In the 21st century Western world allergies to wheat and other grains seem to be omnipresent. “Gluten-free” products have become a niche industry, making billions for packaged food manufacturers. But this hasn’t been the situation throughout history....
Spirulina is a type of algae that has grown in popularity as a nutritional supplement in recent years. Other types of algae that are popular as supplements include chlorella and kelp. Algae are a large and diverse group of photosynthetic, plant-like organisms that use...
With vision problems like macular degeneration and nearsightedness reaching pandemic-like proportions, a new study coroborating the vision benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein should be widely applauded. During the past decade the two carotenoid phytonutrients have...
Modern society is inarguably toxic. Each day we are exposed to thousands of toxic substances, many of which wreak havoc in our bodies. Of these substances phthalates are probably the most ubiquitous. Phthalates are substances added to plastics to increase their...
Living in a world where new health products become available almost every week, it’s easy for consumers to forget about the more mundane aspects of health—like micronutrients. Fortunately new studies provide gentle reminders and help keep us grounded in...
Most people recognize that heavy alcohol consumption comes with a number or health risks; however, one common health condition that isn’t normally associated with alcohol consumption is macular degeneration. A 2021 study found that moderate to high alcohol...
