As of February 24, 2021, Health Canada increased the maximum amount for vitamin D supplements sold over-the-counter to 2,500 IU per dose for adults. The previous maximum was set at 1,000 IU per adult dose. The change was driven by an increasing amount of evidence to support the safety of allowing higher vitamin D limits. […]
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Have you ever wondered if you’re getting enough probiotics from your yogurt? I came across an interesting study done at the University of Toronto, published in the journal Nutrients (2017, 9 400). Here’s what I learned: Health Canada requires food products labeled as “probiotic” to contain at least 1 billion colony forming units (cfu) per serving
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Are you getting enough vitamin B12 in your diet? Signs of deficiency may include:
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Aged garlic extract provides the same heart health benefits of fresh garlic, but without the strong garlic smell.
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Learn about 6 natural remedies that can help strengthen the body’s resistance to a cold virus by boosting the immune system.
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Promising research reveals that nutrients found in turmeric could play a potential role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
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What is NEM? NEM stands for Natural Eggshell Membrane. NEM helps to restore joint tissues to effectively address the cause
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Vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets and osteoporosis because of its important role in bone formation, but did you know that a vitamin D deficiency may also increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and lower your immune function? Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin because our body manufactures vitamin D from our
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