The implications are surprisingly architectural
The body needs a certain amount of essential vitamins and minerals to perform its daily functions, but the demands of life can make it difficult to get these nutrients from diet alone
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Effects are not typically immediate
The reason that its gaining so much interest is due to its apparent ability to promote healing across multiple tissue types, from muscles and tendons to bones and even nerves