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Garcinia cambogia: The fast fat buster

Grape Expectations
Learn five ways resveratrol supplements can boost your health

The Bee's Knees
The biggest buzz in the nutritional world comes from bee propolis, a therapeutic substance with surprisingly far-reaching health benefits

Weight-Loss Wonder
Shed those excess pounds—and keep them off—with green coffee extract

Revitalize Your Life
Meet NT Factor—the new secret to staying young and full of energy

Lucky 7
Boost your metabolism and lose weight with 7-keto

In The Pink
Wild Alaskan salmon oil is one of the best sources of omega fats—and many brands also boast vitamin D and astaxanthin

Chocolate Fix
Modern science rediscovers ancient wisdom with cacao

The Many Faces Of Green Tea
From bottles, bags, and powders to skin—care products and supplements, this ancient tonic is more popular than ever

Misunderstood Mineral
Often overlooked, magnesium is an important nutrient for optimum health

Super Seeds
Want more stamina? Try chia, a gluten-free seed rich in omega-3s and fiber

Collagen: The Cure For Aging?
It might sound too good to be true, but collagen supplements are flying off store shelves for their ability to revitalize sagging skin and creaking joints.

Cutting-Edge Extract
Unleash the hidden power of blueberries with pterostilbene

Curry Spice
An ancient cure backed by modern science

Weight Loss: 3 ways
Trying to shed pounds? Here's a trio of supplements that may help

Supplement Supercharge
Put the pep back in your step with L-carnitine

The Magic Protein
From weight loss to immunity, whey offers a host of health benefits

Partners in Health
Green superfoods spirulina and chlorella make a potent combination

Fab Fiber
From disease prevention to anti-aging, there are plenty of reasons to get more roughage
New Age
They say youth is wasted on the young, but with resveratrol, it doesn't have to be

Loco for Cocoa
This tasty treat boasts some amazing health benefits

Quercetin: Seasonal Allergy Relief and More
Unlike conventional antihistamines, quercetin offers broader health benefits than simply relieving allergy symptoms

Fish Oil: How to Get Enough
Make these health-boosting omega-3 fats a cornerstone of your healthy diet

Açai: The Real Story
How this antioxidant-rich berry became a superfood

Essential for Energy
CoQ10, an energizing nutrient that declines with age, is proving to be a wonder supplement for everything from heart to skin health

Raw Power
Going raw may result in weight loss, clearer skin, and more

Pomegranate: Nutritional Jewel
Do something good for your heart—and many other parts of your body—with pomegranate juice, supplements, and seeds.

Garlic: Myth, Magic or Fact?
For thousands of years, people around the world have believed that garlic possesses magical powers.

Antioxidants to the Rescue
Two antioxidants—grape seed and Pycnogenol—are particularly effective at lowering blood pressure, protecting the heart, and improving blood sugar.

Get Hip to Hemp
If human beings could cultivate only one plant, hemp would be a smart choice.

Super Seeds
Although flax and chia seeds share some key characteristics, each one has different properties.

Go with Your Gut
Why probiotic supplements may be the closest thing to a cure for digestive distress.

Joint Effort
Some remedies may work better together for arthritis and joint pain. Plus: new and exciting options

Say Hello to Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is no weird, exotic berry or unheard-of extract from a tropical island— it’s a well-researched compound that relieves joint pain and smooths wrinkles

Energize With Superfruits
Five antioxidant-rich treasures you need to know about

Amazing Omega-3s
Believe the Hype: omega-3s—from fish fats specifically—really are that good for you

Rev Up with Ribose
Optimize energy levels, improve sleep, and enhance mental clarity with this natural supplement.

Iodine: Do You Need More?
If you have a sluggish thyroid, low energy, or other health concerns, including asthma or fibrocystic breast disease, iodine supplements could help you feel better.

About the Columnist:
Contributing editor Vera Tweed has been writing about nutrition, fitness, and healthy living since 1997. As a journalist, she specializes in covering research and expert knowledge that empowers people to lead better lives. For more information, visit www.veratweed.com.