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- by Sarah Achleithner
Everything you need to know about protein shakes
Whether you’re a recreational gym-goer or an elite athlete, chances are you’ve tried a protein shake or two at some point. And even though this type of supplement is quite popular in the fitness community, you may be wondering if...
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- by Elo Health
Elo Smart Protein: how it works
Protein powder is one of the most popular supplement choices for recreational gym-goers and elite athletes alike, and for good reason. Protein is a macronutrient that plays a vital role in tissue repair, strength, lean muscle mass, and post-workout recovery. While...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
Should you consider Prenuvo whole body MRI?
When it comes to disease prevention and treatment, early detection is key. For a long time we’ve relied on regular check-ups and routine testing to catch diseases early. However, as technology improves, preventative care is getting a bit more sophisticated. Take...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Personalized nutrition doesn't cut it. Why 'Smart Nutrition' is the way of the future.
Nutrition is a complex science that involves many variables, which means there’s no “one size fits all” approach. Increasingly, consumers are looking for nutrition solutions tailor-made for their unique biology, goals, and preferences. To date, most of the personalized nutrition...
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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
What blood biomarkers tell you about your personal nutrition needs
Biomarkers provide many important insights into your health and can tell you a lot about your nutritional status. Between uncovering nutrient deficiencies and predicting your risk of disease, blood biomarkers can help you uncover your specific dietary needs so you...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Whether you want to fine-tune your diet or optimize sports performance, monitoring glucose levels is a way to gain a deeper insight into your overall health. Glucose tracking offers a direct view into how food and lifestyle choices affect your...
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- by Elo Health
Elo’s third-party testing process
Supplements are a notoriously murky, unregulated market where companies don’t have to demonstrate their products are safe before being sold to the public. Unfortunately, what you see on the label isn’t always what you get. Third party testing can be...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
How to collect a successful blood biomarker sample at home
Blood biomarkers are commonly used to evaluate health and nutrition status, and thanks to the advancement of modern technology, some of them can be tested from home. If you’re a first-timer, this process can be a little intimidating so we’ve...