As the concept of “Blue Zones” approaches its 20th birthday, it may be beneficial to take a new look at the health principles highlighted by the research. Even though blue zones theory (and later, The Blue Zones book) have detractors, there are common...
A couple of months makes a lot of difference. Just 60 days ago if you suggested elderberry could help battle COVID you’d promptly be censored by Google for “spreading disinformation”—then you would have been kicked off of Facebook, Twitter and...
Nagalase is an enzyme with the technical chemical name alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase. It has an important role in the body and is essential for optimal health; however, elevated amounts can be an accurate indicator for serious health issues. Nagalase breaks down...
A new review of current research has determined that Vitamin D supplementation is effective in “slowing the progress” of Parkinson’s disease. The review was conducted at University of Palermo in Palermo, Italy, and published in Nutrients in March...
A new study from Israel has found that a type of phytonutrient called carotenoids inhibited the secretion of the MMP-1 enzyme—the enzyme responsible for collagen damage—by around 50%. Meanwhile a Penn State University study found that people with...
Numerous epidemiological and clinical studies indicate that a diet rich in fruit, vegetables and herbs improve health in a number of ways. Phytonutrients in the foods are the primary catalyst for these health benefits. Many of these studies are documented here on the...
