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FDA changes in usage of NAC & it’s impact on Baseline+
In July of 2020, the FDA sent warning letters to specific companies stating that N-acetyle-L-cysteine (NAC) cannot be lawfully marketed as a dietary supplement. In fact it was tested as a drug in the 1960s for treatment in acetaminophen poisoning...
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The majority of us women spend the first half of our post pubescent lives trying NOT to get pregnant. Many of us go on some sort of contraceptive to prevent unwanted pregnancy. We even think that one missed pill or...
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Vitality - Caffeine intake while pregnant or breastfeeding
You’re pregnant. Does that mean forgoing your beloved cup of joe? Let’s look at the facts. Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases your blood pressure and heart rate. Both of which are not recommended during pregnancy. Furthermore, caffeine...
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Supplementing while pregnant or breastfeeding
One of the most common questions we get asked is whether or not our supplements are safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Most supplements have not been tested on pregnant or breastfeeding mothers. There isn’t sufficient data to validate the...
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Marissa Rivero Opens Up About the Challenges of Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful thing but it comes with its own inherent challenges and worries. Although I feel blessed to be having my first baby, this journey has not been with the challenge of feeling out of control in terms...