Nutrient Absorption at Every Age
The way your body absorbs nutrients changes with age. Stomach acid decreases. Digestive enzymes slow. The gut microbiome shifts. All of this makes it harder to extract key nutrients from food and supplements.
This matters most in midlife and beyond, when your body calls for more support. B12, calcium, iron, and magnesium become harder to absorb just when you need them most.
Getting the right nutrients at the right time—and in the right combinations—is the fix. Simple tweaks, like taking vitamin D with your fattiest meal or sipping apple cider vinegar before eating, can dramatically improve absorption.
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The ECS: Your Body’s Secret Regulator
Everyone has a built-in regulator for sleep, pain, moods, and more. It’s called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and it plays a central role in keeping everything in sync.
The ECS is your body’s natural balance keeper, but everyday stressors, like toxins, pathogens, and even extreme temps, can upset the apple cart. Nurturing the ECS may be one of the most powerful ways to restore internal harmony.
A Gentler Approach to BV
The vagina naturally maintains a delicate pH between 3.8 and 5.0. When these levels shift, bacterial balance can go awry. Bacterial vaginosis (BV), which affects nearly one in three women, sometimes becomes chronic, clearing temporarily with antibiotics but often coming back.
This is because antibiotics don’t kill just the bad bacteria; they also wipe out good Lactobacilli that fight infection. A more natural approach focuses on protecting that balance. Using targeted probiotics along with pH–friendly treatments can ease symptoms and help promote long-term vaginal health.
In good health,
The NatureMed Pulse Team
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