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Rhodiola rosea

The first documented use of this rose-scented plant — also known as golden or rose root — was in 77 B.C. in Greece...

Supplement, vegetarian style

Animal-derived ingredients hidden in supplements can be hard to detect. Check out these vegetarian alternatives to traditional ingredients...

Lutein

A carotenoid antioxidant found in green and yellow fruits and vegetables, including squash, kale, and spinach...

Vitamin B12

You're standing in your kitchen, but you can't remember why you're there. Should you blame your forgetfulness on stress? Aging?...

Acetyl-L-carnitine

An amino acid found in the body, acetyl-L-carnitine helps transport fatty acids between cells. Dietary sources include meat, poultry, fish, and dairy...

Fight off the Flu

Fever. Sore throat. Runny nose. Fatigue. Muscle aches. The flu strikes up to one-fifth of Americans each year, according to the National Institutes of...

Chromium

An essential mineral not produced by the body; found in beef, chicken, apples, bananas...

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