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...
A 12-week randomized controlled trial has shown that healthy individuals consuming a microalga-based Omega-3 supplement can achieve significant drops in cholesterol levels. The study, published June 2020 in Nutrients, reported a 25% drop in very-low-density...
As politicians debate forcing children to wear face masks, it appears there is little discussion on how face coverings may affect the “pandemic” that pre-dates COVID-19: poor respiratory fitness. According to a new study from the American Heart Association...
