Unless you’ve been asleep for the past few years you know there’s a robust debate about whether a high protein diet is beneficial and effective or whether it’s detrimental to health. There are primarily two groups of advocates for high protein...
Though the health benefits of probiotics are now widely accepted, the use of probiotics for infants is still being debated—at least by medical “authorities.” Forty years ago probiotics were relegated to the status of snake oil by the medical...
Cognitive decline in the elderly is growing at alarming rates, but one bit of good news is that a step as simple as taking a daily vitamin/mineral supplement will add a degree of protection. New research—referred to as the COSMOS Mind study—determined that...
People living in desert regions appreciate pomegranate trees (Punica granatum) because they are so resilient and can thrive in harsh conditions. Meanwhile, people working in laboratories appreciate pomegranates for the myriad of compounds they contain, and the wide...
Supplementing with turmeric extract was linked to significant reduction in muscle soreness following exercise, according to a new study from India. Turmeric is a flowering plant (Curcuma longa) that is part of the ginger family. Both turmeric and the curcumin derived...
Wikipedia asserts there is “no or litttle evidence” proving Omega-3 fatty acids confer any health benefit. “Evidence” to Wikipedia means multi-million dollar pharmaceutical-funded studies done in the same manner that are applied to new drugs...
