Resveratrol (3,4′,5- trihydroxystilbene) is a plant flavonoid (phytonutrient) found in red and purple grapes, red wine, berries (cranberries, blueberries, mulberries etc), cocoa (dark chocolate), and peanuts. It works as a powerful antioxidant and has been found beneficial in promoting health and longevity by improving several cardio-metabolic biomarkers. An excellent safety profile of resveratrol further supports […]
According to a number of studies, the average American consumes up to 50 grams of high fructose corn syrup in a single day. When you add this to other sugars, you could be taking an astonishing 140 pounds every year. This is alarming considering the myriad health hazards of consuming large amounts of high fructose […]
In the 1950s, Ancel Keys (of K ration fame, lived to age 100) found a link between fat in the diet and heart disease. Later research found that it was saturated fat that was linked to heart disease. Eventually, the researchers concluded it was trans fats or fake fats that caused heart disease…in a big […]
If you’re a pet parent or love someone who is, then here’s some news you need to hear… if you want your pets to live long and healthy lives. Because the sad truth is… The rate of cancer in pets is exploding. Just 50 years ago, 1 in 100 dogs got cancer. Today it is […]
When you take a cow hide and tan it, you stiffen the skin into usable leather. A similar process occurs when we have too much sugar in our bloodstream…we “cook” our internal organs and accelerate the aging process. Overcooked foods contain advanced glycation end products (AGES) that cause havoc throughout the body. In this article, […]
Biologists tell us that life on earth billions of years ago consisted of anaerobic (lacking oxygen) microorganisms. Some mutation caused a group of these microorganisms to develop chlorophyll which allowed these tiny organisms to gather energy from the sun in photosynthesis. The by-product, or waste product, of photosynthesis is oxygen, which is a potent free […]
Throughout human history, injuries led to inflammation. Inflammation is a natural part of the healing process and should subside once healing is complete. In the 1950s corticosteroids were developed which reduced the inflammation associated with injuries and surgery…but the healing also stopped because these steroids shut down the immune system. Inflammation is an essential part […]
The complex family of vitamin E: 4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols Vitamin E is the master antioxidant that helps in protecting body from the damaging effects of free radicals that lead to serious degenerative health conditions such as premature aging, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, lung disease, cataracts, cancers and even Alzheimer disease. However, this vitamin is […]
The most common micronutrient deficiency in the world is iodine, eventually leading to goiter, or enlarged thyroid gland. Over 1.5 billion people are earth are affected by iodine deficiency with 650 million suffering from clinical iodine deficiency. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of mental retardation in the world, leading to cretinism. Even in […]
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