Your thyroid gland is in the front of your neck, as shown in this photo. This is the gland that regulates your metabolism by controlling the rate at which the body converts oxygen and calories into energy. In fact, the metabolic rate of every cell in your body is regulated by thyroid hormones, primarily T3. […]
5-HTP Benefits
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 […]
Osteoarthritis and Hormones
With a dramatic increase in osteoarthritis in women after menopause, it would suggest that decreased female hormones would be a major factor. Here are some studies that have been done over the years that came to the same conclusion. A study on estrogen replacement and osteoarthritis by Dr. Genant at the University of California, San […]
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 […]