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    Facts About Red Yeast Rice

    October 9, 2024 - By 

    Fact: Red yeast rice is the most colorful name in the supplement game. It certainly sounds cool as an acronym (#RYR vibes). But did you know red yeast rice is produced from a mold — not a yeast? We’re guessing “red mold rice” just doesn’t have the same ring to it. If you have high cholesterol, you may have heard of red yeast rice as a possible alternative to prescription cholesterol-lowering medication. The ruby-red food and dietary supplement has also been thought to have anti-cancer properties. But is it too good to be true? Here’s what you need to know…

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    Facts About Microdosing – HealthyWomen

    October 3, 2024 - By 

    Do you remember the scene in “Alice in Wonderland” when Alice nibbles on a mushroom so she doesn’t grow too big or shrink too small? That’s pretty much the thought process behind microdosing. You don’t take enough of the psychedelic drug to experience a real notable change, but the tiny dose may have mental perks, like reducing anxiety and depression. Interest in microdosing and magic mushrooms seems to be at an all time high right now. A recent report found that 8 million people in the U.S. used psilocybin, the psychedelic component of magic mushrooms, last year. And about half…