Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world. This popularity is due to the fact that it not only helps other foods taste better, but also because it has been utilized as a medicinal for thousands of years. The 2011...
The American Heart Association website reports that cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been the leading killer of Americans for decades. Notwithstanding this infamous ranking, the website also proclaims that “medical advances and prevention efforts have helped...
The most challenging conundrum of pain management is that physical exercise lowers inflammation and pain levels, but pain itself limits exercise habits and decreases the likelihood of exercise. The situation creates a pain cycle that is difficult to defeat. The same...
Vitamin K is well-known for supporting heart health and bone strength, but the results of a new study from Denmark prove the nutrient is also critical for lung health. According to the study’s findings, people who don’t get enough Vitamin K are at a higher risk...
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...