Supplement Science
Natural Eggshell Membrane: A Nutraceutical for Osteoarthritis and Exercise-related Pain
When it comes to nutraceuticals that promote joint health, the sky is the metaphorical limit. Choosing the “correct” nutraceutical for a given joint health customer is really a function of the criteria you set up as parameters. For example, if you only want to consider those nutraceuticals with human clinical research to validate their efficacy, ...
Shilajit: An ayurvedic supplement for testosterone, cardiovascular health, energy, physical performance, collagen boosting and more
The ayurvedic medical tradition never ceases to amaze me. It is rich in so many fascinating natural remedies, which have been time-tested over thousands of years. Furthermore, quite a few ayurvedic remedies have also been the subject of modern scientific research which not only validate traditional use, but sometimes even provide evidence of new applications ...
Streptococcus salivarius K12: An Oral Cavity Probiotic
We all know about probiotics. They’re friendly bacteria that are delivered to the intestinal tract via supplementation or fermented foods, where they confer various health benefits such as digestive and immune support1—right? Well, only partially right. While probiotics certainly reside in the intestines, there are other areas of the body where they also reside. This ...
Terminalia chebula
An Evidence-based Ayurvedic Herb for Joint Pain/Discomfort Whenever we see the words “joint pain” or “joint discomfort,” we immediately tend to think about nutraceuticals such as glucosamine, chondroitin, gelatin/collagen, and perhaps some herbal extracts such as boswellia or turmeric—and with good reason. These nutraceuticals all have varying degrees of research for treating arthritis-related joint pain, ...
Curcumin: An Update of 2015 Clinical Research
Curcumin, the primary active constituent found in turmeric, is responsible for the plant’s yellow color and for providing most of its medicinal qualities1,2—and like vitamin D, curcumin is one of those nutraceuticals for which research suggests a broad range of potential benefits. Likewise, turmeric has been used for as a traditional remedy in Chinese and ...
Green Super Foods
Green super foods are a dietary supplement category that sells fairly well in the marketplace. But what exactly are green super foods, what contribution are they supposed to make to human health, and do they have any real science to back them up? These are the questions I will attempt to answer in this article. ...
New Research on Vitamin K2
Each year, more research is being conducted on vitamin K2. In fact, in just the past year I’ve personally had two scientific reviews on vitamin K2 published in peer-reviewed journals. The first one examined vitamin K2’s cardiovascular roles, and the second reveals the prevalence of vitamin K2 deficiency/insufficiency. Here I’ll provide an overview of the ...
Nutraceuticals for Allergies
Although generally not life-threatening, allergies can ruin a perfectly good day and make you miserable. An allergy is an overreaction of the immune system to a substance called an antigen, which is foreign to the body, but otherwise harmless1 (e.g., pollen from grasses and flowers, etc.). In an allergic individual, the harmless antigen becomes an ...
Allergy Relief from Quail Egg Powder
I don’t know if there’s ever been an official survey, but I’m guessing that “Gesundheit!” and “God bless you!” are two of the most widely used terms worldwide—and with good reason. Allergies, especially allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and allergic asthma are extremely prevalent. Unfortunately, conventional medical treatment for allergies comes with its own drawbacks, and ...
Borage Oil + Fish Oil: A Beneficial Combination
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanaeoic acid (DHA) are arguably the most well-known and widely used fatty acid supplements. GLA is a conditionally essential, omega-6 fatty acid found in some plant seed oils such as borage, evening primrose and hemp oils, while EPA/DHA are omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish, krill and ...
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