What Does the Omega 3 Index tell us About our Mortality Risk?

foods full of mega 3s like salmon olives avocado and more

“The omega 3 index is a better predictor of health and a better predictor of mortality risk than cholesterol.” Most people want to understand their risk of mortality, especially as they age. Health providers usually point us to cholesterol tests. And yet, one underutilized test give us a better idea of our mortality risk. The…

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Can you Naturally Increase Your Collagen Production as you Age?

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Collagen production decreases by 1% each year after you reach age 21. What a horrible way to start an article! That’s the bad news. Here’s the good… You can help your body produce more collagen naturally, even as you age. Let’s dig in to how that works. Table of Contents – Click to the Section…

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Vitamin D: Vitamin or Hormone?

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Is Vitamin D a nutrient or could it treat many of our health issues? Vitamin D stands out from all other nutraceuticals because it is one of the very few vitamins that the body is able to produce on its own given the right conditions. Of course the correct condition is only when healthy skin…

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Niacin Vitamin B3: Essential and Beneficial for Long Term Health

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Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Along with seven other vitamins, Niacin makes up the B vitamins in a B-vitamin Complex. Water-soluble and essential the body requires this vitamin for vital functions. These include the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, as well as the…

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Medical-Grade Collagen: the Fountain of Youth for Body Repair?

woman looking at renewed skin in mirror

Liquid Medical-Grade Collagen repairs tissues, builds more lean body mass, and helps you feel more youthful. – Jim Caras, Health Direct Here at Nutrition World, we have a philosophy of embracing graceful aging. But most people don’t think like that. I just saw a post the other day that said, “Being in your 30s is…

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