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- by Sarah Achleithner
5 strategies for sustainable weight loss
Weight loss is a complicated topic that goes far beyond how many calories you eat. Genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress levels, physical activity, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and medications can all play into shedding pounds. In a world inundated with fad...
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- by Elle Penner, MPH, RD
The ultimate guide to metabolism: what it is, how it works, and how to increase metabolism naturally
Metabolism has been at the forefront of the health and wellness conversation for decades. While it’s incredibly complex and a topic that scientists continue to explore, having a basic understanding of metabolism is essential for anyone interested in optimizing their...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 64: Science-backed strategies to improve focus
Feeling fatigued or unfocused? You’re not alone – in fact, over two-thirds of adults in the United States report feeling this way. While the occasional bout of brain fog is fairly normal, feeling perpetually scattered-brained can set you back both personally and...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 57: Our top 5 health and wellness articles
Digging into the numbers is our thing. We're constantly parsing data from clinical trials, reading research articles, and analyzing study results to deliver the best nutrition information for you. In this special edition, we're unveiling some of our most popular...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 45: The weight loss edition
Happy new year, Elos! Hope your 2023 is off to a good start. After a brief hiatus from our newsletter to launch our new product, Smart Protein, we're back in action, dishing up the science on the hottest topics in...
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- by Edwina Clark, MS, RD, CSSD
Issue 44: The Thanksgiving edition
Holiday weight gain is a common concern however, studies show that the average person gains just 0.9-2lb (0.4-0.9kg). More alarmingly, research suggests that total and LDL cholesterol and hospital admissions for heart attacks go up during the holiday period. With that in mind, we've rounded up a few...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
If you’re feeling drowsy, stressed, or under the weather, you may want to try adding L-theanine to your routine. But what is L-theanine, and are other health benefits associated with it? Here’s everything you need to know about this amino...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
Issue 36: nutrition for stress relief
If you feel that your stress levels have hit an all-time high, you’re not alone; over 33% of Americans report feeling this way. While temporary stress is normal, chronic stress can lead to inflammation, metabolic changes, and chronic conditions—all of...
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- by Sarah Achleithner
The best science-backed supplements for stress relief
If you feel your stress levels have hit an all-time high, you’re not alone; over 55% of Americans report feeling stressed during the day [1].While occasional stress is normal, chronic stress can affect your inflammatory markers, immune system, and heart...