*FDA Newsroom/Press Announcement/Dec 13th, 2019* The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the use of Vascepa (icosapent ethyl) as an adjunctive (secondary) therapy to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events among adults with elevated triglyceride levels (a type of fat in the blood) of 150 milligrams per deciliter or higher. Patients must also have either established cardiovascular disease or diabetes and two or more additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Patients are advised to continue physical activity and maintain a healthy diet. Vascepa …

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  What are Lutein and Zeaxanthin ? How Do They Work ? Dosage.  It is widely known that the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin help keep the eyes healthy. What is less known is that they also improve the circulation of blood to the brain which helps halt cognitive decline. The brain needs blood flow to function properly. The blood-brain barrier allows select nutrients through. Without enough oxygen and nutrients, brain cells die. In the worst case, the brain shuts down and the person dies. Neurodegenerative …

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The Basics of Garlic;  What is Allicin ? Garlic Benefits; Allicin Supplements.  Garlic, strongly aromatic and flavorful, is used in virtually every cuisine in the earth. Its high sulfur compounds are believed to be responsible for its scent and taste, as well as its wonderful effects on human body. Among hundreds of phytonutrients, Garlic rank only second to curcumin in the amount of research backing its benefits. A PubMed search found more than 6,100 peer-reviewed articles about it. The Basics of Garlic Garlic is a …

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B Vitamins – an Overview;  Vitamin B Deficiency Symptoms; Who should take B Vitamins? How to Choose Vitamin B Supplements B vitamins are essential to help turn food into energy, maintain a healthy metabolism, and to support nerve function, liver function, skin health, eye health and fetal growth. In this article, we will briefly talk about Vitamin B’s well documented benefits and then focus on who are at risk of deficiency and how to correct it. B Vitamins – an overview Vitamin B is not …

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Table of Contents What Is Glycation How Does Carnosine Work Why You May Need Carnosine Supplements Dosage and Side Effects Carnosine is a natural antioxidant and anti-glycation substance found in normal human tissues, highly concentrated in muscle tissue, heart and brain. Classified as a dipeptide, it is a compound made up of two linked amino acids (alanine and histidine). It is found primarily in red meat. Studies show that carnosine could help protect against a number of aging-related conditions, such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and …

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Table of Contents What Is Creatine How Does It Work Is Creatine Safe Dosage Creatine is the No. 1 sports nutritional supplement in the U.S., commonly used for improving exercise performance and increasing muscle mass in athletes and older adults. It can also improve the athletic performance of young, healthy people during brief high-intensity activity such as sprinting. In the U.S., a majority of sports nutrition supplements, which total $2.7 billion in annual sales, contain creatine. So, what is creatine? How does it work? Is …

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If you constantly struggle with fatigue, low energy levels, mood changes and a lack of focus, it can be a sign that you might have a vitamin B12 deficiency. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. About 40 percent of people have low levels of vitamin B12, which is an essential vitamin for the production of red blood cells and DNA, not to mention all its other benefits we will cover in this article. A 2004 study showed that Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of …

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