Best of the Bone broth blogs, news, updates — vitamin D

Adequate protein is important for everyone, but especially for those who exercise rigorously. Too much however, or too much without certain critical essential nutrients can lead to a host of problems. Protein (especially collagen protein) is used for building and repairing muscles and tissues, red blood cells, hair and fingernails and for synthesizing hormones. Protein reduces the risk of iron deficiency anemia and  supports healing. The question is, should athletes and others imbibe these protein products in beverages, shakes and bars? Products that have removed the natural fats (and are often denatured and often produced with dyes and other additives as well as using...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide,1,2 affecting an estimated 322 million people worldwide. Depression is also strongly linked to an increased risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, as well as substance abuse and suicide. According to WHO, a majority of people with depression suffer in silence or do not get adequate care. In high-income countries such as the U.S., an estimated 50 percent of depressed individuals do not get treatment. In low-income countries, that ratio is closer to 80 or 90 percent. According to the...