There are many forms of quercetin supplements out there to choose among and they are often combined with other ingredients such as vitamin C, bromelain, resveratrol to enhance its effects in the body. Often people will go for a larger dose because they believe it will be absorbed better. And to some extent they are…
Category: Supplements
Vegan supplements are important to provide optimal health and well-being and make up for any deficiencies which may be present on a vegan diet. These may include vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and other compounds that are not found in plant-based foods.
It has been quite some time since I last made an update about my diet or supplements on my blog. One of the main reasons is that not a lot changed for a while and there wasn’t really anything to update on. I feel that any frequent updates about ‘what I eat in a day’…
Many people right now are looking for ways to boost their immune system by using supplements. Fortunately, nature does provide us with many powerful and natural ingredients that can give your immune system a boost and help reduce your risk of getting sick. However, to get the most benefit from taking these supplements, first, you…
Zinc is an important trace mineral that we all need to remain healthy. One of the obvious signs of a deficiency is hair loss, but this is usually temporary and regrowth will occur once zinc levels are corrected through supplementation. Most people in developed countries don’t have to worry about supplementing because they get enough…
White Peony Root has been used in Asia for over one thousand years to help treat many types of autoimmune diseases. Paeoniflorin is the most active ingredient and appears to modulate the activity of key immune cells involved in autoimmunity. Autoimmune diseases are quite common, affecting around 23.5 million Americans, with women being at a…
I recently discussed how drinking spearmint tea can help reduce acne in women who have a high sensitivity to androgens or have too much testosterone. When spearmint is used as a tea or as a supplement, it can have beneficial effects on the skin by reducing oil production, reducing pore size, acting as an anti-inflammatory…
When we are young our skin is able to snap back into position very quickly. However, with age, the amount of time the skin takes to return to its position is slowed and this is a sign that you’re losing the elastic fibers due to the effects of photoaging and the aging process itself. In…
Although there are a huge number of vitamin supplements out there designed to help improve your skin, nail, and hair growth, the vast majority of them contain massive amounts of biotin. It’s almost impossible to find a good multivitamin supplement without mega-dosing on biotin. Although very safe in high amounts, some people can experience side effects…
Seasonal allergies are on the increase with millions of people now suffering from them. It never used to be this bad, something happened over the last few decades that caused a significant rise in the number of people suffering from allergies such as hay fever. Research has linked the western diet and its influence on…
Beta Glucan and AHCC are both popular supplements meant to help boost the immune system and are often used alongside conventional medical treatment to increase the effectiveness of therapies in treating disease. There are hundreds of published studies showing that both are effective in activating an immune response, which can help fight off viral and…