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Vitamin K (MK4) The MK4 form of vitamin K2 can be converted from vitamin K1 by certain tissues in our body, such as the testes, pancreas and arterial walls. MK4 has been shown to decrease the risk of fractures by up to 87%. Vit-amin K2 has been shown to prevent bone loss and/or fractures in a variety of circumstances including: postmenopausal osteoporosis, anorexia nervosa, and corticosteroid use. Typically vitamin k is found in the dosage of 50mcg - 120mcg while clinical doses may be... [more]
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PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS WHAT ARE PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTS? Although once reserved solely for bodybuilders and professional athletes, PROTEIN supplements have gained widespread popularity. If you are looking to gain muscle mass, lose weight, optimize body composition (fat loss), and increase protein intake while improving your overall health, you may be interested in these supplements. There's plenty of research that shows boosting protein intake can help optimize health in many ways. Visit -
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Oxygen Supplements Oxygen supplements or Ozone, has 3 oxygen molecules joined together and medically, comes from an Ozone generator. As a liquid it can help to disinfect and heal external wounds, rashes, and burns and alkalize and clean your drinking water. It is a potent anti viral and anti bacterial which can kill viruses that cause the common cold, and flu's. Ozone gives your cells more energy which makes you feel energized and refreshed like you have been outside for a long walk.... [more]
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Ghee Ghee is a form of clarified butter that is commonly used for cooking in South Asia and the Middle East. In India and Pakistan, ghee is commonly served alongside other foods, and is used in cooking much like butter is used in North America. To make ghee, butter is simmered until the foam on the top becomes settled sediment at the bottom and the liquid becomes clear and golden. The sediment is filtered out, leaving pure ghee behind. This ghee becomes solid at room temperature. Visit... [more]
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Garlic Garlic is a popular herb in the kitchen and in the medicine cabinet, and has been for thousands of years in many different cultures around the world. The herb that we use is actually the bulb of the Allium sativum plant. The cloves of the bulb contain active sulphur compounds called alliin, allicin, and S-allyl cysteine. These constituents have been well studied for their various health benefits. Garlic has many benefits for cardiovascular health, including cholesterol regulation,... [more]
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Garcinia Garcinia Cambogia is a type of super fruit native to Indonesia, Asia, and Africa. Traditionally used as a nutritious food, and often used as an ingredient in curries and stews, a specific extract of Garcinia has more recently been researched as a supplement with potential weight loss support properties. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/garcinia/ [more]
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Feverfew The most effective natural supplement used to treat migraines is the herb feverfew. feverfew has been clinically proven in many studies to reduce the frequency and severity of migraines in about 75% or people who use it. Most people who take feverfew get fewer migraines, and when they do get them, they are much less severe. Visit - [more]
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How to Use Lavender Flowers Lavender is an eye-catching flowering plant both in appearance and aroma. This plant can be used around the home and unlike the essential oil of lavender, lavender flowers can be used for culinary purposes. https://penzu.com/public/c36c3d98 [more]
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Epinephrine These are two interchangeable terms for the hormone that is secreted from the adrenal gland when our body perceives a threat. It is responsible for the “fight or flight” reaction. Epinephrine activates the body’s energy reserves thus keeping us safe by allowing us to fight for survival, or to flee from dangerous situations. It causes increased heart rate; blood pressure and blood flow to the brain, muscles, lungs and heart. Unfortunately the body produces the... [more]
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Ellagic Acid Ellagic acid is a natural phenol compound found in a number of different fruits and vegetables. It has been shown to have strong antioxidant and natural anti-proliferative activities. The highest levels of ellagic acids are found in pomegranates, raspberries, and strawberries. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/ellagic-acid/ [more]
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Egg Protein Chicken eggs are a rich source of protein and a number of other nutrients. Egg protein supplements may consist of a powdered concentrate of the whole egg, or just the egg albumen (egg white). In addition to being a source of complete protein, eggs are a rich source of other nutrients as well. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/egg-protein/ [more]
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Dulse Dulse is the common name for a red multicellular algae (Palmaria palmate) whose colour varies between deep-rose and reddish-purple. It is most commonly used is Ireland, Iceland, Canada and the USA in a variety of foods as a nutritional ingredient or as a flavouring additive in a number of foods. Visit - https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/supplements/dulse/ [more]
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Dmso Dimethyl sufoxide (DMSO) is an organic sulfur-containing molecule that can dissolve polar and non-polar molecules. This means that DMSO can dissolve both fat-based and water-based substances, making it easily absorbable in the human body. It is commonly used to reduce pain and speed healing in the body. Natural health practitioners commonly recommend DMSO for the treatment of: Interstitial Cystitis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and painful skin conditions like Shingles,... [more]
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Diosmin Diosmin is a flavonoid that is one of the main constituents found in citrus fruits. Citrus flavonoids have been found to be protective of nerve cells by their ability to reduce oxidative stress. For more information on the many benefits of flavonoids and other antioxidants, please see our Bioflavonoids and Antioxidants article. Diosmin is often used in combination with hesperidin to treat hemorrhoids, skin ulcers from venous stasis, and post-surgical lymphedema. Visit -
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