet and fitness industries. What is an adrenal body type? Is it actually a thing? Yes and no. If that answer seems vague or ambiguous,...

Nutritional Supplements

Do Multi-Strain Probiotics Work Better?

Amongst all supplements on the market, there are perhaps none less complicated than probiotics. Probiotics are widely accepted as beneficial, but wading through the marketing lingo, scientific...

Nutritional Supplements

Revitalize Your Brain: What to Eat for Your Aging Brain

It's a sad fact: The average American today gets more than half of their daily calories from junk food. These ultra-processed foods are high in calories, salt, empty carbohydrates, sugar, and bad...

Nutritional Supplements

Is Broccoli Sprout Extract the New Turmeric?

Among the many plant-derived supplements available, turmeric has led the charge for years. However, broccoli sprout extract is starting to turn heads as well. Rigorous clinical trials for both have...

Nutrition

How to SETUP a Healthy Work from Home Lifestyle

It’s safe to say that most of our lives have been turned upside down by recent events. For people who are now working from home, it’s essential to create new routines to stay healthy in mind, body,...

Multivitamins

Should You Take Vitamin K and Fish Oil?

A lesser-known micronutrient, vitamin K hasn’t received the same mainstream attention as other vitamins in the nutrition and supplements world. However, it serves several crucial roles in the body....

Women's Health

How Do Probiotics Help Fertility

Understanding how the benefits of probiotics extend beyond the gut and help with fertility is a big leap for some people.* Even though our gut microbiome has many local benefits, a healthy colony of...

Vitamins/Minerals

Is Liposomal Vitamin D Better Than Tablets

Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is critical in many bodily functions and systems. Inadequate levels of this fat-soluble nutrients are rampant in North America and linked with multiple...

joint health

The Benefits of Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO)

When it comes to nutrients that support joint comfort, CMO (Cetyl Myristoleate) stands in a league of its own. Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) is a fatty acid naturally occurring in some animals, including...

Women's Health

Probiotics for Vaginal and Urogenital Tract Health*

If there are a couple of defining factors in the difference between a woman's probiotic needs and a man's, it's how the microbiota impacts urogenital health.* The gut microbiome impacts the overall...

Nutrition

How Nutrient Depletion Affects the Immune System

Studies estimate that 97-98% of people living in the United States are deficient in certain vital micronutrients.[1] The reality of modern-day society is that you’ve got a lot of factors working...

Women's Health

How Probiotics Impact Women’s Health

If a woman's intuition is a 'gut' instinct, then we should do everything in our power to ensure a healthy gut microbiota. Probiotics function as neuro-signallers, working with our brains, hormone...

brain health

Nutritional Protocols for Age-Related Cognitive Decline

Awareness and Prevention Despite the human and financial costs of age-related cognitive decline, awareness and prevention are still the best approaches. The brain changes that happen in failing...

Sleep

Naturally Offsetting The Unexpected Increase In Blue Light

As a result of the restrictions put in place throughout the world, many find themselves isolating, quarantined and, in many cases, working from home. Because we are unable to spend time socializing...

Immune System

How Do Probiotics Support Immune System Function?*

Trillions of cells make up the microbiota that lives inside your gut. This enormous population of commensal organisms is called the gut microbiome, and scientists are looking at the connection...

joint health

The Benefits of Omega 3 Liquid as We Age

As we get older, our bodies need all of the help they can get. Our memory, joints, heart, and metabolism all can show signs of wear and tear as the years pass by. And even though many people are...

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