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Welcome to your bi-weekly digest from JC Health Foods: where science meets the natural health aisle.
This week's topics span food science, herbal evidence, and cellular biology, and the thread connecting them is that specific choices within familiar categories often matter more than the category itself.
We have been in Jefferson City for over 20 years because we believe you deserve real answers, not fads.
Questions about kiwifruit, CoQ10, turmeric, or plant protein? Stop by JC Health Foods and we will be glad to help you sort through the options.
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This Week in Natural Health
Daily SunGold Kiwifruit Linked to a 65% Mood Improvement
In a randomized crossover trial, 26 adults consuming two SunGold kiwis daily for four weeks reported a 65.2% improvement in mood disturbance and a 27.5% rise in blood vitamin C. SunGold kiwi delivers 152 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams, and vitamin C supports serotonin and dopamine production in the brain.
What Umbrella Reviews of Turmeric Trials Show About Benefits and Risks
An umbrella review of turmeric trials, pooling meta-analyses of meta-analyses, confirmed curcumin matches anti-inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis and improves blood sugar markers across 61 randomized controlled trials. Weight and cholesterol effects are measurable but small, and high-dose curcumin extracts with piperine carry a documented liver injury risk not seen with culinary turmeric.
A Modified Mediterranean Diet With Less Animal Protein Cut Body Fat in Studies
Scientists found a modified Mediterranean-style diet with reduced protein and adequate methionine helped mice live healthier while reducing body fat and frailty, with human data linking lower animal protein intake to reduced rates of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest protein source and quantity shape long-term metabolic health beyond what total calorie counts alone reveal.
FROM OUR SHELVES
The CoQ10 Form That Becomes Harder to Make as You Age
Dr. Joel Evans of the Center for Functional Medicine explains that every chronic disease connects to impaired mitochondrial function, and that ubiquinol, CoQ10's active form, is the mitochondria's primary defense against free radical damage.
Aging reduces the body's ability to convert ubiquinone into ubiquinol, making form selection worth considering, and we carry ubiquinol-form CoQ10 at JC Health Foods.
Don’t forget to stop by and explore our entire lineup of CoQ10 supplements.
THIS MONTH AT JC HEALTH FOODS
July Wellness Deals: Protein, Herbs, and Everyday Essentials
This month, we are making it easier to stock up on some of the most useful staples in your wellness routine. Whether you are focused on getting more protein, supporting stress and immune health with herbal tinctures, or saving on JC Health Foods brand favorites, stop in and we will help you find the right fit. As always, real answers, not fads.
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Buy 1 JC Health Foods brand product, get 1 of the same product 50% off
Thanks for reading this week's newsletter. As always, we are here to help you make informed choices about your health. No fads, no hype, just real science and trusted guidance. That has been our philosophy for over 20 years, and it is not changing anytime soon.
Have questions about anti-inflammatory herbs or any of the topics we covered this week? Stop by JC Health Foods or give us a call at 573-636-9889.
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This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.