If you’re pregnant, been pregnant, or trying to become pregnant, chances are you’ve heard about folic acid, folate or both. Your healthcare provider has probably suggested you take a prenatal to ensure adequate levels of folate or folic acid. Folate and folic acid are very important to protect your developing baby from neural tube defects […]
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Licorice root is commonly utilized to treat digestive ailments like heartburn, indigestion, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), bacterial and viral infections while also protecting against certain types of cancer. Several hundred plant compounds are found in licorice root, but the principal active compound is glycyrrhiza glabra which is responsible for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and
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We’ve all been taught that “stress is bad” and how imperative it is to overall health to manage it in a healthy way. Whether it be a vacation, daily prayer, journaling, meditation, or some other form, it is crucial to keep stress low to maintain proper health. But “stress” isn’t just mental stressors from work
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One of the best ways to maintain a strong immune system is to ensure your diet is filled with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Plant foods provide several essential micronutrients that are crucial for a healthy immune system. Vibrant+ contains a reds and greens blend to deliver all the nutrients you would need day to
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As it turns out, there is such thing as too much of a good thing. You can, in fact, drink too much water. Doing so can lead to serious health consequences. Water Intoxication and Hyponatremia Water intoxication is a disruption in brain function that results when there is too much water in the body. Drinking
If there was ever a time in the last 50 years that immune function was most important, that time would be now during a pandemic. The immune system is the body’s defense system against pathogens, essentially things that make us sick, like viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, fungus, ect. The immune system is a vast network throughout
What is L-citrulline malate? It is a unique combo of the non essential amino acid L-citrulline and malic acid. L-citrulline is commonly found in watermelons. Malate gets its name from the latin word “apple”. There are a couple of ways you can get L-citrulline: through your diet and naturally from your body through a process
You are undoubtedly familiar with the term, “detox”. The health industry has taken hold of this concept and popularized it into various forms, including juice cleanses, fasting and other weight loss gimmicks. While these events may have some benefits, they wildly oversimplify the concept of detoxification. The body’s main antioxidant and strongest defense against toxins
Research suggests that bone mineral density appears to decline an average of 4 to 6 percent during lactation, especially when it extends to 5 months and longer. This loss may be especially pronounced in the hips and spine. Vitamin K, Vitamin D, Calcium, Magnesium and Copper contribute to new bone formation and increased bone mass.
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With the amount of toxins that your body is exposed to each day, are you doing enough to help your body’s detoxification process? Do you find yourself having sluggish digestion, but you seem to be doing everything right? This is the case for the majority of people and why Protea Nutrition developed GI Assist. GI
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