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D-Chiro-Inositol: A Potential Tool for PCOS and Diabetes

As many as one in five women suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS. It is one of the leading causes of infertility, and conventional treatments have bothersome side effects. Could...

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DLPA (DL-phenylalanine) Benefits, Side Effects & Dosage

Flip and mix molecules of phenylalanine, and you’ll get DPLA: an amino acid mixture with surprising features. Users claim it can help overcome depression, chronic pain, and attention disorders. But is...

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10 Noni Fruit Juice Benefits + Side Effects, Reviews

The people of the Pacific Islands eat it as a staple food, a famine crop, and a panacea for all manner of ailments. In the last few years, it has become a popular nutraceutical – despite some people...

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6 Licorice Root Benefits (Powder & Extract) + Side Effects

Licorice is mostly associated with candy and has been used in food and medicine for 1,000 years. It contains various compounds that may help with heartburn, cancer, and a leaky gut. Keep reading to...

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6 Chinese Yam (Nagaimo) Benefits + Nutrition & Side Effects

A staple of traditional Chinese medicine, this long tuber is used to increase female fertility and manage diabetes. Does the science support these uses? Read on to learn more about the potential...

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Chicory Root Coffee & Extract Benefits + Side Effects

It grows wild around the world, it might be a weed in your backyard, and its root is packed full of one of the healthiest dietary fibers you can eat. Chicory root can feed the good bacteria in your...

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Is Sorbitol Safe? 7 Side Effects + Uses

Lots of foods, drinks, and candies are labeled “sugar-free,” but what does that mean – and what does sugar-free chewing gum have in common with laxatives, IBS, gene therapy, and poison control? Read on...

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5 Citicoline (CDP-Choline) Benefits + Dosage & Side Effects

Citicoline is praised for cognition-enhancing properties among the young and elderly alike. Clinical studies confirmed some of its promoted benefits, revealed other unexpected perks, but also pointed...

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Alpha-GPC for Cognition + Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects

Alpha-GPC is a crucial component for the brain and a popular nootropic supplement. It may boost mental and physical performance and supply choline to protect the nerves. Still, clinical research...

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Selank (TP-7) for Anxiety + Insufficiently Investigated Uses, Dosage, &...

Selank is a small protein produced in Russia to treat anxiety and improve learning. According to some users, it has no side effects. Keep reading to learn more about the possible benefits of Selank....

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Top 18 Ways to Safely Chelate Heavy Metals

Heavy metals pose a significant health threat and are being released into the environment in increasing amounts. They can cause fatigue, brain fog, behavioral problems, and even some forms of cancer....

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7 Red Yeast Rice Benefits + Side Effects, Dosage

Red yeast rice, a natural source of lovastatin, may lower cholesterol and decrease fat buildup, but it’s much more difficult to find in the United States than it used to be. Read on to learn more about...

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Top 7 Uses of Semax (Cognitive Enhancement & More)

Semax is a medication used for the prevention and treatment of circulatory disorders in Russia and also as a cognitive enhancer. Read below to find out about the potential benefits of this substance...

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5 Benefits of Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) + Side Effects

For centuries, chasteberry was believed to promote chastity by reducing sexual desire, hence its name. It has also been historically used to increase lactation during and after pregnancy. However,...

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4 Cissus Quadrangularis Benefits + Side Effects

Cissus quadrangularis has been used for ages by Indian and Asian cultures to heal bones and relieve pain. Nowadays, athletes and bodybuilders are using it as a post-workout recovery supplement, while...

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Uva Ursi for UTIs + Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects

Bears snack on its fruits, Native Americans smoke it, and women take it for UTIs. Clinical evidence only partly supports traditional uses of uva ursi and brings up some safety concerns. Read on for a...

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7 Health Benefits of Blue Light Therapy + Side Effects

Blue light is a part of visible light. It has a very important role in how our body adapts to light and dark cycles. Our modern lifestyle has increased our exposure to blue light. Despite its negative...

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9 Proven Metformin Uses + Side Effects

Metformin is a prescription drug that successfully treats type 2 diabetes. Metformin is also approved for improving fertility in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and has many other...

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6 Uses of Bromantane (Ladasten) + Side Effects

Bromantane (Ladasten) is a drug that purportedly improves mental and physical performance. It may help relieve fatigue and anxiety, improve learning, and help with physical activity. However, there are...

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Factors That Increase Klotho (Protein) + Gene Associations

Klotho is a protein that plays a role in intelligence and longevity. Read on to learn about genetic and environmental factors that may increase it. What is Klotho (Protein)? Klotho is a protein that...

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