Ellagic acid is something you likely consumealready (or if you're don't, you'll likely want to start). What is it? It is a plant chemical shown by scientific research to possess impressive antioxidant, anti-mutagenic and anticancer properties. Research to date suggests that the consumption of this acid may not only lower inflammation and fight off cancer, but also…
Because fulvic acid is able to improve how our cells use things like antioxidants and electrolytes, it's become popular for slowing down aging, improving digestive health and protecting brain function. In fact studies, now show that fulvic acid has antioxidant, neuro-protective, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties What does fulvic acid do for your body exactly? As…
More pungent in taste than closely related greens like kale, cabbage and collard greens, the bitter quality of mustard greens is a sign of their high phytonutrient content. Why are mustard greens good for you? They're are packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals and protective antioxidants, including glucosinolates and polyphenols, yet because of their slimming calorie count, mustard…
For a long time, "oil" was a bad word when it came to our skin, but now the use of beneficial oils has gone very mainstream. And for good reason too! Squalane oil is one of the many skin-boosting oils, and it's typically recommended for all skin types. Squalene is actually already present in our…
L-serine metabolism is critical for survival. We depend on this important amino acid for proper brain development, and it plays a critical role in the synthesis of proteins, neurotransmitters, nucleotides and lipids. What does serine do? Research exploring the unique longevity of Ogimi villagers in Japan suggests that the amino acid helps you to live longer.…
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, which means the body can flush out excess vitamin C that it doesn't need. While this reduces the risk for vitamin C overdose/toxicity, it's still possible to experience symptoms if you take too much vitamin C in supplement form. What are the side effects of too much vitamin C?…
The following is an adapted excerpt from Beat Autoimmune, The 6 Keys to Reverse Your Condition and Reclaim Your Health, by Palmer Kippola with foreword by Mark Hyman, MD (Kensington Books). Palmer is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who reversed her MS by removing her inflammatory root causes and healing her gut. She has…
You may have heard about D-aspartic acid for boosting testosterone levels and helping build muscle, but does it really work? While some studies suggest that it's effective, others show that it doesn't cause any difference in testosterone or body composition. So the question remains: What does aspartic acid do in the body, and does it…
Glutamate is the most abundant amino acid available in the human diet and also the most concentrated amino acid in the brain. It's similar to the other 19 amino acids because it's used to make proteins, facilitate metabolic functions and for energy production. But what makes the glutamate amino acid unique is that it's considered…
Getting a good variety of amino acids in your diet — especially essential amino acids that your body can't make on its own — is crucial for maintaining overall health. That's because deficiency in any essential amino acid can cause side effects like sluggishness, compromised immune function, loss muscle mass, changes in appetite and more. The…
