By now everyone knows that mom had good reason to tell you, “Eat your veggies.” Vegetables contain just about every nutrient that growing kids—and adults—need for optimal health. But now new research is showing that eating vegetables is even...
When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3 fatty acids are another group of nutrients that are also critical for maintaining lung health. Omega-3 fatty acids are...
Research is currently exploding on a little known anti-inflammatory compound called diindolylmethane, or “DIM.” DIM, known to many health promoters for its cancer-fighting properties, is a nutrient commonly found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli,...
A new study has found that supplementing with a combination of glutathione and Vitamin C improves sporting performance in middle-aged triathlon athletes. The researchers reported marked improvements in three measurable areas of health—metabolic, cardiac and...
If you’re a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If you’re a pro athlete you might recognize taurine as one of the energy-enhancing supplements provided by your team...
Both the ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations honored mushrooms as “gifts from God.” And no wonder: not only could mushrooms fill the belly when hungry, many types of mushrooms were also found to have healing properties. Today–some 3,500 years...
