The benefits of flaxseeds have been known for many years but the even better news is that studies continue to discover new benefits from this wonderful tiny seed. Multiple studies have shown that flaxseeds may help reduce risks of cardiovascular disease, lung disease, and diabetes, and more recent research is investigating flaxseed’s ability to lower [...]

Let’s face it. Many of us know high quality oils and fats are essential to overall health, but with so many to choose from, it’s hard to know which to pick. Labels can be misleading. Research has been clear that adding omega-3 fatty acids into our diets has robust benefits. Our bodies incorporate them into [...]

Preconception health refers to the health of women before they become pregnant. Did you know 40 to 50 percent of pregnancies are unintended? Many women have their first visit for prenatal care at eight weeks of pregnancy or later, yet the period of time before the first prenatal visit carries the most risk to fetal [...]

There are many studies out there that show the positive outcomes of a long term Vegan Diet. Veganism is a type of vegetarian diet that excludes meats, eggs, dairy and all other animal-derived ingredients. Most vegans also avoid the use of all products tested on animals, as well as animal-derived non-food products, such as leather, [...]

Nuts are one of the healthiest snacks available and, like every other food, everyone has a different favorite. It’s quite difficult to label which one is the best or the healthiest nut. Chestnuts, peanuts, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, filberts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pistachios all have two things in common: they are healthy and delicious. [...]

An interesting review of a historical study shows that cod liver oil was very effective at preventing and treating tuberculosis. Led by Professor Malcolm Green, the review analyzed data from a study carried out by physicians at the Hospital for Consumption, Chelsea (now the Royal Brompton Hospital), when 542 patients with tuberculosis received standard treatment [...]

Kidney stones affect approximately 1 in 11 people in the United States. According to a new study by researchers at UCLA, this number has nearly doubled since 1994. But don’t worry! There are changes we can incorporate into our diet and lifestyle that may help us avoid kidney stones. The most common type of kidney [...]

There are many debates about the benefits of Krill Oil Vs. Fish Oil, as krill oil is a new generation of fish oil that is starting to gain the spotlight. Krill oil is the oil from a crustacean that feeds off algae in deep ocean waters. Both fish oil and krill oil contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids [...]

Dogs get arthritis too and, just like in humans, it is more likely to get worse with age. In fact, arthritis is a common disease that affects older dogs, and larger breeds are more likely to be affected than small breed dogs. Additionally, heavy and overweight dogs are more likely to experience symptoms because of [...]

Chia seeds benefits are well known in the health and wellness field but a new report is adding more benefits to this already extensive list. According to a new study from the Appalachian State University and the University of North Carolina, chia seeds may help raise blood ALA and EPA levels for postmenopausal women. The [...]

It’s February. This could mean one of two things. One, you’re crushed or indifferent. Watching Abraham Lincoln the Vampire Hunter with a side of organic popcorn sounds like a far better way to celebrate the month than with Cupid and his broken bow. Or two, forget Abe and all the Presidents – you’ll plan the [...]

The word “superfood” continues to make headlines everywhere as more people look for alternative ways to keep a healthy lifestyle. With many choices of superfoods available, one specific item has been labeled as the ideal healthy energy source: chia seeds. Chia seeds contain high amounts of antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber making it the perfect “fit” [...]

Lucky Vitamin is proud to introduce another top quality brand of sport nutrition products: Vitalyte. Vitalyte offers premium products to aid athletes in achieving their peak performance. The initial idea was to create a straight forward, simple electrolyte drink that replaces fluids, electrolytes and Vitamin C lost with dehydration. The result was a successful formula [...]

Strength, stamina, and recovery. What food comes to mind? Oil? Doubtful. Yet athletes around the world have experienced greater strength, improved stamina and faster recovery using just that. Just as cars and other high performance machines need oil to run, so do our bodies. The key to health from fats lies in taking the essential [...]

A new study shows that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements can change the balance of oils in the diet resulting in a reduction of a biological process associated with aging. The Ohio State University research confirmed that participants who took omega-3 supplements for four months altered a ratio of their fatty acid consumption and helped [...]