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Street Core Foundation
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Why Yoga for Stress? Stress shows up in the body as tension in the shoulders, jaw, and back, and in the mind as racing thoughts or low mood. Yoga combines movem...
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Why Quality Matters Supplements are not all created equal. The market includes well-tested, accurately labelled products and others that may contain less active...
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Vitamin K2 for Bone and Heart Health: Evidence and Dosing
What Is Vitamin K2? Vitamin K2 is one of two main forms of vitamin K (the other is K1, found mainly in leafy greens and used for blood clotting). K2 is best kno...
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Omega-3 for Heart Health: Evidence-Based Supplement Guide
What Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids? Omega-3s are a family of essential fatty acids that your body cannot make in sufficient amounts. The most studied for health are E...
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Supplement Timing With Meals: Absorption and Tolerance
Supplement Timing With Meals: Absorption and Tolerance Whether you take supplements with food or on an empty stomach affects absorption and comfort. Fat-soluble...
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Ashwagandha for Stress and Mood: Dosage & Evidence Guide
What Is Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha ( Withania somnifera ) is an adaptogenic herb used in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. It is often taken for stress, anxiety,...
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Intermittent Fasting and Supplements: When and How to Take Them
Intermittent fasting (IF) alternates eating windows with periods of little or no calorie intake. As a registered dietitian, I often get asked how to fit supplem...
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What Is a Pre-Workout Supplement? Pre-workout products are formulas designed to be taken shortly before training to support energy, focus, and sometimes perform...
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Elderberry and Immune Support
What Is Elderberry? Elderberry is the dark purple fruit of the elder tree (Sambucus nigra). It has a long history in traditional medicine for colds and flu. The...
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