In the last number of years, research is showing that the role of Vitamin D in the body is a more important factor than previously…
Scientists studying the main compound resveratrol, one of the main chemicals found in red wine, have discovered some rather interesting…
The western culture is addicted to salt. While historically, it was used to help preserve our foods, we have taken our love of salt…
Those of us that are known choco-holics did our biggest happy dance when University of Cologne in Germany came out with their study…
If you haven’t heard, the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) has proposed a rather hefty set of new laws on vitamins, herbs…
In the previous article we covered 3 ways supplement companies are killing you with their products. Here are three more. 1) Uncleanly…
Every day millions of people trust supplement companies to provide high quality products that are true to label and are created using…
We couldn’t just stop at 3. Here are a few more supplements that are a waste of your hard earned dollars. 1) CLA While CLA…
While getting nutrition from whole food sources is always the best option, supplements are a convenient way to get your daily requirement…
Fo ti root (botanically known as polygonum multiflorum) is a herbal Chinese medicine. Its plant is grown on a large scale in China…
Iodine is an essential element which helps to protect our body from germs. It also ensures the proper and healthy functioning of…
The ginseng herb is a nutritious root, which for centuries has been used to not only boost energy, but to also treat many health problems…
There is so much hype about antioxidants. It’s on every health channel, news topic and now an additive in almost everything that…
If you have watched the news in the last ten years, you will probably have heard the topic of the stem cells controversy. The medical…
ORAC is the oxygen rate absorption capacity of a particular food, supplement or additive in the diet. The ORAC value score is established…
1. Glucosamine Top joint support supplements usually include the amino acid glucosamine, which is a natural product that your body…
Phytoestrogen is also known as dietary estrogen. Phytoestrogens make up a diverse group of naturally occurring, non-steroidal plant…
A common question asked of doctors is can you take too much vitamin C? Vitamin C is the most common antioxidant taken by people but…
Probiotics are microorganisms, such as acidophilus, that increase the overall health of the people who eat or drink them. They increase…
Sometimes eating a healthy, well-rounded diet isn’t always enough to provide all the nutrients a woman’s body needs every day…
