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Should You Give Children Supplements?
Dietary supplements play a huge role in the lives of Americans. In fact, according to a 2018 CRN (Council of Responsible Nutrition) Consumer Survey, 75 percent of U.S. adults take supplements.1 For children aged 0-19, it is estimated that about one-third use dietary supplements.2 These numbers, as well as the industry, appear to be increasing ...
Gus Vickery, MD
Dr. Gus Vickery is a licensed, practicing medical doctor who helps individuals experience their full human potential through health optimization. He is the author of Authentic Health, is a well-respected speaker, and the founder and directing physician of Vickery Family Medicine in Asheville, NC. He established his practice with a commitment to delivering holistic, compassionate ...
Autophagy!
The key to longevity and more? It seems like some of my patients continue to look for that “magic bullet” when it comes to health and longevity. What if there was a magic bullet that could help your patients be healthier and live longer? It turns out the body already has a mechanism that can ...
Immunity for All
Immune support is a year-round concern, but the winter remains the pinnacle for protecting and supporting the immune system. Every year, it appears, warnings of the upcoming flu season seem to be more dire than the previous year. Pharmacies gear up their flu vaccine campaigns in the early autumn, and the public is reminded to ...
Caring for Kids
A healthy combination of diet, lifestyle and supplements can help young patients adapt to an entirely new world. There is no doubt that the field of children’s health is a constantly evolving one, especially with the variety of health innovations that continue to be developed daily. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s ...
Quercetin Phytosome for Inflammation, Athletic Performance and More
Athough a mainstay in the dietary supplement industry, quercetin is one of those nutraceuticals that many people seem to struggle with when asked the question, “What does it do?” This article attempts to provide elucidation, with a specific focus on quercetin phytosome. Categorically, quercetin is a flavonol—one of six subclasses of flavonoid compounds1—that naturally occurs ...
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