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Sleep is vital to maintaining the health of the entire body. So if you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re missing out on some major health benefits of melatonin. Luckily, you can change that by doing everything you can to get more sleep. But how? Well, one option is to ensure you have enough melatonin in your system, since this hormone is …
Melatonin is good for many things, but most people only know about its positive effects on sleep and jet lag, thanks to its influence on the circadian rhythm. Luckily, it has several other health benefits that you should know about before you decide whether or not melatonin is for you. Here are the advantages of taking this helpful hormone. Once …
More than 170 million Americans take supplements. While senior citizens do make up a lot of that group—as 74 percent of adults 55 and older take supplements—younger Americans are not far behind. About 70 percent of adults between 18 and 34 take dietary supplements, and the same percentage applies to adults between 35 and 54. Basically, most people in every …
Keeping your body healthy is a balancing act, as it involves ensuring you get enough of the good things and avoid the bad. This is especially true when it comes to bacteria. You want to limit the amount of bad bacteria in your system while keeping the good bacteria, and that’s where probiotics come in! Probiotics are simply supplements and …
If you’re running low on sleep lately, we feel your pain—and we’ve got a solution for it! Now when you buy any of our FitFormula products, you’ll save $10 on our new Blueberry–Flavored Sleep Formula. This is definitely a treat— not a trick!—for anyone dealing with a sleep disorder. So if you’ve been struggling to get to sleep but have …
If you recently found out you have a vitamin D deficiency, you might have started taking vitamin D supplements to quickly get this nutrient into your body. But what you might not know is that you also need more magnesium if you want to maximize the effectiveness of your supplements. That’s because magnesium assists the body in absorbing vitamin D. …
Dietary supplements are so popular worldwide they’ve created a supplement boom in recent years. Some types of supplements are more popular than others lately, with vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, lycopene, and probiotics topping the list. Regardless of which supplements people are buying, there are a few explanations behind the recent explosion. Let’s talk about why people are buying more …
The dietary supplement market is big, and it’s only getting bigger. In fact, in 2016, it was valued at nearly $133 billion, and it’s likely to reach $220 billion by 2022. So it’s no wonder many businesses are now interested in getting a piece of the supplement pie! If you’re wondering what‘s led to this growth, the answer lies in …
If you’re struggling with insomnia, you may be interested in the best sleep supplements, and the science behind them, as you figure out how to solve your sleeping problem. There are some great options on the market that have helped millions of people get to sleep—and stay asleep all night. But where should you begin, and what exactly is in …
When it comes to taking supplements, pills are the past and the future is in the powder. Let’s explore supplement trends, especially powders, and why they are gaining popularity.
Most people know vitamins and minerals are important to their health, but that may be the extent of their knowledge about the nutrients bodies need to stay healthy and fit. Vitamins and minerals come from what you put in your body, and the body needs those nutrients to function the way it should. Here’s an overview of why vitamins and …
About 40 percent of adults in the US need Vitamin D in their diets to increase, which means they’re missing out on some major health benefits. While everyone could benefit a daily dose of Vitamin D, men in particular should make sure they get enough of this vitamin. If you’re not familiar with the benefits of Vitamin D for men, …
Vitamin D plays an important role in keeping your bones and muscles strong, prevent cancer and improve heart health. Here’s what you need to know.
Yes, Halloween candy is delicious and absolutely worth eating, BUT in moderation of course. If you’re an adult who regularly exercises and eats right– treat yo self! But if you’re a parent, worried about your child’s nutrition and their candy consumption, you’re right to be concerned. Children need proper nutrients such as protein, calcium and vitamin D, before filling up on candy.
Recently, we talked about vitamin D and diabetes. And that got me thinking. So what happens when you don’t like to swallow pills? Or you have a hard time swallowing pills? Or if you have dysphagia? How do you get your calcium and vitamin D? There are ways to get calcium other than in a pill, such as in soft …