Selenium is an essential mineral. Your body needs it to function. It protects your cells—and DNA—from free radical damage. But you may not be getting enough.
Selenium levels in soil vary from region to region. Concentrations of it are higher in the Midwest and Western areas of the U.S. than the South and Northeast.1
Poor soil quality and gastrointestinal illnesses put you at risk for low selenium levels.… Read More
The best medicines they have for treating Parkinson’s don’t work. In fact, taking these drugs could ruin your life.
But now research reveals a surprising risk factor for developing it. One we didn’t see coming. And it could hold a key to helping you avoid the disease in the first place.
… Read MoreSalt has been named the enemy in diets since the early 1900s.1
The FDA says to not consume more than 2,300 mg a day.2 But they want to cut that number to 1,500 mg. Some doctors suggest lower intakes for certain groups of people. This includes African Americans, people with high blood pressure, and anyone older than 50.
It might seem like a smart move at first… But the truth is they’re giving this vital mineral a bad rap.… Read More
You may already kick off each morning with a hot cup of coffee. And if you aren’t, you might want to start.
A team of researchers at the National Cancer Institute and Yale University looked at medical data from nearly 450,000 people in their 60s. They found that drinking four or more cups a day lowered malignant melanoma risk by 20%.… Read More
Toxic ingredients hide in your skin care products. About 60% of them make their way into your blood and organs.1 That’s bad enough. But then consider…
The average American woman uses 12 products every morning.2 But that doesn’t mean men aren’t at risk. Most store brands pour toxins into their shaving, hair, and body products. And nobody is regulating any of it.… Read More
We’ve been telling you for years the omega-3 fatty acids in fish fight depression and improve mood. And a new study reaffirms it. Just not in the way you might expect…
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