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Acetyl-L-carnitine

An amino acid found in the body, acetyl-L-carnitine helps transport fatty acids between cells. Dietary sources include meat, poultry, fish, and dairy...

Fight off the Flu

Fever. Sore throat. Runny nose. Fatigue. Muscle aches. The flu strikes up to one-fifth of Americans each year, according to the National Institutes of...

Chromium

An essential mineral not produced by the body; found in beef, chicken, apples, bananas...

Mood-boosting supplements

5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN (5-HTP), l-TYROSINE, OMEGA-3 ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS...

Magnesium

An essential mineral found in dark green vegetables, seeds, legumes, nuts, and whole grains. Boosts immunity, keeps bones strong...

Soak it up Safely

It'll take more than a big floppy hat to protect you from all those ultraviolet rays at the pool or picnic this summer. Try these five easy ways to save your skin before, during, and after your time in the sun...

Valerian

WHAT IT IS/BENEFITS: Extracted from the dried roots and stems of a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. Found in teas and tinctures. Relieves insomnia...

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