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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Weight Loss – Is There an Alternative?
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 receptor agonists) are a newer class of injectable medications that were designed to control blood sugars for diabetics. These medications tell the body it must produce more insulin, releasing sugar as needed. After food consumption, pancreatic cells are signaled to release insulin into your bloodstream. If you have more sugar in your body than it requires, the insulin helps store…
How to Apply for Disability Tax Credit for an Ostomy in Canada by AJ Leveille
Living in Canada has more benefits than I can list here, but a good school system, solid transportation infrastructure, access to greenspace, relative safety, and healthcare top the charts. Of course, all of these things come with a cost – tax. It can be a tough pill to swallow for some, and traditionally for those living with a serious health condition (including a life altering…
What is Metagenics PhytoMulti Used For? Staying Young
Another Metagenics product that has been getting a lot of press of late, including a recent reference in VOGUE as an essential wellness ingredient, is PhytoMulti. However, this product is so much more than an overall wellness support component. PhytoMulti is a proprietary blend of more than a dozen concentrated extracts and phytonutrients with scientifically backed biological activity to support cellular health. Not sure what…
5 Metagenics Supplements to Support Your Ketogenic Diet
The ketogenic diet (or should we say lifestyle?) is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that many studies show to offer numerous health benefits. We’re not here to tell you whether or not the keto-diet is right for you. After all, it’s a choice that you may have already made and cleared with your physician and/or nutritionist. Instead, we’re here to answer your questions about which supplements…
Metagenics Magnesium Glycinate Benefits
Magnesium glycinate is a health supplement formed by combining magnesium with glycine, a building block for protein that the body produces naturally from other amino acids. This natural health product (NHP) has been the talk of the town as of late, with Canadian consumers and studies alike touting its benefits. That said, quality is everything, and when it comes to NHPs in Canada, there is…
Time for a Gut Check Canada – Metagenics for Gastrointestinal Support
The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) states that more than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. Severity and type vary, with recent data showing that approximately 135,000 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease, 120,000 live with ulcerative colitis, 270,000 have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and an additional 15,000 have unclassified IBD. In a decade from now, it is predicted that the prevalence of…
Metagenics UltrainflamX Plus 360 Benefits – Why Canada is Taking Notice
Metagenics natural health supplements have been climbing the proverbial charts in Canada when it comes to fulfilling the dietary needs that food alone cannot deliver. While their range of products is seemingly endless, one in particular is answering the critical call from Canadians who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases and the nutritional deficiencies that follow. UltrainflamX is that product line, and today we’re going to…
Introducing Coloplast’s SenSura MIO Concave 2-Piece to Canada
In the seemingly never-ending search to find the right ostomy supplies for you, you will have uncovered a number of brands, all claiming to offer the solution you need to live life to the fullest. Some come, some go, but one mainstay you can trust is Coloplast. After all, they are reputed for delivering some of the most advanced ostomy products on the market. Never…
What Is Metagenics SPM Active – What Canada Wants to Know
The keyword of this discussion is “Omega-3”, and that’s why you hear so many Canadians asking about Metagenics SPM Active. The Omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA) has received more press over the past five years than practically any other macronutrient (or any nutrient, for that matter). It is a substance required in significant amounts by living organisms, and yet the human body cannot produce it,…
Metagenics UltraFlora Balance – What is it Used For?
In our recent article about how the Metagenics natural health product (NHP) manufacturer has been instrumental in filling Canada’s increased demand for probiotics, we touched on UltraFlora Balance. Since then, we’ve received a wave of inquiries about this specific product, given that in addition to the numerous benefits of this NHP, it delivers a probiotic solution for lactose intolerant (or sensitive) individuals across the country….