High fiber comes with additional benefits for heart health, gut health, weight loss and blood sugar control. Adults need 25-35 grams of fiber per day, but only 5% of Americans lack all the benefits for the body, according to the National Institutes of Health. If you are trying to eat more fiber, what is the … Read more
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Collagen supplements have become one of the best-selling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they really work? A new review of the evidence—pooling data from 113 clinical trials—suggests that for some health outcomes, the answer is probably yes. But as with nutritional science, the full picture … Read more
Your support helps us tell the story From birth rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story develops. Whether it’s investigating Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC finances or producing our recent documentary ‘The Word,’ which shines a light on American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how … Read more
“Magnesium is one of the main minerals in your body,” says Michelle Schofro-Cook, Ph.D., a holistic nutritionist and author. Super Power Immunity. “It’s essential for strong bones and teeth, and helps muscles relax—not only when we’re tired, which it does, but also for proper muscle movement. It’s a natural relaxant and natural anti-inflammatory, and it’s … Read more
What do Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, and Oprah Winfrey have in common? Despite their celebrity status, they are all reportedly avid Ashwagandha enthusiasts. Ashwagandha is an herb that has been used for thousands of years in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for a wide range of health benefits. Paltrow includes ashwagandha in her morning, Lopez takes … Read more