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How to use Berberine to boost weight loss

How to use Berberine to Boost Weight Loss, Lower Blood Sugar & More

Berberine might just be one of the best supplements you’ve never heard of.  Through its powerful effects on insulin and an enzyme called AMP kinase, berberine makes weight loss easier by lowering blood sugar and reducing insulin.  Its effects on these systems are so strong that it has been compared to pharmaceutical medications (but more …

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the best t3 supplements and t3 medications

T3 Supplements vs T3 Medications: How & When to use Them

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Are you looking to boost your T3 thyroid hormone levels? Maybe you know that T3 is responsible for managing your energy levels, or maybe you know how important it is for your metabolism.  Either way, there are several T3 supplements that you can use to increase serum T3 levels.   Use this guide to help …

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the connection between low t3 and weight gain

What Low T3 Means For Your Thyroid & How To Treat it

Checking your total T3 and free T3 may be the most important thyroid tests you can look at.  Unfortunately, many physicians aren’t even ordering these tests which may lead to a missed diagnosis of low T3 syndrome.  Fortunately, there are several therapies that you can do to increase this important thyroid hormone and take steps …

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how hyperthyroidism causes weight gain

How Hyperthyroidism Can Lead to Weight Gain & What to do about it

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Hyperthyroid patients can and do gain weight! You are NOT crazy if this is happening to you and it can be explained perfectly with science.  Believe it or not, weight gain in hyperthyroid patients is actually quite common with reports showing as many as 50% of patients who deal with this particular issue. We need …

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Does CLA Really Help with Weight Loss: 5 Proven Benefits

Does CLA Really Help with Weight Loss? 5 Proven Benefits

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CLA is an extremely well-studied supplement that has been shown to help with weight loss and metabolic function.  CLA works by modulating your appetite, increasing the amount of energy that you consume, and by preventing your fat cells from getting bigger.  Learn more about how to use this fatty acid safely and correctly for weight …

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The complete list of high progesterone symptoms in women

The Complete List of High Progesterone Symptoms in Women

Dizziness, weight gain, water retention, what do these symptoms have in common? They can all be caused by high progesterone. Elevated progesterone may not be as common as low progesterone, but it’s still a problem for many women. And you can use this checklist to determine if it’s a problem for you: What Causes High …

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7 Powerful benefits of B12 shots

7 Powerful Benefits of B12 Shots you Probably Didn’t Know

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Whether you realize it or not, B12 is a critical vitamin involved in very important processes in your body like energy production and metabolism.  It’s currently estimated that as many as 20% of people in the US have B12 deficiency or suboptimal B12 (1) levels in their bodies.  This means that as many as 1 out …

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Natural estrogen supplements to balance your sex hormones

Natural Estrogen Supplements & Pills to Balance Sex Hormones

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Dysregulation of estrogen levels is incredibly common among women.  High and low estrogen levels contribute to conditions such as low sex drive, weight gain, PMS/PMDD, depression, mood changes, and even other hormonal problems. The good news is that there are targeted supplements that you can take to influence and manage your estrogen levels. Use this …

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3 Reasons to use Organic Protein Powder + Which one to use

3 Reasons to use Organic Protein Powder + Which one to use

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Using protein powder can act as a powerful supplement to help improve gastrointestinal function, promote weight loss, and normalize appetite.  Most people are very familiar with protein powder and have been using it daily for years! But are all protein powders created equal? Not by a long shot.  It turns out that the best protein …

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