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What Vitamins and Minerals to Take Together vs. Separately

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How vitamins and minerals interact

By Dr. Josh Axe When we eat a meal that contains a mix of different nutrients, our bodies absorb vitamins and minerals in various amounts depending on the exact concoction that we’ve eaten. That’s because nutrients interact with each other, sometimes in complex ways. Certain vitamins and minerals — whether eaten in food or take in supplement form— are capable of enhancing how well other nutrients are absorbed. But some combinations work against one another and can block absorption.  Vitamins and mineral interactions can be a bit confusing, but it’s useful to understand how different types affect one another because...

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Collagen Brain Boost Supplement

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Collagen brain boost supplement

By Dr. Josh Axe Searching for an effective “brain boost” supplement that supports energy, focus and positivity?  Multi Collagen Protein Powder Brain Boost is Ancient Nutrition’s newest offering of collagen protein featuring a clinically studied ingredient that supports mental clarity and concentration.   This one-of-a-kind supplement offers body-wide support for mental clarity and concentration, a healthy response to stress, healthy joints, skin and more.   We’re currently the only collagen brand on the market offering a proprietary fermented collagen ingredient backed by human clinical studies. Now, we’ve added even more time-honored herbs and botanicals to our collagen protein to provide your body...

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12 Best Collagen-Boosting Foods (Plus a Sample Meal Plan)

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Collagen-boosting foods

By Jill Levy Collagen is an important type of protein containing 19 different amino acids, including some that many of us don’t get enough of. Although supplementation is widely available — such as our Multi Collagen Protein powder or Multi Collagen Capsules — making an effort to also include a few servings of protein-rich foods and collagen-boosting foods in your diet can also help to optimize your levels. This in turn can provide support for joint health, skin health, gut health and much more. How can you get collagen naturally, and what foods have collagen? Let’s take a closer look...

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Best Cognitive Health Supplements (Plus "Brain Drainers" to Avoid)

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Cognitive health support supplements

By Dr. Josh Axe By now you probably know that high stress levels and a generally unhealthy lifestyle can impact your ability to think clearly, sleep well, retain information and to overall perform at your best. On the flip side, taking care of your cognitive health — such as by fostering a more positive outlook — can benefit your physical health, including how well your overall brain and nervous system function. “Cognitive health supporting supplements” are the types that provide ingredients like herbs, botanical extracts and fatty acids that can help to support healthy cognitive function, cognitive performance and mental...

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Do's and Don'ts of Muscle Recovery (Including Best Supplements)

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Muscle recovery supplements

By Christine Ruggeri A common misconception regarding muscle growth is that it happens while you’re exercising or lifting weights. The truth is that your muscles grow and repair during the recovery period, in the hours following a workout. That’s why muscle recovery is so important and why you want to avoid doing it all wrong.   The time needed for muscle recovery depends on the person and fitness routine, but typically it takes 1–2 days of rest, and even longer for more vigorous workouts.  Allowing your connective tissues to recover is also critical for building muscle and maintaining healthy joints. Fortunately,...

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