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Cardiovascular health benefits of krill oil

Maintaining a healthy blood lipid profile is important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Excess cholesterol (LDL) and chronic high blood pressure can lead to blood vessel injury, which triggers inflammation, free radical accumulation, and activation of white blood cells. Both krill oil and AstaReal® Astaxanthin are known to lower LDL and triacylgyceride levels while Read More

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Anti aging benefits of nitric oxide

As we age we lose our Nitric Oxide levels. Low levels of Nitric Oxide levels can have many side effects. Our Standardized Nitrate is an extract of red spinach (Amaranthus) – one of the richest sources of nitrate in nature. A patent-pending production process delivers the highest nitrate content ingredient from the leaves of red Read More

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3 snacks to improve heart health

Almonds Almonds are packed with healthy fats and protein and have been known to reduce blood pressure and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. It has also been said that a handful of almonds is just as effective for headaches as aspirin. A handful of almonds contains around 150 calories, 12 grams of healthy fats and no Read More

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How much exercise do I need?

Did you know you can feel amazing all summer long just by exercising regularly? Exercise improves cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, and produces feel-good chemicals in the brain which can make you feel more calm and at peace. How much exercise is enough to see results? The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends exercising Read More

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Alcohol awareness month

Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. This April during Alcohol Awareness Month, NWC Naturals® encourages you to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of drinking too much. In 2014, 9,967 people were killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for nearly one-third Read More