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Plan Bee: The Factors Farms® Apiary

Bee the change! Did you know that we are currently witnessing a global collapse of honeybee populations? There are many causes for this, but unfortunately, most are the result of...

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A Parent’s Guide to Kids’ Vitamins

Should kids take vitamins? Well, our bodies run on nutrients. From energy production to immune health and brain function, kids and adults need vitamins and minerals to thrive. Kids are...

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The Best Supplements for Heart Health

Heart disease in Canada is a major problem, with 9 in 10 Canadians having at least one risk factor for heart disease or stroke. These include smoking, alcohol consumption, physical...

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The Vitamin D Brain Health Breakthrough

We spend our whole lives building memories. From big milestones, like weddings and grandchildren, to the smaller things like hearing the perfect song on the radio during a long drive,...

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Best Supplements for Seasonal Allergies

Allergic rhinitis – from the Greek rhino for nose and -itis for inflammation – can be miserable. Up to 30% of people endure this annual torment, a number that has...

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Top 5 Supplements for Focus and Concentration

Do you feel your focus starts to drift midday, or do you have problems concentrating while studying? Feel like you are having “senior moments,” but you’re not even close to...

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The RealEasy Program

Reduce just 5% of your body weight and get huge health benefits for life! Study participants who tried many other (unsuccessful) diets over the years called the RealEasy program a...

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The Power of Collagen

The experts on the power of collagen to revitalize, restore, and protect our total body As a 30-something-year-old woman and nutritionist (who’s not getting any younger), collagen has been one...

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4 Reasons Men Should Take Collagen

Fellas, when you see collagen do you think, “that’s not for me”? Probably because most of what you hear about collagen supplements are their many beauty benefits. But we’re here...

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How Supporting Your Gut Health Can Boost Immunity

More than ever, we are recognizing how the state of our gut and microbiome is connected to our immune system and overall quality of life. The gut lining is one...

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How to Properly Store Your Supplements

You may think storing supplements is a no-brainer, but did you know the way you store them can impact your supplement quality? Supplements are an investment in your health. Whether...

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Brain Waves Explained

Humans are energetic beings. This isn’t a mystical or figurative concept– it is literally true. We all have measurable electrical activity throughout our bodies. Everyone is familiar with the characteristic...

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A Vegan’s Guide to Collagen Alternatives

Collagen Craze These days, you can’t browse through social media without seeing your favourite influencers and celebrities talking about the latest and greatest in collagen powders and supplements –with good...

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Healthy Shopping List

Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be tricky. We have you covered with some vegan shopping staples! Download our list of favourites curated by Dr. Jennifer Brix, ND to get...

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are a satisfying and nutritious way to make the most of your fall meals. They offer an excellent source of vitamin A and a quality supply of...

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Putting an End to Bad Hair Days – the Top 5 Hea...

Have you noticed your hairbrush is a little fuller these days? Or maybe you’ve been watching your hairline recede at an alarming rate, not to mention the frayed ends that...

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Collagen for Joint Health

Collagen supplements have exploded in popularity over the past few years, peppering the shelves of nearly every major health food retailer. So, what makes collagen so popular? One major draw...

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Giving Back: Vitamin D

Caring about people comes naturally to everyone. But with the complex and busy lives we lead, it often requires ongoing and purposeful effort. At Natural Factors, it is our privilege...

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Beyond the Farms: Black Elderberry

Thousands of kilometers away from the alluvial valley of Factors Farms, there lays another fertile valley known as Styria. This region in Southeast Austria, also known as the Green Heart,...

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Small Changes for Improved Gut Health

Learn how to fix your gut health with a few small changes!

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PCOS Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions

Everything you need to know about PCOS.

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Your Guide to Collagen

Find out what the collagen hype is all about!

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The Secret to Natural Factors Fish Oil

We go above and beyond to ensure the product you're purchasing is of the utmost quality; learn how!

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The Difference Between DGL and Regular Licorice...

Licorice root is considered calming and nourishing, and also a health support. It is believed to balance the body’s systems, particularly the respiratory, endocrine, and nervous systems. In traditional Chinese...

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Your Guide to Curcumin Absorption

Have you ever drunk a peppery turmeric latte and wondered “what’s the point?” We’re debunking turmeric myths so you can get back to your half-sweet oat milk latté! 

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Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar with “The Mother”

History of Apple Cider Vinegar Apple cider vinegar has been used in some form since Hippocrates in 420 BC. Like many other popular health foods, it is a fermented product...

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Top Tips for Choosing a High Quality Omega-3 Oil

There’s no doubt about it – omega-3 essential fatty acids play critical roles in your health and well-being. Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) are key nutrients for supporting...

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Tips for Kid’s Immune Health

While our children’s immune health is always on our mind, fall is often the time of year we start to see those common cold symptoms making their way into the...

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Natural Solutions for Menopause: A Mini Surviva...

The changes that occur when the body moves beyond its reproductive years can take us by surprise. It’s not simply a reduction in estrogen levels that underlie the various signs...

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Vitamin D: What You Need to Know Now

We’ve heard about the importance of vitamin D even more than usual over the last year. The “sunshine vitamin” is made naturally in the skin from exposure to the sun’s...

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How Nutrient Deficiencies Deplete Energy Levels

There are many causes of fatigue, from lack of sleep to elevated stress levels. Dietary deficiencies may also cause tiredness and energy depletion. Unfortunately, a healthy diet is often one of...

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How to Optimize Your Hormones: PMS to Fertility

Do you suffer from PMS symptoms, fatigue, or persistent weight gain? Chances are your hormones are to blame. Hormones are important chemical messengers, secreted into the bloodstream by glands of...

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How to Naturally Combat Insomnia

No more counting sheep! Learn how to upgrade your bedtime routine for better sleep.

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Top Four Benefits of Elderberry

Elderberry is trending as one of North America’s top-selling herbal remedies. Although European elder has been used medicinally for thousands of years, recent clinical evidence supporting the health benefits of...

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Your Guide to B12

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Can Sneak Up on You. What is vitamin B12, and why’s it so important? Vitamin B12 is one of eight B vitamins that are vital for keeping...

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Health Benefits of Oregano Oil

Top 5 Health Benefits of Oregano Oil On average, Canadian adults suffer from 2–5 colds every year, and if you have a child in daycare or school, chances are that...

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The Seeds Journey

Imagine you’re at your favourite local health food store in the supplement aisle. Your spouse has come down with a cold,and you know the exact natural remedy they need. You...

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Our Commitment to Sustainable Fishing

We strive to work synergistically with nature to provide you and your family with the best the earth has to offer, learn about how we do it.