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Vegan Collagen? How to Boost Collagen with Plant-Based Sources

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Vegan collagen?

By Jill Levy For those who follow a plant-based diet that doesn’t include foods like bone broth or meat, is there vegan collagen that’s available? While there’s technically no such thing as “vegan collagen,” there are ways to help boost your body’s natural production collagen with help from plant-based sources. In order to help support collagen synthesis — which can contribute to benefits including support for healthy joint comfort and skin health — what type of plant-based collagen boosters should you focus on? As we’ll look closer at below, vegan collagen builders include vegetables, fruits, seaweeds, nuts and seeds that...

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Turmeric Essential Oil Benefits and Uses

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Turmeric essential oil

By Dr. Josh Axe Turmeric essential oil has been an important part of traditional herbalism for thousands of years. The perennial herbaceous plant has been used for over 4,000 years because of its amazing health-promoting properties for the skin and whole body. Turmeric oil is considered to be a strong balancer to the body. In the Ayurvedic tradition, this incredible herbal is meant to support the imbalance of Kapha body type. Traditionally, it was used to help purify the body and promote a thriving system. Adding turmeric essential oil to your health cabinet provides a warming and soothing oil that...

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Best Vitamin B12 Supplement: Missing From Your Diet?

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Best vitamin B12 supplement

By Jill Levy B vitamins, including vitamin B12, serve as essential helpers in the conversion of nutrients found in foods, which means getting enough of these nutrients is key for keeping your mind and body energized. Vitamin B12, like other B vitamins, is water-soluble, meaning it needs to be replenished often via consumption of B12 foods and/or supplements. In addition to getting this vitamin from your diet, such as from meat, eggs and fish, you may choose to add a B12 supplement to your routine to help meet your needs. Which type of B12 is best? Below we’ll discuss what...

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What Is the Best Zinc Supplement? Benefits, Dosage and More

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Best zinc supplement

By Rachael Link, RD, MS Zinc is an essential nutrient that is involved in a number of different aspects of health. In fact, zinc is second only to iron in its concentration in the body and is required for everything from healthy skin and skin integrity to supporting normal DNA synthesis, cell division, immune function and more. A deficiency in this key nutrient can impact health and normal functions in the body, and many people may be at a higher risk of deficiency, including those with certain dietary restrictions or other situations. Fortunately, taking a zinc supplement is an easy...

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Ancient Nutrition: An Eco-Friendly Company with A Mission to Transform Lives

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Ancient Nutrition's Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin

Ancient Nutrition’s co-founders Dr. Josh Axe and Jordan Rubin talk about what makes Ancient Nutrition tick and why it's such a unique company in the wellness and nutrition place. Here’s what they had to say about their mission and hopes for sparking a positive change in the world: Q: What is the mission of Ancient Nutrition? A: Our mission has always been to provide people with ancient nutrients in a modern, convenient form. This gives them the tools they need to power their bodies and minds, while restoring their health, strength and vitality. In a nutshell, we want to help...

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