You’ve probably heard the old adage that eating turkey on Thanksgiving Day will make you sleepy because turkey contains tryptophan. Actually, this is a myth. While turkey does contain tryptophan, it is not enough to make you drowsy and has no more than what is found in most other proteins. Most likely you’ve just overindulged […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is an ancient medicinal herb that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for several thousand years. The plant is a shrub with yellow flowers that is native to India and North Africa. Extracts from its roots and leaves can be used to treat several conditions. Ashwagandha is considered an adaptogen herb, which means […]
Magnesium Glycinate Benefits
Magnesium plays a number of vital roles in your body. Yet despite its importance, it is one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults, the second most common, with an estimated 80 percent deficiency rate. This essential nutrient is not produced by the body, so you need to get it through diet and supplementation. Because of […]
Graves Disease Treatment
Graves disease is an immune system disorder resulting in the overproduction of thyroid hormones. Another word for this is hyperthyroidism. There are several disorders of the thyroid that may result in hyperthyroidism, and Graves disease is one of the more common ones. Usually, a malfunction in the immune system is the primary culprit for the […]
What you should know about Multi-Vitamins
Our bodies need 13 essentials vitamins to function properly. There are also several different Multi-Vitamins formulas available that can more specifically target one’s needs, such as those specifically formulated for men or women, children, elderly, prenatal, menopausal or vegetarian and vegan. Some of these essential vitamins are water soluble and others are fat soluble vitamins. Water […]
B Complex
The B vitamins contained in B Complex play many vital roles in our bodies, including the production of energy and formation of blood cells. B Vitamins help our cells burn fats and glucose, producing more energy. They assist in the production and repair of DNA, improve memory, brain function and heart health, strengthen your immune system, […]
Magnesium Deficiency and Supplementation
Magnesium Glycinate is made up of Magnesium, an essential mineral, and glycine, a nonessential amino acid. It is considered an electrolyte. Electrolytes, such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, chloride and others, are responsible for the electrical activity in the body and without them your body could not function properly. This vital nutrient plays a fundamental role in a […]
5-HTP
5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid produced in your body and which leads to the production of serotonin, an important hormone for regulating your mood. 5-HTP is the short name for 5-Hydroxytryptophan. To produce the supplement, a naturally occurring substance derived from the seed pods of griffonia simplicifolia, a West African shrub, is used. It is fairly well […]
The Value of Iodine
Iodine was discovered by the French chemist Bernard Courtois in 1811. Courtois uncovered this new element when he was extracting sodium and potassium compounds from seaweed ash. It occurs naturally and is mainly found in oceans and brine pools. Seaweed or kelp is a primary source of natural iodine. Iodine is an element and it is required […]
Melatonin: Beyond Sleep
Located near the center of the brain, the pineal gland is a very small organ shaped like a pine cone, which was once known as the “third eye.” The pineal gland produces melatonin, which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones. The pineal gland often appears calcified in x-rays, which is usually due to […]