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Shoden Ashwagandha and why it’s better than KSM 66 and Sensoril® Withania somnifera, otherwise known as Ashwagandha, is a traditional Indian Ayurvedic herb and a popular herbal supplement. It’s been used throughout history to improve muscle strength, endurance and youthful energy, however, modern scientific research has also found it has the benefit of helping improve our stress levels by d …

Magnesium Glycinate and Alcohol We all know that excessive consumption of alcohol is bad for our bodies, but what does it do to our magnesium levels specifically, and is there a way to prevent this? Most importantly, can I take magnesium after drinking alcohol? How Does Alcohol Affect Our Magnesium Levels? Drinking alcohol depletes our bodies of a range of vitamins and minerals, includi …

The Top Supplements for Gout What is Gout? A type of inflammatory arthritis, gout causes pain and swelling in the joints. It usually ebbs and wanes, with flareups lasting a week or two. Generally, gout often begins in your big toe or a lower limb. It can then affect our joints, the areas in between bones and soft tissue, called bursae, areas surrounding tendons and kidneys. As for the t …

My parents are diabetic: What supplements can I take? More than 133 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes, so it’s important to understand that it’s not rare. When you have the added concern of developing diabetes through genetics, you need to take extra care with your lifestyle to help reduce your risk or to help you manage the condition when you do develop it. What …

Supplements for Weight Loss that Work For many of us, work entails sitting at a desk in the office with barely any movement during the day. Along with the calorie-dense foods we eat, maintaining a healthy weight can be incredibly difficult. Getting to a healthy weight comes from a number of areas, such as eating a balanced, nutrient-dense diet, having plenty of movement and sleep, as well r …