This essential mineral and antioxidant is just what the doctor ordered for improving brain function, protecting against cancer, and boosting immunity against the flu.

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Sure, you load up on vitamin C at the first sigh of a cold, but this basic nutrient can do so much more—including helping the body burn fat.

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The active ingredient in the curry spice turmeric, curcumin shows a protective effect against inflammatory conditions from arthritis to IBS.

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Beetroot juice has risen to superfood status over the last decade or so, and research shows drinking it may benefit your health. Here’s how.

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Packed with potassium and low in calories, with a light, crisp taste, coconut water is almost too good to be true—here's why it's all that and a bag of chips!

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B-complex vitamins are essential for myriad physical and mental functions. Find out just how much you need.

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Relieve digestive distress—including heartburn, stomach cramps, and constipation—with the help of a few supplement strategies. Your digestive tract functions as the arbiter of nutrient absorption. However, digestive problems are common, including upset stomach, heartburn, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation. Aside from the physical discomfort these issues cause, if you have regular problems with digestion, there’s a good chance you’re … Continued

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Drug-free strategies to ease the pain and other symptoms of migraines.

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How an obscure nutrient known as nitrate can help lower blood pressure, protect against glaucoma, improve athletic performance, and more.

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Just what is “inflammation” in the body, and why is it so important to prevent it?

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