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Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Maximum Brain Power
Choline is critical to overall health and healthy cognitive function. This essential nutrient has an impact on the brain throughout our lives. Choline intake early in life supports the brain as it ages, preventing some conditions that result in cognitive decline and dementia. According to Dr. Steven Zeisel, MD, PhD, Kenan Distinguished Professor in the ...
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid—Where is it found in the body and how does it help—2 minute video Hyalogic™ is proud to be a leader in the use of Hyaluronic Acid and a partner in your health and wellness. Hyaluronic Acid known as nature’s moisturizer is such a versatile molecule that can help our skin, eyes and healthy ...
Seed Oils for Vision Health
Cheryl Myers, chief of education and scientific affairs at EuroPharma, Inc. noted that recent research is promising for the use of seed oils for vision health. She pointed to a Japanese study in which participants worked at a computer for two hours. The individuals in the black currant group noticed an improvement in visual acuity, ...
Mushroom Science on the Rise for Immune Support
According to Gina Rivers Contla, national science educator, Host Defense Organic Mushrooms in Washington, market data demonstrates that immune support is a top consumer category. On a daily basis, people come into contact with over 2,000 compounds, including benzenes, formaldehyde, nitrosamines, hydrocarbons, petro-chemicals and xeno-estrogens, to name a few, that compromise and distress our natural ...
Keeping Your Digestive Tract Healthy
1. Eat at least 7 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Be adventurous, and eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in any form – canned, fresh, frozen, or dried. Plant foods are rich in fiber and many disease-fighting chemicals. Fruit serving sizes: 1 cup fresh 1 tennis-ball sized piece ½ cup canned ¼ cup ...
Study: Zinc Deficiency Linked To Immune System Response, Particularly In Older Adults
Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows. Zinc deficiency could play a role in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes that involve inflammation. Such diseases often show up in older adults, who are ...
Chinese Fertility Remedies
Christopher Hobbs, PhD, Lac, director of integrative science for Rainbow Light, recently unveiled Western natural alternatives to support fertility. “According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the primary herbal support for increasing fertility includes blood tonics, Qi (vital energy) tonics, and yin tonics (vital essence). American ginseng is commonly taken by Chinese women to promote fertility ...
Athletes Should Eat More Fat
Athletes, for years, thought carb-rich foods were necessary for high performance activities, but new science shows that consuming starchy foods can lead to weight gain and metabolic issues. As the debate rages on, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has suggested that athletes lower their carbohydrate intake, and eat more nuts and fatty-rich foods to boost ...
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