Fitness + Well-Being
Ingredient Spotlight: Rhodiola rosea
“Arctic root,” “golden root,” and “king’s crown” are just a few of the synonyms for Rhodiola rosea, a small but mighty adaptogenic botanical. While you may not know what makes this beautiful, yellow-flowered plant so tough, its strong, majestic nicknames give a few hints. Rhodiola’s Long History in Scandinavian Folklore and Tradition Grown in dry mountainous soils across the Arctic region, Rhodiola rosea has been harvested [...]
Wide-Ranging Benefits of Collagen Continue To Emerge
According to 2019 market research, sales of collagen products grew by almost 83% from late 2018 to late 2019. Unsurprisingly, this growth was within the categories of skin, bone, and joint health (1). While collagen supplement marketing continues to target these health categories, research also shows that collagen supports exercise recovery and helps fight skin aging. Exercise Recovery Collagen’s [...]
Women’s Guide to Bone Health at Every Age
When you think of your bones, do you picture a chalky white skeleton? It’s a classic image, but it falls short of representing the dynamic and active tissue that makes up your skeletal system. Your [...]
Ingredient Spotlight: Schisandra Berry
Schisandra chinensis sounds like a new health ingredient about to go viral like echinacea or elderberry. But believe it or not, schisandra has been used for thousands of years. Known as the five-flavored fruit, schisandra has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Today, researchers continue to study what makes this adaptogen so [...]
Dietary Minerals: Born of Stars, Necessary for Optimal Health
From the macro to the micro: Two fascinating facts about minerals found on our planet and within our bodies. First, these minerals were born billions of years ago from exploding stars from our then-nascent universe. [...]
Your Top Ingredient Questions Answered
When it comes to the topic of health and nutrition, you can’t believe everything you read online. Inaccurate and misleading information is everywhere, especially in articles and social media posts that single out ingredients found [...]
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