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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 69: 5 secrets to boost women's health
Studies continue to show that women have increased needs for iron, calcium, iodine, and folate throughout the lifecycle. Moreover, nutrition can have a fairly dramatic impact on women's health issues, including fertility, pregnancy, lactation, and menopausal symptoms. In this edition,...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Everything you need to know about calcium for health
Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. It is well-known for its role in promoting strong bones and teeth, but it's involved in numerous other body functions and is essential for good health. In...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
The best bone health supplements, according to science
There’s no denying the importance of strong bones; after all, your structural integrity depends on them. While weight-bearing exercises and certain lifestyle changes can absolutely make a difference, you can also eat your way to better bone health. But what...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
What you need to know about collagen
If you’ve stepped foot in a grocery or health food store in the last few years, you’ve probably come across collagen in some shape or form. Since evidence suggests dietary collagen may have some skin, joint, and hair benefits, foods...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Vitamin D supplements: do they work?
If you’re looking for ways to optimize your health, then go no further than vitamin D. This vitamin plays a crucial role in maintaining strong bones, reducing COVID-19 severity, and supporting immune and brain health, yet, despite its importance, many...
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- by Jennifer Brassil
What is nutritional genetics/genomics and is it right for you?
Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics, also known as nutritional genomics and nutritional genetics, may seem like relatively new words and that’s because they are! Science has only just begun to understand the relationship between nutrition and genetics within the last decade. Should you...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
How to optimize your vitamin D levels
Having a well-rounded diet is important for overall health, and vitamin D is no exception. Vitamin D can be synthesized by our skin from exposure to UVB rays, however, few of us get enough sun to make adequate vitamin D....