Nutrition Archive - Page 126 of 152

Salvia: Dangerous Hallucinogen or Beneficial Herb?

Salvia divinorum has become increasingly popular as a recreational drug for its hallucinogenic effects. Although adolescents and college students are just beginning to experiment with this powerful herb, it's no newbie to the list of ...

10 Herbs and Superfoods That Are “Cannabimimetic”

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Coumarin: Inflammation Fighter or Toxic Danger?

Despite its sweet flavor and pleasant aroma, coumarin is a chemical that can have serious effects on health when consumed in high amounts. In fact, high doses have been linked to liver damage, impaired cognitive ...

Exogenous Ketones: How They Help During Dieting or Exercising

Researchers believe that humans, and many other animal species, too, developed the capacity to produce ketones (or ketone bodies) in order to prolong survival during periods of caloric deprivation. (1) Ketones are beneficial for our ...

6 Reasons to Try Bison Meat Now (It’s Lean!)

Considered by many to be healthier than even grass-fed beef and richer in flavor (despite being lower in saturated fat), bison meat might soon become your favorite protein source. Over the past several years, the popularity of bison meat has ...

Baobab: The Anti-Inflammatory, Antiviral, Antimicrobial & Antioxidant Superfood Fruit

Looking for another incredible superfood to add to your life? Look no further than baobab! Baobab, also known as "the tree of life," has been as a food and a medicine (and more) for centuries. Every ...

Malnutrition: 10 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies & How to Overcome Them

Malnutrition is a serious issue that affects millions around the globe. The standard American diet can lead to malnutrition too. Believe it or not, you don't have to have protruding bones or gaunt features to ...

Raspberry Ketones — Do They Really Help With Weight Loss?

Raspberry ketones are chemicals from red raspberries that are used for their flavor and fragrance. Although some supplement companies claim that raspberry ketones promote weight loss and increase lean body mass, there really isn't enough ...

Pepsin: Signs You Need More of This Digestive Enzyme & How to Get It in Your Diet

Pepsin is considered one of the main digestive enzymes that humans (and many other animals) produce. When is comes to digestive/gut health, what is pepsin needed for? It is essential for us to properly digest the proteins ...

Trypsin: Do You Need More of This Enzyme?

It happens naturally by our bodies every day — protease in our digestive system, like trypsin, work to break down proteins. Perhaps this sounds like a simple task, but it's actually a multifaceted process called proteolysis. This ...