Metabolic Health
Phyto-Fuel: The Role of Phytochemicals in Supporting Antioxidant Status and Metabolic Health
What are phytochemicals and why do we need them?
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Metabolic Health
What are phytochemicals and why do we need them?
Metabolic Health
The skin is the body’s largest organ and undergoes many changes as we age. Skin aging can occur from the outside (photoaging) and inside (internal aging), contributing to skin changes such as wrinkles, dullness, fine lines, and impaired healing. Photoaging occurs due to external and environmental fa
Immune Support
The vaginal microbiome represents one of the primary locations for microbiota within the female body, and is predominantly populated by Lactobacillus species, which include Lactobacillus crispatus (L. crispatus), Lactobacillus gasseri (L. gasseri), Lactobacillus jensenii (L. jensenii), and Lactobaci
Nutrition Notes
Oxalates, or oxalic acid, are organic compounds primarily found in plant sources, although they can also be synthesized endogenously within the human body. Common plant sources containing oxalates include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) encoura
Nutrition Notes
Explore how short-chain fatty acids and polyphenols can enhance athletic performance, recovery, and gut health, supporting your exercise routine effectively.
Nutrition Notes
Women's health and nutritional requirements are dynamically evolving throughout the different life stages. This may be driven by different biological and hormonal factors that occur during the reproductive years (e.g. menstruation, pregnancy, breastfeeding) and menopause. Finding the right balance o
Research & Education
When we think of anthocyanins—the flavonoid compounds that give red purple and blue colors to fruits and vegetables the usual suspects come to mind first:
Dermatological Health
Proper sun protection is important for everyone, especially since skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. In men, a history of severe sunburn more than doubles the risk of melanoma and increases the risk of squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, though to a lesser exte
Science Update
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an essential nutrient required for healthy red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and the central nervous system's development, myelination, and function. In the U.S., a vitamin B12 deficiency is defined as a serum level below 148 pmol/L (or 200 pg/mL), wit
Cellular Energy
Regular physical activity has consistently been associated with improved mental health outcomes and a healthy stress response. A recent systematic review of 247 studies provided strong evidence that physical activity plays an important role in several factors related to mental health, including self
Supplementation Consideration
As women age, they face various physiological changes impacting their strength, metabolism, and overall well-being. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during menopause, contribute to muscle loss (sarcopenia), decreased bone density (osteoporosis), a slower metabolism, and increased fat accumulation