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- Written by: Elliot Sage
- Category: Digestive Issues
If you’re reaching for a protein shake to support your fitness goals or maintain a healthy lifestyle, you might be unknowingly consuming an ingredient that’s doing more harm than good. Many protein powders contain a hidden culprit called maltodextrin, often listed as the first ingredient on the label. This cheap filler, derived from processed corn, can wreak havoc on your health, spiking blood sugar levels, fueling cravings, and damaging gut health. Let’s uncover why maltodextrin in protein powders is a bigger concern than sugar itself and how it impacts your body.
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- Category: Immune Support
Post-weaning stress hits piglets hard, spiking inflammation, oxidative damage, and cortisol while slashing growth rates. Farmers once leaned on high-dose zinc oxide to curb diarrhea and bolster immunity, but the EU banned therapeutic levels in 2022 over pollution and resistance fears. Enter two kitchen staples that outperform ZnO when dosed right: garlic powder and microencapsulated oregano essential oil (OEO).
Read more: Garlic and Oregano Oil: Natural Boosters for Immune Health
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- Category: Skin & Hair
Blackstrap molasses (BSM) is the dark, nutrient-dense syrup from the third boiling of sugarcane. It delivers iron, copper, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and B-vitamins straight from nature. Two minerals stand out for hair:
- Iron fuels growth and stops shedding.
- Copper drives melanin and may restore natural grey hair color.
Below is what real-world use and nutrient science reveal about both goals.
Read more: Blackstrap Molasses for Hair Growth and Grey Hair