Probiotics are the “good” bacteria meant to re-establish intestinal floral balance by repopulating beneficial bacteria and keeping the growth of “bad” bacteria in check. Long-term antibiotic use and/or immunosuppressive therapy are known to significantly alter the gut’s floral composition and…
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Nutritional Supplements That Boost Brain Activity
Have you ever wondered if it would be possible to hack your way to an enhanced state of awareness and improved memory, cognition, and concentration with a single pill? While an exact replica of the Limitless pill may not exist,…
Nutritional Deficiencies Women are at Risk For
There are different health issues that affect certain groups more than others. Here are a few health issues that occur when you are undernourished with certain nutrients. While they may affect more women than you would think, eating the correct…
Bulk vs. Brand Supplements
While many people take supplements, most do not know that supplements can be bought in bulk. What are the differences between bulk supplements and brand supplements? And which is the healthier option? Here is the comparison of the nutritional labels…
L-Arginine Helps Boost Weight Loss
Typically recognized for their muscle-building effects, amino acids also contribute a few lesser known benefits. A recent pilot study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements suggests that L-arginine, a conditionally essential amino acid, may help battle obesity by minimizing…
Pharmaceutical Grade Pills in the Supplement Aisle?
Consider Lovaza, a brand-name prescription drug used for hypertriglyceridemia (high triglycerides). Lovaza is the only FDA-approved Omega-3 prescription drug. Developed by Reliant Pharmaceuticals and sold by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Lovaza is essentially a fish oil supplement held up to FDA quality…
Vitamin D and Race
Vitamin D3 is synthesized in human skin upon exposure to sunlight, when ultraviolet (UV) rays convert 7-dehydrocholesterol to previtamin D3 (which is subsequently modified in the liver and kidneys to form the biologically active compound). However, not everyone synthesizes vitamin…
Fish Oil and Oxidation: Causes and Effects
How does oxidation occur? Oxidation occurs when unsaturated fats—such as the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA—are exposed to heat, light, or oxygen. The greater the degree of unsaturation (the more double bonds present), the more susceptible the fatty acid…
The Health Effects of Multivitamin Supplements
Introduction: the Concern Multivitamins have long been considered an inexpensive nutritional insurance policy. However, with no tangible or immediate way of assessing effect and no go-ahead from the FDA, whose testing determines safety and efficacy, consumers rely on the age…
Fish Oil and Joint Health
Joints: The Basics The body contains over 350 joints, the areas at which two bones meet. Most joints are moveable, which means that they allow for a variety of intricate, precise movements by manipulating the position of the unbendable bones…