When it comes to sleep, you should think of it as a nutrient. That’s because just about every bodily function depends on getting appropriate amounts of quality sleep. In fact, the effects of sleep deprivation can be observed causing harm to the body almost...
Researchers reviewing data from a 16-year population based study have demonstrated a link between low blood concentrations of vitamins D and K and an increased risk for all-cause mortality. The research was gathered from the Prevention of Renal and Vascular End-Stage...
L-Carnitine is a non-protein amino acid found in meat, fish, milk and dairy products. It plays a role in lipid metabolism by transporting long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria and is a popular supplement for fat burning, energy promotion and blood pressure....
In addition to diet, exercise and supplementing, Optimal Health Systems has always advocated regular deep breathing exercises in order to maintain optimal health. And we have advocated this practice for well over two decades! For your convenience, we are providing...
Green tea has been studied extensively for a myriad of health benefits. One of those benefits is cholesterol regulation. Unfortunately not all of the studies have come to the same conclusion. Recognizing this situation, in early 2020 a Chinese university set out to...
A new meta analysis that surveyed 40 earlier trials on Omega-3 fatty acids is cementing the fact that the nutrient is absolutely critical for cardiovascular health. The survey totaled 135,266 subjects and the results were published earlier this month in the journal...
