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Biotin vs Collagen: What’s the Difference?

Grace Gavilanes — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:47:41 +0000

In this “biotin vs collagen” explainer, we take a closer look at their common benefits and what exactly sets the two apart. Both biotin and collagen supplements are popular due to their potential benefits for skin, hair and nails.You may see both terms while exploring products, causing confusion, especially if you are new to the […]

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How to Choose the Best Magnesium Supplement for Your Body

Courtney Sperlazza, MPH — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 16:00:45 +0000

Magnesium is one of the most fascinating micronutrients. It affects everything from energy to brain function—but many people of all ages are not getting enough magnesium. That’s why a magnesium supplement can be beneficial. Not all magnesium supplements are the same; some forms are better for energy, while others are better for mood. Let’s explore […]

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What Is Activated Charcoal? Understand The Benefits & Side Effects

Stepfanie Romine — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:34 +0000

For thousands of years, activated charcoal has been used to help detoxify the body. Today, it can help offset the discomfort that comes after eating foods that cause gas and bloating. But what does activated charcoal do once it’s in your GI tract? According to research, it binds with certain heavy metals and everyday toxins […]

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What Is Vitamin K? How This Vitamin Supports Bone and Heart Health

Bulletproof Staff — Mon, 03 May 2021 18:05:39 +0000

While vitamin D and vitamin C get discussed far more often, there’s an under-appreciated nutrient that deserves more attention: vitamin K. There are two types of this fat-soluble vitamin, each serving unique roles in supporting bone health, heart health and normal blood clotting. Since it’s not easy to obtain from food alone, taking a vitamin […]

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Zinc Supplement Benefits

Bulletproof Staff — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:26:11 +0000

Zinc is an essential mineral that’s critical to many important bodily processes. It supports immune function, skin health and cell growth. Zinc is also involved in protein and DNA synthesis, cell division and the function of more than 200 enzymes. Foods high in zinc include meat, fish and seafood. It’s also available as a supplement. […]

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Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

Bulletproof Staff — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:00:15 +0000

Could you be suffering from a magnesium deficiency? Magnesium is a crucial mineral that plays a vital role in helping your body operate at its best. It contributes to over 300 functions, including regulating blood pressure, muscle and nerve activity, protein construction, bone development and more. Unfortunately, magnesium deficiency symptoms can vary greatly, making it […]

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What is Glutathione? Healthy Aging, Immunity & Detox Support

Bulletproof Staff — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:00:02 +0000

Glutathione, also known as “GSH” or the “master antioxidant,” is an easy way to help stop the harmful chain of reactions caused by diet and stress. Are your daily stress levels at an all-time high? Here’s one powerful way to stay resilient: Get more antioxidants like glutathione in your life. In this glutathione explainer, we […]

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What Is Vitamin C, and What Does It Do?

Molly Apel — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 18:13:40 +0000

We all know it’s important, but what does vitamin C actually do? Can orange juice really help your body beat a cold? Vitamin C benefits range from boosting your T-cells, to helping your neurons function and your body repair injuries. Here’s the low-down on what vitamin C does, recommended doses and how to get more […]

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Benefits of Vitamin D and How to Get More of It

Bulletproof Staff — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:00:53 +0000

Spending time in the sunshine doesn’t just feel good — it’s also an easy way to help your body naturally produce vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. The problem is that as many as 75 percent of U.S. teens and adults suffer from vitamin D deficiency. You need vitamin D. It supports strong bones, muscle function […]

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Is Colloidal Silver Safe? Uses and Benefits of This Old Time Remedy

Courtney Sperlazza, MPH — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:00:02 +0000

When you start researching colloidal silver, you get mixed messages. Team Colloidal Silver touts it as a cure-all, backing the claims with personal stories about how it took care of problems that other remedies couldn’t touch. Then, you hear scary warnings from the other side, claiming at best that it has zero effect, and at […]

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To Run Faster, Supplement With These Minerals, Says Study

Julie Hand — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 20:39:42 +0000

Want to upgrade your workout performance? A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition finds that women who took a mineral and nutrient supplement for a month improved their three-mile run time by nearly one minute. The supplement included iron, copper, zinc, carnitine (an amino acid derivative) and phosphatidylserine (a combination of […]

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Calcium D-Glucarate

Bulletproof Staff — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:26:36 +0000

Your liver works hard for you. Even if you follow a sober lifestyle, the toxins you inadvertently breathe, eat, drink and even slather on your skin are a burden on your liver. This can start to take its toll on your energy and performance over time. Environmental toxins can even disrupt your hormone balance, making […]

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