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At Greatlife, we never compromise on quality. When it comes to health, only the very best is good enough. We believe that food supplements that are as close to real food as possible, whole food, are better than synthetically isolated vitamins and minerals.

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Glutamine - Everything You Need to Know

Glutamine - Everything You Need to Know

Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and serves a variety of essential functions to support health and well-being. This amino acid plays a key role in the immune system, muscle recovery, metabolism, gastrointestinal health, and even sleep quality.

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Collagen – 5 Nutrients to Boost Skin Collagen

Collagen – 5 Nutrients to Boost Skin Collagen

Collagen – 5 Nutrients to Boost Skin Collagen and Rejuvenate Your Skin. What is collagen good for? Can collagen rejuvenate your skin? Discover the five essential nutrients you should never lack if you want to enhance your skin's collagen production.

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Silica & Collagen – Everything You Need to Know

Silica & Collagen – Everything You Need to Know

Dr. Mercola's Silica Collagen Builder – Silica Collagen is an incredibly good product for building collagen in the body. Read about what he says regarding this particular product and also learn everything you need to know about collagen.

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Advice & Tips for the Thyroid by Karin Björkegren Jones

Advice & Tips for the Thyroid by Karin Björkegren Jones

Thyroid problems have increased in Sweden. Today, nearly half a million people have been diagnosed, and Karin Björkegren Jones interviews Patrick Wahlberg about the thyroid. The interview includes several practical tips and nutritional advice for thyroid health. This article is an excerpt from Karin's book Balans – A Natural Path to a Healthier Thyroid, where Patrick is interviewed by Karin.

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5-HTP - The Amino Acid for Better Well-Being?

5-HTP - The Amino Acid for Better Well-Being?

5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan or Oxitriptan) is an amino acid involved in the synthesis of serotonin and, consequently, also in the production of melatonin. 5-HTP as a supplement is classified as a medicinal product and therefore cannot be purchased, but there are many ways to support the conversion from 5-HTP to serotonin and melatonin.

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The function of gut bacteria – essential for health

The function of gut bacteria – essential for health

The beneficial bacteria in the gut have several important functions, and we would not survive without them. Their most important roles include preventing harmful bacteria or other pathogenic microorganisms, such as fungi and viruses, from taking hold.

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How are whole foods and superfoods dried?

How are whole foods and superfoods dried?

When choosing whole food supplements or superfood powders, it's easy to focus solely on whether the label looks appealing. What people often forget is one of the most crucial aspects of the production process: how the raw material is dried. Read more about why this step matters more than any other in the production process.

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Vitamin D is important if you have Helicobacter pylori

Vitamin D is important if you have Helicobacter pylori

A study shows that individuals with a vitamin D deficiency find it harder to eliminate excess Helicobacter pylori. Those with sufficient levels of vitamin D in their bodies are better able to get rid of Helicobacter pylori compared to those with inadequate vitamin D levels.

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Turmeric – A Golden Weapon Against Inflammation & Infection

Turmeric – A Golden Weapon Against Inflammation & Infection

The yellow spice turmeric, which gives curry its beautiful color, is a staple in Indian cuisine. Turmeric belongs to the ginger family, and much like ginger, the plant's rhizomes are typically dried and ground into a yellow-orange powder. Sometimes, it is used as an alternative to saffron because its flavor is described as a blend of saffron and ginger. The Latin name Curcuma originates from the Persian word kirkum, which means "saffron."

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Iron and lead compete for the same protein

Iron and lead compete for the same protein

It is extremely important to ensure an adequate intake of iron. A commonly overlooked reason for this is that iron and lead bind to the same transport protein in the small intestine. This protein facilitates the absorption of the metal into the bloodstream.

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Rancid Fish Oils? Why We Chose Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon – Omega-3 and ESKIO-3

Rancid Fish Oils? Why We Chose Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon – Omega-3 and ESKIO-3

A recently published study from the United States revealed that the three best-selling omega-3 fish oils in the country contain oxidised fatty acids that far exceed recommended levels. High-quality fish oil is absolutely essential. Quality is, of course, crucial when it comes to all types of supplements, not just fish oils, but rancid fatty acids are arguably among the worst things you can consume.

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Important to Choose the Right Form of Vitamin E

Important to Choose the Right Form of Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. However, this is only partly true, as vitamin E is actually a term for eight fat-soluble compounds that work in synergy and are never found isolated in nature. A good vitamin E supplement should never be isolated and should contain all eight forms of vitamin E.

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Are supplements necessary?

Are supplements necessary?

It's common to hear that supplements are unnecessary, full stop. While supplements will never replace a varied diet, claiming that "if you eat a balanced diet, you don't need supplements" is an oversimplification.

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Study on Supplements and Pregnancy

Study on Supplements and Pregnancy

A new study shows that supplements of DHA (omega-3 fatty acid found in fish oil), vitamin D, folic acid (folate), and iodine have a positive effect on the fetus in pregnant women.

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Is saturated fat dangerous?

Is saturated fat dangerous?

It is not saturated fat or cholesterol that causes various health issues but rather a combination of factors in the modern Western diet: excessive consumption of vegetable oils, particularly monounsaturated and especially polyunsaturated fatty acids, hydrogenated fats, trans fats, refined carbohydrates, and added fructose. This is coupled with deficiencies in minerals (notably magnesium and iodine), vitamins (particularly vitamin C), antioxidants (especially selenium and vitamin E), and antimicrobial fatty acids found in saturated fats.

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