Melatonin seems to be synonymous with a sleep aid. Although it is the most common supplement used as a sleep aid for adults and children, melatonin has many other health benefits beyond the scope of sleep1. We will take a closer look at what melatonin is, how it helps our sleep cycle, and other significant […]
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) has stood the test of time. It has been used for centuries, passed down from generation to generation as a “cure-all,” from remedying a cold to cleaning a coffee pot. Vinegar has many healthy properties due to its acetic acid content. ACV’s benefits include controlling blood sugar, reducing cholesterol, and managing […]
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When first hearing the word “collagen” images may come to mind of Lindsey Lohan’s (insert any celebrity, we are not picking on Lohan!) pumped-up lips or TV shows about botched plastic surgery depicting collagen implants gone terrifyingly wrong. Yet, collagen in the health and wellness world has many positive benefits beyond redefining your lips to […]
Athletes’ needsathletes are often confused about how vitamins and minerals work, thinking they provide energy. Because they do not contain calories, micronutrients cannot boost energy stores. However, they are crucial for turning food into energy through metabolic pathways. For example, many B vitamins aid in energy being released from carbohydrates.Other important roles of micronutrients include […]
Let’s start with the basicsD-Aspartic acid (DAA) is one of two forms of aspartic amino acid. The second form is the so called l-aspartic acid.DAA acts in the central part of the brain, where it causes the release of hormones such as luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and muscle hormone. However, it can also be […]
BENEFITS OF PQQ SUPPLEMENTPQQ (Pyrroloquinoline Quinone) is an exciting new molecule that was first recognized in 1964 which helps improve mitochondria function, is found in healthy food and also interstellar dust particles (i.e. the stars)!Japanese scientists announced in 2003 that PQQ was in fact a previously unidentified B vitamin.A vitamin is a compound that the […]
There are many options out there to help us get extra protein. Whey, soy, pea, and rice are the more popular forms, but you can also find egg, hempseed, amaranth, chia, and even cranberry protein powders. Brown rice protein powder has a mountain of health and fitness benefits, several that it does not share with […]
Ginseng is a plant whose root has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine. More recently, scientists and consumers have started to pay attention to it in the West too, thanks to its famed health benefits. From a fabled aid to sexual dysfunction to a possible brain power booster, it may prove to be […]
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The number of dietary supplements out there can be overwhelming! It seems like a new superfood or supplement is popping up every day. Understandably, it is hard to know which ones are worth your attention and money. Of those currently being popularized, green coffee bean extract is one of the supplements that might be on your radar.It […]
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People that are looking to lose weight should consider fish oil weight loss. It involves the intake of a simple fish oil supplement which helps in losing a few pounds monthly. Unlike most weight loss supplements; fish oil does not make people feel jumpy and nervous. It also maintains safe levels of energy, enough to […]
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