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Methylation: Understanding its mechanisms and health effects
By Celine Torres-Moon
These days, one of the most popular themes in nutrition is methylation. It’s a complex subject, but suffice it to say, it’s one of the best examples of how using supplements can enhance health. Supporting methylation is also about personalized…read more
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Spotlight on an extraordinary carotenoid: Astaxanthin
By Celine Torres-Moon
Astaxanthin has been on my radar screen for some time now. I’ve come to realize that, not only is it safe, but humans may benefit from more than they get merely from a seafood diet. Read this authoritative scientific review…read more
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Digestive enzymes and other dietary ingredients for digestive support
By Celine Torres-Moon
It’s not so much that “you are what you eat”, but rather, you are what you digest. As you age, or with medical conditions, your ability to break down food and assimilate nutrients declines. Following is a great summary from…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Dietary supplements for immune support and respiratory health*
By Celine Torres-Moon
Are you ready for some science? With respiratory health on everyone’s mind these days, here’s a deep dive on how to fortify your resilience from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance®. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from…read more
Emotional wellness: A supporting role for dietary supplements.*
By Celine Torres-Moon
Surveys reveal mood problems are surging in prevalence. In this detailed discussion from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance, you’ll learn about the role several familiar nutraceuticals may play for emotional wellness—plus a roll-out of a new innovative natural…read more
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Cardiovascular health: a multitude of supplements at the service of your heart and blood vessels*
By Celine Torres-Moon
Here you have it—a succinct rundown of the key nutrients you need to optimize cardiovascular health in simple, understandable terms, courtesy of our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. The research speaks volumes for nutritional support of heart health. –Dr….read more
Categories:Heart Health Sponsored Supplements
How to choose between different joint supporting supplements
By Celine Torres-Moon
Aches and pains are universal complaints associated with aging and wear and tear. Are you baffled by the enormous array of products that claim to provide relief? This article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance breaks it down…read more
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How to support joint health with botanicals and nutrients such as willow bark, ginger, boswellia, methylsulfonyl methane (MSM) and Hyaluronic acid (HA)
By Celine Torres-Moon
I’ve been availing myself of some of Protocol for Life Balance’s joint and muscle support supplements now that the cooler weather is enabling longer run and bike workouts. They’re really helping me with recovery as my mileage piles up. Here’s…read more
Categories:Joint Health Muscle and Bone Health Sponsored Supplements
Support detoxification with the right supplements
By Celine Torres-Moon
Want the scientific lowdown on detoxification? Read this fact-filled article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance for practical tips on how to support your body’s essential clean-up pathways! —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of…read more
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How can the functional synergy between vitamins D3 and K2 have a positive impact on health?
By Celine Torres-Moon
Important news: With so many people taking vitamin D, they may be short-changing themselves by not taking a vital companion nutrient that’s less in the limelight—vitamin K. Here are some little-known facts about their interactions from our friends at Protocol…read more
Categories:Heart Health Muscle and Bone Health Sponsored Supplements
The Connection Between Dopamine, Serotonin, Brain Health, and Supplementation
By Celine Torres-Moon
When it comes to mood and memory, it’s all about the neurotransmitters—those vital chemicals that brain cells use to convey information. Learn about the critical role nutrition plays in supporting optimal neurotransmitter function in this informative article from our friends…read more
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Immune support for fall: What do you need to fend off the changing weather?
By Celine Torres-Moon
With fall and winter approaching, and some predicting a “second wave”, here’s practical advice on nutritional support for immune function from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance. –Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted…read more
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Cardiovascular health: How to care for miles of blood vessels with dietary supplements
By Celine Torres-Moon
Nutrition can support cardiovascular health, and the following article from our friends at Protocol for Life Balance highlights three nutrients that you might consider adding to your wellness portfolio. This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors. Extremely…read more
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Mood and relaxation: Can dietary supplements be helpful?
By Celine Torres-Moon
With all the stress associated with our current health crisis and the dislocation and financial impact of enforced social distancing, we could all use this helpful advice on natural mood modulators from our good friends at Protocol for Life Balance….read more
Categories:Mental and Emotional Health Sponsored
Maintaining optimal gastro-intestinal health – how can supplements help?
By Celine Torres-Moon
Learn about some novel ingredients for GI health from my good colleagues at Protocol for Life Balance. Their formulas are backed by the latest science. —Dr. Ronald Hoffman This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for…read more
Categories:Digestive Health Sponsored Supplements
Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels with dietary supplements*
By Celine Torres-Moon
Readers, here’s an excellent review of the science behind some of the best researched-backed supplements for blood sugar optimization, from one of our sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. While of specific interest to diabetics, keeping hemoglobin A1c under control for…read more
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Enhanced brain function with magnesium and curcumin
By Celine Torres-Moon
Supplements may help your body—but do they reach your brain? It’s all about bio-availability. Protocol for Life Balance’s Protosorb Magnesium and Cogumin SCLP are two of my favorite supplements on Fullscript. Here’s a great rundown on the rationale for their…read more
Categories:Aging Neurological Health Sponsored Supplements
The role of dietary supplements in weight management
By Celine Torres-Moon
This article contains content from one of our trusted sponsors, Protocol for Life Balance. Weight management is a very complex topic. There is no one-size-fits-all type of diet, and the journey to healthy weight is a very unique and personal…read more
Categories:Nutrition and Weight Sponsored Supplements
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