Nutrition

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Nutraceutical Spotlight: Vitamin K

When it comes to bone health everyone knows about calcium, right? What you don’t know is a more silent, but essential player in terms of bone health and BMD (bone mineral density) …Vitamin K.
Vitamin K refers to a group of fat-soluble vitamins that play a role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels. 
Vitamin K benefits the body in various ways.

Should you go vegan?

It’s no secret that chronic pain and disease is caused by inflammation – and a good diet goes a long way towards lowering inflammation. A diet to strive for is one low in saturated fats and added sugars, high in fruits, veggies, lean protein (such as omega-3-rich wild salmon) and whole grains. Many also believe that avoiding animal products altogether – going vegan – makes for a healthier diet. But does it really?