H. Pylori is a difficult infection to treat with conventional antibiotics because of problems such as antibiotic resistance. Often, people with the infection have to use triple antibiotic therapy or quadruple therapy, which involves antibiotics and medications to reduce stomach acid. And even then, cure rates are only as high as eighty-four percent. Not only…
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.
Bilberries have been well studied for their beneficial effects on human health due to the high anthocyanin content. These compounds are also what give bilberries their rich dark color. Supplements containing bilberry extract have been shown to be beneficial in protecting against a number of eye conditions including macular degeneration. As far back as the…
Active Hexose Correlated Compound or AHCC for short is a supplement that’s used primarily in Asia, usually as a complementary treatment for serious diseases like cancer. When used in combination with chemotherapy it can have an immune system enhancing benefits and protect against side effects. AHCC is derived from an extract of hybridized Basidiomycetes, which…
Tendon and ligament injuries are very common and most often associated with either a sports injury, accident, or making repetitive movements. They can be difficult to manage and recover from, but supplements may help speed up healing. In 2007, I took an antibiotic which would change the direction of my life drastically. It happened just before…
Almond milk is one of my favorite milk substitutes that I use for my daily hot chocolate and oatmeal. Many vegans use almond milk, but it can be hard to find a product without carrageenan or guar gum. Both of these ingredients are very common in food products and supplements, usually as a thickening or…
Many of the essential amino acids to build muscle are abundant on a plant-based vegan diet. The problem can be with food-combining, making it difficult to form complete-protein meals. That’s where vegan protein powders come in! The easiest way to quickly put more protein into your body is to use a protein powder supplement. By…
AHCC has been studied extensively for its immune-boosting effects in humans and has the support of many clinical trials looking at how the supplement may improve the immune system. Many people take AHCC supplements for optimal health and well-being. AHCC is a potent mushroom extract that has several beneficial effects in the body helping which…
Green tea has many healing properties as well as preventing common diseases and conditions which afflict us all at one point. The common cold causes untold misery for millions of people each year, but what if there was a way you could prevent them by simply drinking or gargling green tea? Green tea has been studied…
Increasing your protein intake with vegan protein powders is much better for you than drinking whey protein. In fact, there are many benefits from drinking vegan protein powders. They not only provide all of the amino acids you need but are also loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and all of the things you need to…
Diindolylmethane or otherwise known as DIM is a compound which is formed in the body when you consume cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and Brussel sprouts. DIM has been studied for its numerous health benefits and hormone-balancing effects in the body. If you’re searching for a DIM supplement, I’d imagine you probably know a…