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Aug 26, 2020
The Benefits of Natural Ingredients
Foods can be split into two groups: “natural” or whole foods, and “fragmented” or processed foods. Natural foods have been planted on this earth through the processes of nature, oftentimes with little manual labor needed during the food’s growth and production.
Aug 24, 2020
Why We Avoid Artificial Flavors
Artificial flavor is, “any substance, the function of which is to impart flavor, which is not derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof.”
Aug 21, 2020
The Benefits of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a plant compound often found in red wine. Known in part for its strong antioxidant benefits, red wine can thank much of its health benefits to resveratrol. It is typically concentrated mostly within the skins and seeds of grapes and berries. Resveratrol can help prevent and treat high blood pressure.
Aug 21, 2020
The Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a clear substance that is naturally produced within your body. Found primarily in your skin, connective tissue, and eyes, its main function is retaining water to maintain lubrication within your tissues to keep them moist. It can help speed up the healing process.
Aug 21, 2020
The Benefits of Biotin
Biotin is a water soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B family. Also known as vitamin H, biotin is able to convert certain nutrients such as carbohydrates into energy which is used as fuel within your body. It helps form the structure for the body’s keratin production, the main protein in hair, skin, and nails.
Aug 21, 2020
The Benefits of Vitamin A
Vitamin A is involved in a number of bodily functions including vision, immune function, reproduction, and cellular communication. Vitamin A is an essential part of rhodopsin, a protein that absorbs light in the retinal receptors. It also supports the differentiation and functioning of the conjunctival membranes and cornea.
Aug 21, 2020
The Benefits of 5-HTP
5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally occurring amino acid. The human body uses 5-HTP to produce serotonin. Serotonin deficiency can lead to issues with sleep, obesity, anxiety, depression, and other health issues. GABA works with 5-HTP to produce serotonin, stabilizing your mood. 5-HTP is also known to help prevent migraines.
Aug 20, 2020
The Benefits of Electrolytes
Supplementing electrolytes into your diet is necessary for nearly all bodily functions; therefore, analyzing the health risks of having an electrolyte imbalance would be effective to determine the health benefits of electrolytes. Some symptoms of an electrolyte imbalance include an irregular heartbeat and weakness.
Aug 20, 2020
The Benefits of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine
N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine is able to expedite the detoxification process of alcohol within the liver by breaking down harmful toxins faster. At an extreme level, NAC is given to patients in the form of an IV to prevent kidney or liver damage by breaking down harmful drugs or alcohol.
Aug 20, 2020
The Benefits of Antioxidants
Antioxidants main impact on the body is their ability to protect the body from harmful cells called free radicals. Free radicals are commonly linked to chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and many other life-threatening diseases. The body is exposed to free radicals oftentimes through external environments.
Aug 20, 2020
The Benefits of Full B-Complex
The benefits of each individual B vitamin are described above, with each having different individual impacts on your health. Because the individual B vitamins have different benefits to them, it is difficult to encapsulate all of the benefits of B vitamins simply. Full B-complex has a direct impact on brain function.
Aug 20, 2020
Why We Avoid Artificial Preservatives
Artificial preservatives are used most frequently in packaged food to make them last longer in stores. It can be very difficult to completely eliminate preservatives from your diet but cutting down is easy and recommended for improved long-term health.