Acne is an incredibly common condition that will affect most people at one time or another. Could a simple supplement like zinc picolinate be the answer for people who suffer from acne? Did you know that one of the symptoms of zinc deficiency is acne? It recently happened to me and it lasted for months!…
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.
Garlic is one of those old folk remedies that is supposed to cure just about anything you can think of. And there is actually some good evidence behind some claims for garlic or allicin being able to prevent and treat various health conditions. So, which garlic supplement is the best one to choose from and…
A lot of people at one time or another experience various digestive issues. Can probiotics improve digestive health in people who have a sensitive stomach? Digestive health problems can be down to various causes such as a bad diet, viral or bacterial infection, antibiotic use, or even commonly prescribed medications like antacids and proton pump…
When transitioning to a vegetarian diet, people can sometimes run into problems by not consuming enough vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Some nutrients can only be found in significant amounts in animal products. So, if you’re a vegetarian, you should consider taking supplements to stay healthy. Before you continue reading, if you haven’t read…
Good bacteria in humans have beneficial effects on basically every system in the body. They regulate our immune system, mood, and may even protect us against certain cancers. Bacteria account for a large proportion of the biomass that we have. These bacteria are made up of good and bad, and they play a significant role…
Many people ask me: what supplements should I be taking if I practicing calorie restriction? Well, there are many types of CR diets, so it’s difficult to give a general answer. Some people eat a vegetarian or vegan diet and therefore need to supplement certain vitamins and minerals. Other people eat an omnivore diet and…
Nature gives us many natural ways to boost our immune system and protect us against viruses and bacterial infections, which can lead to poor health. When we are young we can fight off infections easily, but as we get older, the immune system ages and it becomes a little harder to shrug them off as…