Women often spend so much time helping others that they don’t take enough time for themselves. It’s OK to take time to focus on good health. Women must focus on enhancing good health, and there are several ways to do it. Maintaining healthy habits can have massive positive effects in reducing the risk of diseases …
Protein in foods we eat is typically comprised of up to 20 different amino acids. Amino acids are the backbone of the protein we eat or drink. Though known mostly for the role in building and maintaining muscle, the amino acids are used in the body for normal cellular function, to support the immune system, …
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Susan M. Kleiner, PhD, RD, FACN, CNS, FISSN The flying trapeze is an amazing gravity-defying act of coordination between the flyer, the catcher, and the net. While each artist must hone their skill and know their choreography, the timing of the act from beginning to end must be exact. The net is not only for …
The body’s immune system is supposed to protect us from diseases and it does a pretty good job. However, several factors may affect the potency of our immunity, and one of them is aging. As we get older, our immune system gets compromised in many ways.
Researchers studying the effects of nutritional supplements on skin health have further confirmation that OptiMSM reduces visible signs of skin aging. According to a recent study published in the February issue of the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, authors used a two-phase approach to show how OptiMSM — Bergstrom Nutrition’s branded methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) …
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Immune support should be a primary focus during the cold and flu season, but many do not consider the need to keep the immune system balanced all year long, especially during times of stress. Stress plays a significant role in how the immune system responds to daily challenges. OptiMSM® is a sulfur-containing supplement, which has …
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OptiMSM is excited to announce that Adrian Polliack, PhD will be a new president and CEO of Bergstrom Nutrition. The business executive has more than two decades of leadership experience in roles such as CEO, president and founder for companies in the manufacturing, bioscience and medical technology spaces.
SULFUR – THE FORGOTTEN NUTRIENT Sulfur is an inorganic element and forms part of several molecules in the body, including amino acids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and more.1 Following calcium and phosphorus, sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in the human body, representing ~0.3% of total body mass.2 Dietary sulfur comes from protein where 2 …
A new article from Nutraceuticals World analyzing how quality products that contain scientifically supported ingredients can help consumers meet their health needs. Eventually, everyone succumbs to the natural effects of aging and physical activity as bodies wear down over time, said Tim Hammond, vice president of sales & marketing for Bergstrom Nutrition, Vancouver, WA. “Supplements …
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Recently it was discovered that MSM provides the sulfur needed for many of the body’s metabolic reactions, including sulfation, which is the process of adding sulfur to molecule. MSM allows more of the sulfur-containing and essential amino acid, methionine, to be used for synthesis of proteins and other important molecules rather than as a source of …
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