Science Update
Zinc Immunity and the Elderly
Zinc has been touted for the essential roles it plays within the immune system from supporting the barrier of our skin to mediating immunity through…
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Science Update
Zinc has been touted for the essential roles it plays within the immune system from supporting the barrier of our skin to mediating immunity through…
Science Update
B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients involved in numerous metabolic processes that play a significant role in cognitive health.
IBS Support
In my previous blog on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) I shared a new study published December 2015 in the British Medical Journal Open Gastroenterology…
Science Update
Vitamin B12 supports normal brain development. A lower than normal level of vitamin B12 in the brain could adversely affect neurodevelopment in younger…
IBS Support
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic and debilitating functional disorder that impacts many individuals and yet is poorly understood.
Nutrition Notes
Quick: What does vitamin E do in the body? Have no idea? You’re not alone. When it comes to micronutrients you can probably list at least one major…
Science Update
According to a study published last week in the Journal of Pediatrics researchers found that young adolescent male student ice hockey players had a…
Nutrition Notes
In a previous blog on regularity we touched on some of the causes of bowel dysfunction focusing on diarrhea.
Science Update
Magnesium is probably the greatest predictor of all aspects of heart disease. Approximately more than 50% of Americans are deficient in this mineral.
Science Update
There are only a few natural products that have demonstrated the wide range of protective properties as curcumin.
Nutrition Notes
Discover the health benefits of peppermint this holiday season, from digestive support to mental wellness and joint relief, enhancing your festive cheer.