Healthy Living Blog

A Vitamin C Rundown

From collagen formation to its function as an antioxidant and for the immune system – vitamin C (also: ascorbic acid) fulfills important tasks in our body. Here you will learn everything about individual vitamin C requirements, which functions the vitamin fulfills in the body and which foods provide you particularly well with the antioxidant.

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5 Plants That Could Support Your Immune Health

Immune health is a hot topic, but what exactly does it mean to have a healthy immune system? It doesn’t mean that we never feel a bit under the weather because that’s just a
part of life. Instead, immune health means our body keeps us well most of the time and helps us bounce back quickly if we feel less than our best. what’s often left out of the conversation is the importance of micronutrients. It’s the combination of macro and micronutrients that provides optimal support for a healthy weight.

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Environmental Toxins: Why Nutrients Matter for Detoxification

Environmental toxins are all around us, and they come from a variety of sources. They are found in the food we eat, cosmetics and personal care products, building products, furniture, clothing, water, cleaning products, and so much more.

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Beauty from Within: 5 Supplements to Support Skin

Feeling good about the way you look starts with how you feel on the inside. It takes a holistic approach to address your skin’s appearance.

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Oxidative Stress: Stress at the cellular level

Oxygen plays a crucial role for nature and is the elixir of life. But oxygen can also trigger reactions that one would like to do without. Flowers wither, harvested fruit becomes unsightly, and oil turns rancid – free radicals and oxidative stress are squarely the culprits for these reactions.

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Vitamin K and Omega-3 for Heart Health

Public health messages consistently tell you that food has a direct and critical impact on your heart. We know a diet high in inflammatory foods can adversely affect cardiovascular health, but several other nutrients play an essential role in keeping your heart healthy.

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