Magnesium is one of those minerals that many people fail to get enough of, but it’s super important for a healthy mind and body. It comes in many different forms and depending on what you want to use it for, some forms are better than others. What is Magnesium and why is it important? Magnesium…
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.
Choosing the best B12 supplement can be a bit confusing for a lot of people. There are so many of them, and they go by different names and different forms. In this article, I’ll help you choose the best and most absorbable form of vitamin B12 to help boost your energy and prevent a deficiency. Vitamin B12 isn’t something most people…
Getting poor sleep every night can just about wear anyone down and can have significant impacts on your health too. Healthy sleep habits are just as important as the foods you eat. Some diets can be very low in key micronutrients which affect sleep quality, such as magnesium and zinc. Over the years I’ve run…
Pycnogenol is a patented or branded form of pine bark extract which is derived from the bark of French Maritime Trees which grow in the southern part of France. It has been credited with numerous health benefits and has been studied extensively by researchers in treating many common diseases. Pycnogenol contains a high level of…
I’m sure that when you think of natural remedies to prevent and treat bladder infections, one of the things you think about is Cranberry juice. But there’s something much better for dealing with UTI’s: it’s called D-mannose. D-mannose is actually present in cranberry juice, which was thought to prevent infections, but recent studies have shown…
Millions of people suffer from allergies, and the prevalence has been increasing for decades. The in the US, there was a 50% increase in allergies in children from 1997 to 2011. Could poor diet be the reason for this? And are natural compounds in foods like quercetin and bromelain helpful in providing relief from common…
Where do you get your protein? No, just kidding! There’s a big misconception out there that you cannot build and maintain muscle mass on a vegan diet, but this is flat out wrong. You can easily get enough protein from a vegan diet and also supplement protein if you need a bit extra. In this…
Healthy blood flow throughout your body and brain is very important if you want to live in good health to old age with a sharp mind. Herbs are just one way that you can improve circulation to your brain. If you have very poor circulation, the symptoms can be obvious and even require immediate medical…
A lot of vegans have insufficient vitamin D levels according to several studies conducted in recent years. This is in part due to the modern lifestyle where people are working long hours in the office and other people live in northern latitudes where they can only get vitamin D at certain times of the year.…
The amount of omega 3 that you can get from eating a vegan diet can vary depending on which foods are included in your diet. Omega 3 is not a vitamin but an essential fat, and for some vegans, getting enough can be a bit difficult if you’re not eating the right foods. However, there…