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Coconut Oil vs. MCT Oil: What's the Difference? Which Has More Health Benefits? https://www.iherb.com/blog/coconut-oil-vs-mct-oil/1607 Both coconut oil and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil are popular supplements to support health. And while they have some similarities, they also have some significant differences. What Is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil is the easiest to explain: it's the oil derived from coconuts. However, it is worth recognizing that there are different types of coconut oil, from minimally processed, cold-pressed virgin coconut oil to refined or even hydrogenated coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is typically considered to be coconut oil derived from mature coconuts. The oil is extracted through mechanical or...

What Are Adaptogen Drinks? What You Need To Know—and the Best Ones to Try The function-forward beverages continue to grow in popularity—but are adaptogen drinks worth the hype? From chlorophyll water to CBD-infused coffee to performance superfood coffee, it feels as though there's a new trendy drink on the market just about every day. One beverage category that's becoming increasingly popular is adaptogen drinks. Perhaps you've heard a thing or two about the potential effects of adaptogenic drinks and their function-forward properties while scrolling through your social media feed or walking around a natural grocery store. Either way, this curious...

GU Energy Gel Review: Everything You Need to Know BEFORE You Buy! EDITORS NOTE: While gu energy gels may be a more trusted brand and been around for a longer time, the athletes of PureClean Performance prefer Spring Energy Gels. If you are interested in a gels with more benefits and less sugar and side effects from whole foods, check them out. Introduction to GU Energy Gel Developed over two decades ago by Dr. Bill Vaughn to enhance his daughter’s performance during ultra-marathons, GU Energy Gel has taken the sporting world by storm. This nutrition energy gel has been used...

Running Shoes Conversion Guide Picking the right shoe is very important. There are times when it is just tricky to fit a person in the perfect running shoe, sometimes it may keep up for months and years until you find the right shoe! Sometimes thinking outside the box and picking a different gender or adult/children shoes can open up many more options that fit you. The colors and quality of these shoes are more similar than ever, meaning that there is a good chance that you will be the only person that knows what type of shoe you purchased. Women’s...