Contrary to the saturated fat/cholesterol theory, the most significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are actually insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes and the chronic inflammation associated with these conditions. The damage to interior layers of arteries that invites cholesterol-rich plaque buildup can also be induced by elevated blood sugar, smoking, stress and high blood […]
Insomnia linked to increased risk for heart disease
Recent research shows genetic predisposition to insomnia is associated with a significantly higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and ischemic stroke, but not atrial fibrillation. Frequent or chronic insomnia is strongly associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure, a precursor and risk factor for heart disease. Compared to those getting seven […]
How Vitamin D Keeps You Young And Thin
Your body needs vitamins and certain nutrients to grow and develop normally. Vitamin D is one of them. Although not technically a vitamin — it’s actually a fat-soluble hormone that transforms into vitamin D in your body — it’s important to several different bodily processes. It’s not commonly found in foods, but is added to […]
Statins double diabetes rates
While past research has indicated statins increase your risk of diabetes, recent data demonstrate they double your risk of Type 2 diabetes, and when taken for more than two years may even triple your risk. Statins work by blocking a liver enzyme your body uses to make cholesterol; blocking this enzyme triggers a depletion of […]
Strict Field Audits Ensure Quality Products
Before raw ingredients even reach our manufacturing facility they’ve already been tested many times to confirm their quality, purity, and potency. Several times a year, our Quality Assurance (QA) team travels to destinations around the world to visit Synergy WorldWide/Nature’s Sunshine ingredient vendors for routine audits. This is, of course, after the vendor has undergone […]
Vitamin D Is Essential For Your Heart
Vitamin D plays a significant role in several health conditions. It might be one of the simplest solutions to a wide range of problems. Despite the name, vitamin D belongs to a group of steroid molecules that are metabolized by the body in the liver and kidneys. According to the Vitamin D Council, your body […]
What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated
Dehydration happens when you’ve lost too much water in your body without replacing it, which prevents your body from performing its normal functions. Beverage companies claim that sports drinks will help replenish the electrolytes in your body during exercise or outdoor activities, but the truth is the ingredients of your favorite sports drinks will not […]
New research shows Parkinson’s disease origins in the gut
Your gut is a key player in your overall health, playing a role in your risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, obesity, sleep problems and depression. Parkinson’s disease, a central nervous system disorder that causes symptoms such as tremors and balance problems, however, has long been a disease of idiopathic origins, meaning there’s no […]
Intermittent Fasting May Prevent Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease of insulin resistance resulting in high blood sugar. Your pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, which is used to move blood sugar across cell walls for energy. The number of those experiencing diabetes has risen sharply since 1958, when the CDC estimated 0.93% of the population had been diagnosed with it. By […]
Cologne List Approved! ProArgi-9+ and e9
Two of Synergy’s most popular Elite Health supplements, ProArgi-9+* and e9*, have been published on the Cologne List® after thorough third-party analysis. Athletes around the world use the Cologne List® to determine whether or not a supplement is acceptable to consume while competing professionally in competition. Now, with two of our most popular formulas* backed […]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 51
- Next Page »