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Probiotics and Immune Health

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization define probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host”1 (aka, friendly bacteria). Since commercials began extolling the virtues of yogurt for immune health, there has been an increase in public awareness that […]

Men’s Sexual Health – Testosterone and Nitric Oxide Modulation

Men’s Sexual Health: Testosterone & Nitric Oxide Modulation As men age, there is often a decline in libido and sexual function, which frequently interferes with intimacy in romantic relationships and has emotional ramifications, while also eroding self-confidence and quality of life. This has set the groundwork for the popularity of nitric oxide (NO)-enhancing drugs such […]

CoQ10 as Ubiquinone & Ubiquinol – For Cardiovascular Health & More

This article will review some of the vital cellular functions and health/wellness applications for coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and address safety issues, as well as the difference between reduced (ubiquinone) and oxidized (ubiquinol) states of CoQ10, and the most effectively absorbed delivery forms. Vital Cellular Functions CoQ10 is best known for two functions. One is its […]

Sexual Health for Women

Nutraceutical products for men’s sexual health have significantly more than their fair share of representation, with sales estimations to be in the range of $517 million, and recent annual increases of 5.4 percent, according to 2012 figures from Nutrition Business Journal. Likewise, articles and books on the topic abound. The same, however, cannot be said […]

Vitamin K, Its Functions and Benefits

Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin, was first known for its essential role in the functioning of several proteins involved in blood clotting or coagulation (which is important to prevent excessive bleeding after an injury).1 In fact, the “K” in vitamin K is derived from the German word “koagulation.” Now, vitamin K is understood to offer […]

The Benefits of Individual Amino Acids

Amino acids are organic compounds that function as the building blocks of proteins. Depending upon how they are combined, amino acids can form thousands of different proteins that perform thousands of important bodily functions. In addition, individual amino acids may serve other important functions for our health and well-being. This article will address human clinical […]

Geranium: Geranium genus Pelargonian genus A Botanical With Significant Potential

Geranium is a botanical that seems to be appearing in more products in the natural products industry. However, there is some confusion as to which plant we are talking about when we say “geranium.” The reasons for this confusion is, not only are there a number of plant species referred to as geranium, but there […]

Vitamin E: An Important & Controversial Nutrient

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with a well-established need in human health. Over the past decade or so, however, there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding whether supplementation with vitamin E increases or decreases the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. This article will review the functions of vitamin E and […]

Focusing on Brain Nutrients, A Scientific & Regulatory Review

In writing an article on brain nutrients, the choices of potential nutraceuticals for inclusion are almost endless. A partial list includes (in alphabetical order) acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha-GPC, Bacopa monnieri, citicoline, DHA, DMAE, Ginkgo biloba, gotu kola, huperzine A, L-glutamine, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylserine, vinpocetine, vitamin B12 and others. So, how to choose which of them to write about? […]

Glyconutrients, A Balanced Review of the Data

The term “glyconutrient” was first used in the 1990s to refer to eight plant monosac-charides (i.e. sugars) obtained from a dietary supplement designed to supply a reproducible source of the principal carbohydrates found in the sugar chains of glycoproteins and glycolipids.1 These eight major monosaccharides are found in the sugar chains present in glycoconjugates, a […]

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