Wellness & Research Blog: Phytonutrients

Vit-C-fights-Resp-Illness

Researchers at world's largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementat...

Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused...

Researchers at world's largest hospital find Vitamin C supplementat...

Higher Vitamin C blood serum levels are associated with a reduction of respiratory infections, according to a new Chinese study. The study, which focused...

Green-tea-and-B3

Green tea and Vitamin B3: New study highlights powerful nutrient sy...

In a new pre-clinical laboratory study, aging brain cells from elderly mice were shown to restore a youthful energy balance within 16 hours following...

Green tea and Vitamin B3: New study highlights powerful nutrient sy...

In a new pre-clinical laboratory study, aging brain cells from elderly mice were shown to restore a youthful energy balance within 16 hours following...

Nelumbo_nucifera

The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature...

The amazing history and health benefits of lotus flower

Most people recognize the lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) due to it's symbolic representation in both current and ancient religions. It was an omnipresent feature...

Veggies-for-muscle

The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly...

The missing component for building and maintaining muscle: vegetables

When it comes to supplementing the nutrients necessary to build muscle, protein, creatine, glutamine, magnesium and isolated amino acids usually top the list. Clearly...

Microplastics-heart-disease

As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to ...

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since,...

As studies mount, researchers estimate microplastics contribute to ...

In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since,...

Fruit-Veggie-fiber-study_LR

Study identifies best fiber supplement for the 94% of Americans who...

According to a 2021 study, 94% of Americans don't consume enough fiber. Considering the popularity of low-carb diets today, this statistic isn't surprising; after...

Study identifies best fiber supplement for the 94% of Americans who...

According to a 2021 study, 94% of Americans don't consume enough fiber. Considering the popularity of low-carb diets today, this statistic isn't surprising; after...

Soy-beans-and-pod

If you're avoiding soy because you're afraid of the "estrogen effec...

Soy intake in Asian countries is about five times higher than in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is because of culture....

If you're avoiding soy because you're afraid of the "estrogen effec...

Soy intake in Asian countries is about five times higher than in the U.S. Part of the reason for this is because of culture....

Microplastics-in-body

News media says there's no way to remove microplastics from the bod...

Microplastics are in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. After twenty years of warnings from "conspiracy theory people" on the periphery,...

News media says there's no way to remove microplastics from the bod...

Microplastics are in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. After twenty years of warnings from "conspiracy theory people" on the periphery,...

Dementia-man_LR

U.S. dementia cases estimated to double by 2060: These ten nutrient...

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 was 42% in the...

U.S. dementia cases estimated to double by 2060: These ten nutrient...

A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health found the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 was 42% in the...

Omega-3-caps

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementing increases exercise benefits and pr...

Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted...

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementing increases exercise benefits and pr...

Two studies published a month apart are reinforcing the numerous previous studies documenting the cardio benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. The first study, conducted...

Onions-fight-cancer

Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a ca...

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or...

Quercetin and anthocyanin---the flavonoid duo that make onions a ca...

When scanning the ingredients in your favorite nutritional supplement, you're not likely surprised by the inclusion of exotic herbs from the Far East or...

Elderberry-on-tree

Elderberry: The world's favorite immune boosting nutrient also prof...

At the start of a new year just about everyone has the same two health goals: keep the immune system strong in the heart...

Elderberry: The world's favorite immune boosting nutrient also prof...

At the start of a new year just about everyone has the same two health goals: keep the immune system strong in the heart...