Irfan Qureshi, ND, is vice president, product development and quality assurance, for Healthy Directions. 

Irfan Qureshi

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Research suggests that magnesium deficiency can lead to the development of metabolic syndrome.

Magnesium’s role in metabolic health

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More evidence that omega-3 fatty acids are critical nutrients for the developing fetus and the growing child.

Omega-3s, infants, and kids: New evidence for healthy mental and physical development

While CBD offers a new paradigm of treatment for various health conditions, significant questions remain to be answered.

CBD’s potential health benefits: antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, chronic pain, and more

Living up to its reputation as “The Golden Spice,” turmeric shines in new studies on liver function, memory, cholesterol, and sperm quality.

Turmeric research: liver function, memory, cholesterol, and sperm quality

Adding critical cofactors, including magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2, to current nutritional recommendations for bone health could go a long way towards helping to reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis and related disorders.

Bone health superheroes: Magnesium, collagen, and vitamin K2

The latest research confirms that ashwagandha supports the health of numerous systems of the body.

New ashwagandha research: strength, thyroid function, healthy testosterone, brain health

Recent research on boswellia, mushrooms, ashwagandha, and more.

Nootropic herbs: Research on brain-boosting botanicals

Research on cocoa and chocolate reveal positive impacts on arterial health, exercise-related brain function, and more.

Cocoa benefits for brain and heart

It is well known that EPA and DHA support cardiovascular and metabolic health through several mechanisms.

Omega-3s for cardiometabolic wellness

Prebiotic benefits extend to metabolic health, heart health, and more.