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Konjac Root How Does Konjac Root Support Weight Loss? Konjac Root, also known as Glucomannan, is a dietary fibre used in myriad applications including as a food additive (emulsifier and thickener), a gelatin substitute, and as a dietary supplement. Konjac is a perennial plant native to Yunnan, in China, that’s root (more accurately, dried corn, or underground plant stem), contains around 40% glucomannan gum, a viscous substance that is thought to be responsible for many of its... [more]
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Propolis What Is Bee Propolis?Did you know that propolis is also sometimes called “bee glue” because honey bees use it for sealing cracks and crevices in the hive? Indeed, propolis is a resinous, waxy substance made by bees and composed of bee saliva, beeswax, and various substances from plants and trees such as poplar, palm, pine, conifer secretions, gums, resins, mucilage, and leaf buds. [more]
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Noni What is Noni? Noni (Morinda citrifolia), is a small, flowering shrub indigenous to the Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia, India, and Australia. The shrub belongs to the Rubiaceae plant family, the same one that produces coffee beans. There are over 70 different names for the plant, but "noni", is the most widespread. https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/fruit-supplements/noni.html... [more]
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DHA FULL SELECTION of quality DHA supplements. FAST & free shipping option. + Save with BONUS deals. Securely shop at a Canadian store. All top products. https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/omega-oils-essential-fats/dha.html #DHA [more]
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Liver Cleansing WHAT A LIVER CLEANSE? The liver is your largest internal organ weighing a hefty 1.4 kilos, second in size only to the skin, and responsible for performing many vital biological functions such as detoxing the body, the synthesis of proteins and biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth, as well as the regulation of glycogen storage, decomposition of red blood cells, and the production of hormones.
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Optimum Nutrition Optimum Nutrition, the formulators of best selling nutrition supplements; Amino energy, Casein, Gold Standard Whey Protein and Serious Mass plus 2:1:1 Recovery to support muscle recovery from exercise. Optimum Nutrition ensures quality and selection on work out supplements to keep you fit and healthy. https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/optimum-nutrition #OptimumNutrition [more]
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High Blood Pressure High Blood Pressure & Heart Health Blood pressure is a vital physiological parameter that measures the force of blood against the walls of your arteries as it flows through your circulatory system. It consists of two numbers: systolic pressure (the higher number) and diastolic pressure (the lower number), measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). [more]
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Oxygen Supplements Colon cleanses have been used throughout history to improve the body’s natural detoxification processes, remove hardened waste attached to the colon walls, restore digestive health, and improve overall quality of life. According to historical records, colon cleansing has been around since at least 1500 B.C., when it was regularly used by ancient Egyptians. [more]
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Copper What Is Copper? Did you know that the body can’t store copper in sufficient amounts? It’s only able to hold about 100mg of copper at any one time, so it’s important that you get enough via diet and/or supplementation. Unfortunately, copper deficiency is quite common in Western diets. Copper is an essential mineral that can be found in all of the body’s tissues and is crucial to overall health and wellness across the lifespan.
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Vitamin E Creams WHAT IS VITAMIN E CREAM? Ever wonder what Vitamin E cream can do for your skin? To begin, it’s important to understand that Vitamin E is an essential nutrient and an important antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage inside and out. Vitamin E is found naturally in many foods and is also widely available as a nutritional supplement in a variety of forms and potencies. Vitamin E also happens to be one of the most prized nutrients for skin health, and... [more]
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Tocotrienols WHAT IS TOCOTRIENOLS? While d-alpha-tocopherol is the most common form of vitamin E, the term “vitamin E” actually applies to 8 distinct but similar naturally occurring compounds: the d-tocopherols (alpha, gamma, beta, and delta) and the d-tocotrienols (also: alpha, gamma, beta, and delta). https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/vitamin-e/tocotrienols.html #Tocotrienols [more]
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Vitamin D + K Benefits Of Vitamin D and K If you’re looking for a great duo to help support optimal bone health, look for a formula that combines vitamins D3 and K2. Why? Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that we get mostly from our skin’s exposure to UV rays (sunlight), but that the majority of people are deficient in. Vitamin D is required for optimal calcium absorption, making it a critical nutrient for strong and healthy bones, as well as structural health.
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Magnesium L-Threonate Why Choose Magnesium L-Threonate? As the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, magnesium is essential for over 300 enzymatic reactions that are involved in everything from bones and blood sugar to nerves and brain cells. When it comes to the brain, magnesium plays a key role in protecting and preserving cognitive function and maintaining synaptic plasticity; the brain’s ability to change and adapt to new information. This means that getting adequate... [more]
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Ginseng Tea Ginseng Tea Benefits The history of Ginseng tea traces back centuries and is deeply rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and culture. Ginseng is a herbaceous plant native to East Asia and, more recently, to North America and has been esteemed for its medicinal properties since ancient times. The Chinese were among the first to discover the beneficial effects of ginseng, using it in various forms to promote health and vitality.
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Cod Liver Oil Cod Liver Oil Benefits Cod liver oil, as its name implies, is extracted from the livers of codfish, most notably Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua). Thanks to its rich nutritional profile, it has been used for centuries as a dietary supplement. Indeed, code liver oil can be traced back to ancient times. https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/food-supplements/cod-liver-oil.html... [more]
