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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., July 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nutrition World<\/u><\/a> founder Edward Jones<\/u><\/a>, 68, returned to the bodybuilding stage at the Chattanooga Fitness Expo<\/u><\/a> after overcoming years of chronic pain that once left him dependent on a cane and walker. Following double hip replacement surgery at age 63, Jones transformed his own health and recommitted to the mission that inspired him to found Nutrition World in 1979: helping people take control of their health through natural solutions. Today, the independent nutrition retailer extends that mission far beyond its store shelves by providing high-quality supplements, wellness services, and free educational resources, including e-books, blogs and podcasts, that empower people to live healthier, more active lives.<\/p>\n

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\u201cToo often, we watch our loved ones decline as they get older and accept it as a normal part of aging,\u201d said Jones. \u201cMany lose the ability to do the things that once brought them joy, purpose and independence. I became more intentional about my health because I want to stay active, be present for my grandchildren, and fully enjoy the years ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jones credits his transformation to three priorities: optimizing sleep, identifying foods he believes contributed to years of chronic pain, and using artificial intelligence (AI) as a personalized health coach and accountability partner.<\/p>\n

His day begins at 2:32 a.m. with violin practice, meditation and a three-hour workout before heading to Nutrition World. His disciplined routine continues into the evening, where he prioritizes seven hours of sleep and practices habits he believes improve recovery, including limiting blue light exposure, mouth taping<\/u><\/a> to encourage nasal breathing and taking GABA to quiet what he calls \u201ccognitive popcorn.\u201d Jones considers quality sleep one of the most important parts of his training, supporting recovery, muscle preservation, and overall performance.\n\t\t<\/p>\n

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Jones also eliminated several foods commonly viewed as healthy\u2014including almonds, spinach, nut butters, beets and raspberries\u2014because he believes their high oxalate content contributed to his chronic joint pain.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter removing high-oxalate foods from my diet, the pain that had limited me for years disappeared, and I was able to return to bodybuilding,\u201d said Jones, who recently competed in his fourth bodybuilding competition. \u201cAdding AI as an accountability partner this year<\/u><\/a> helped me stay consistent, make better daily decisions and keep moving toward my goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each day, Jones uploaded his meals, workouts, nutrient intake and physique photos into ChatGPT to analyze his progress and refine his nutrition and training plan. To support his bodybuilding regimen, Jones also followed a daily supplement regimen:<\/p>\n