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Can I Take Vitamin K2 on its Own? Vitamin K is a group of vitamins found in some green vegetables, with vitamins K1 (phytonadione) and K2 (menaquinone) common supplements. While vitamin K1 is found in plant foods like leafy green vegetables, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, vitamin K2 foods include animal-based ones like beef liver and cheese and fermented foods — the body can partly …

7 Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate Supplements Magnesium is an essential mineral that has an important role in our bodies. It is involved in a range of biochemical reactions — over 300, in fact — and is needed to maintain optimal health. Magnesium deficiency has been linked to various health issues, including insomnia, anxiety, tingling and muscle cramps and migraines. If you think t …

Can Fish Oil help with balding? Fish oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, with some research showing they may improve hair health, particularly for those with hair loss. How does fish oil work for balding? Fish oil may cause hair to enter its growth phase or stay there for longer. One animal study found that fermented mackerel oil increased the amount of time hair spent in the anagen s …

What Is the Optimal Dosage for R-Lipoic Acid? Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that’s both water- and fat-soluble and that’s naturally made in the body — only in small amounts — but also found in foods like red meat, carrots, beetroots, spinach, broccoli and potatoes. R-lipoic acid is the natural form of alpha-lipoic acid, whereas S-lipoic acid is the synthesised version. Alpha-l …

How to keep track of how a supplement is affecting you if you have a large stack? One of the best ways to keep track of the supplements you’re taking and the effects they are having on your body is to keep a supplement log. This will help you keep track of your use of the supplements in a customisable way. A supplement log will help you determine if any of the supplement stack you’r …