Tag: Anti-Aging
Top 10 Foods High in Sodium Americans Consume Too Much
by Rachael Link, MS, RD Unlike other vitamins and minerals that are present in just a few select sources, sodium is found in abundance throughout the diet. In fact, it’s one of the few micronutrients that doesn’t have a set minimum daily intake but instead has a recommended amount that you should try to stay… Read more »
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Benefits & Dangers of IGF-1: Weight-Loss Promoter or Cancer Causer?
IGF-1, also known as insulin-like growth factor 1, is a complex and interesting hormone due to its potential to have both beneficial and harmful effects on your health, depending on how much your body produces. IGF-1’s most important job is to promote cell growth (hence the name). IGF is known as a growth factor and is… Read more »
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