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How L-tyrosine benefits thyroid and adrenal function

L-Tyrosine and How it Benefits Thyroid & Adrenal Function: Should you Use it?

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You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid or even reduce your stress response.  But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine.  In …

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Early warnings signs of iodine deficiency

Early Signs of Iodine Deficiency & How it Affects Your Thyroid

Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency.  Iodine is an important trace mineral that is required for thyroid function in your body.  Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more …

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Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

Benefits of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss, Diabetes & More

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This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation, and for treating insulin resistance, and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body.  Chromium deficiency may …

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Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

Adrenal Glandulars: Do They Help Treat Adrenal Fatigue?

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No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements.  Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use.  Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat.  These supplements are most …

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5 Tips to find the best multivitamin for both men and women

5 Tips to Find The Best Multivitamin For Men and Women

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Multivitamins are supposed to have all of the necessary nutrients that your body needs to function optimally all in one (or a few) capsules.  They sound great in theory, but are they really as good as they sound? It depends! There are absolutely some people who should consider using a multivitamin each day, but in …

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7 Energy Supplements that Work

7 Energy Supplements That Work (& Why You Have Low Energy)

Low energy is a common and frequently ignored symptom that many patients suffer from.  Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take something to help increase your energy? While there isn’t a magical “energy supplement” that will cure your fatigue, there are many supplements that may help.  Learn more about targeting your supplements to help …

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Fat blockers vs carb blockers

Fat Blockers vs Carb Blockers – Do They Actually Work?

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Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!).  If you are serious about …

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Prebiotics vs Probiotics: Why you Need to use Both

Prebiotics vs Probiotics – Why you Need to use Both

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Prebiotics vs probiotics – what is the difference and do you actually need both?  You may know that probiotics are important for intestinal health but did you know that prebiotics are just as important if not more important? Prebiotics act through different mechanisms but complement probiotics perfectly by increasing the effectiveness of both.  Learn who …

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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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