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Health with Amino Acids Supplements

Amino acids are chemical structures chained together to compose various types of proteins. There are 21 different amino acids recognized in science to have some kind of useful function, ranging from providing energy for the body to protecting against cardiovascular disease. Not one cell in the body could survive without the amino acids that proteins [...]

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Proteins Drinks - Whey

I would like to weigh in on the difference between soy and whey protein. But first, a bit of nutrition history. To begin with, the word protein is derived from the ancient Greek word “proteios,” which means “first” or “of primary importance.” However, protein doesn’t just strengthen muscles. It also helps to build and repair [...]

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The Healthy Benefits of Zinc

With the many vitamins and minerals available in supplements, it’s hard to know what you really need to maintain your health. Zinc is a mineral that is vital to healthy living. Even a small zinc deficiency can cause health problems, including decreased immunity to diseases such as the common cold. Zinc is probably most widely [...]

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Coping with Holiday Binges

Holiday binges. It starts with the chocolates, sweets and snacks of Christmas Day and New Year and continues all the way to the chocolate bunnies of Easter. Those bite-size chocolate bars and mini mince pies look so inviting. Just one won’t hurt, will it? But it sets off a binge and you can’t stop until [...]

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3 Week Weight Loss Detox Program

Detox, short for detoxification, is the removal of potentially toxic substances from the body. Although a detox program is primarily thought of as a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, the term is also used to refer to diets, herbs, and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the [...]

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