January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail—and not just because of lack of determination. Busy schedules, family obligations and complicated diet plans can play havoc on even the most dedicated goal-setter. The...
A 2020 study examining whether Lipoic Acid supplementation could decrease elevated plasma triglycerides in overweight adults discovered a secondary benefit: weight loss. The study, conducted by researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science...
A new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists at the Zoonosis...
New research has discovered that conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity syndrome (ADHD), bipolar disorder, and even basic aggressive behaviors may be linked with sugar intake. This finding is not earth-shattering news for health advocates who have...
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....
Ginkgo Biloba today is known for the many medicinal benefits of its leaves and nuts. But not many people know that the Ginkgo Biloba is the oldest tree on earth. “It is a living fossil,” says noted British botanist Sir Peter Crane, PhD, writing in a Yale University...
