Nutritional Supplements

Joyce Hollman

Antibiotic resistance: One more reason to avoid NSAIDs

Using NSAIDs like Motrin and Advil for pain relief can damage your stomach and put you at risk of heart attack and stroke. But there’s one more reason to reach for something else… these meds could also make it harder for you to battle a resistant infection.

Jenny Smiechowski

How omega-3s from fish help regulate cholesterol

There’s been some debate over the years about whether omega-3s reduce heart disease risk. But a new study may put the decades-long debate to rest. Not only does it show that omega-3s come with substantial cardiovascular perks, but it also shows exactly how these healthy fats help your heart…

Joyce Hollman

Take 10 years off your brain age with resveratrol

Resveratrol is a polyphenol, a plant compound that acts as an antioxidant. It’s found in red wine and dark chocolate. If you want to wind back the clock on your brain’s age by up to a decade, go ahead and indulge a little!

Easy Health Options Staff

Why your body craves CoQ10

The vital antioxidant nutrient Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is responsible for providing an energy spark to all 100 trillion of your body’s cells. And scientists have proven that sufficient CoQ10 is critical for producing 95 percent of your body’s personal energy. But its effects go much deeper…

Joyce Hollman

Vitamin K: The secret to hard bones and soft arteries

Vitamin D and calcium, the dynamic duo of bone health, are probably the first things you think of when you think about how to keep your bones healthy… but vitamin K is crucial for building bone strength and can be found in many of the foods we eat.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

Collagen supplement reduces lines and wrinkles from UVB rays

Spending time in the sunshine lifts your mood and gives you a vitamin D boost that keeps your bones and your immune system strong. But it also leads to UVB-induced skin damage and premature aging. Could supplementing collagen reverse that damage and restore youthful skin?