Millions of us take these every day. Are they necessary? Desireable? Dangerous?
We all know that eating well affects how we feel and function. Did you know that the right balance of vitamins and minerals will help your brain work optimally? Here are six vitamins and minerals that are extremely important. Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6, AKA pyridoxine, is one of the 8 B complex vitamins that help…
Omega-3 fatty acids… I’m sure you’ve heard of them. They’re important components of our diets. For the why, and how to get them into your body, read on… Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that play key roles in our bodies. Up to 20% of the brain is composed of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The most…
You know that what you put into your body plays a role in your brain health. Essential nutrients and brain boosting foods are crucial to maintain a sharp mind. But we can’t always get adequate nutrition from our daily diets. Because of this, there’s been a recent surge of nutritional supplements geared toward enhancing…
You’re eating better, exercising regularly, and sleeping. What else can you do? Here are a few herbs that can help you manage your blood glucose levels… Basil essential oils lower blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant. It improves insulin sensitivity and slows stomach emptying time Cloves contain the antioxidants anthocyanin…
As we get older, our risk of cognitive decline increases. This happens for many reasons. First, our cells are all aging and suffering the effects of oxidation.This includes our brain cells. Our cells are exposed to oxygen and gain energy, but also become damaged. Oxygenation causes the buildup of free radicals, agents which damage our…
Did you get the answer to question number 1 right? Let’s look at number 2….. Supplements must be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, (the FDA, or USFDA), before being sold…..FALSE! How about number 3….. The regulation of supplements is the same as drugs/medicines…FALSE again! In 1994 the Dietary Supplement Health and…