First the good news: During the Covid pandemic more people became aware of the immune benefits of Vitamin D, so supplementing with the critical nutrient increased. Now the bad news: Even with the increase in supplementing, Vitamin D deficiency is still more common...
If you’re a workaholic you might recognize taurine as an ingredient in the energy drink you picked up at the local convenience store. If you’re a pro athlete you might recognize taurine as one of the energy-enhancing supplements provided by your team...
Both the ancient Chinese and Egyptian civilizations honored mushrooms as “gifts from God.” And no wonder: not only could mushrooms fill the belly when hungry, many types of mushrooms were also found to have healing properties. Today–some 3,500 years...
Lutein and zeaxanthin are already popular nutrients for supporting eye health, but with the publication of the latest research, the two nutrients may become even more popular for their documented ability to improve athletic performance. According to researchers from...
A new study from Spain has shown that L-carnitine supplementation can aid muscle damage and speed up recovery after exercise. The researchers noted the results are especially effective for test subjects who are already deficient in L-carnitine. The study, a review of...
On May 30, 2023 the U.S. Food & Drug Association (FDA) updated its webpage Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food—and reiterated that the six artificial sweeteners on the FDA’s list are safe for human consumption. Ironically, just one day earlier...
