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Folic acid vs. Folate
Folic acid and folate are two forms of Vitamin B9. A main role of all B vitamins is to help the body produce energy by converting carbohydrates int...
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GEM Glossary: Spirulina Benefits
Spirulina? Never Heard of it. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered.
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GEM GLOSSARY: DATES
Don’t be afraid of a little natural sugar! At first glance, dates get a bad rap for being “filled with sugar” and some may even let the very word...
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GEM Glossary: Omega 3 Benefits
Omega 3s: The Good Fats Why Omegas? 🌍 While the human body can produce most of the types of fats it needs from other fats, this is not the case wit...
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GEM Glossary: Vitamin K2
Got K2? Who remembers seeing the “Got Milk?” commercials as a kid and having a giant glass of milk with dinner? Calcium is essential for bone growt...
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GEM Glossary: Vitamin B5 Benefits
Vitamin B5: The Supporter Why B5? 💭 Vitamin B5 (AKA Pantothenic Acid) is one of the most important vitamins for human life. The name derives from...
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GEM GLOSSARY: VITAMIN B2 BENEFITS
Vitamin B2: The Developer WHY B2? 💭 Vitamin B2 (AKA riboflavin) plays a major role in energy production and cellular function, growth and developm...
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GEM GLOSSARY: IRON
IRON: The Essential Mineral We created GEM for every lifestyle and diet choice--from carnivore to vegan eaters and dairy-free to ice cream lovers...
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GEM Glossary: Magnesium
Magnesium: The Equalizer 🙅Struggling with PMS? 💤Feel like you’re never getting a good night’s sleep? 🍷Indulging in a glass of wine too many? (Or 3…...
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GEM Glossary: Vitamin B12 Benefits
Vitamin B12: The Energizer We all know the B vitamins, but how much do we really know about them and their benefits? Look no further for the 101 ...
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GEM Glossary: Vitamin D Benefits
The Sunshine Vitamin: For the Working Woman At GEM, we believe in the sunshine vitamin. She is our superwoman – our mood, immune system, and even o...
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