Drinking elderberry juice may improve gut bacteria health and metabolism, according to a recent study led by Washington State University (WSU).
The clinical trial, published in Nutrients, found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week increased good bacteria in the gut and reduced blood sugar levels. However, only 18 people were included in the trial.
“Elderberry is an underappreciated berry, commercially and nutritionally,” Patrick Solverson, assistant professor at WSU’s Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and corresponding author, said in a press statement. “We’re now starting to recognize its value for human health, and the results are very exciting.”
Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial
The research team conducted a randomized, placebo-controlled trial with 18 overweight adults. Participants drank either elderberry juice or a placebo while maintaining a standardized diet.
To isolate elderberry’s effects, participants avoided foods high in polyphenols—natural antioxidant compounds—throughout the five-week study. These included common foods like berries, red grapes, cherries, plums, red apples, red cabbage, red onions, eggplant, and dark-colored beans. […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
