The nutrient resveratrol, best known as the bioactive ingredient in red grapes, is celebrating a birthday of sorts. In September 2003 Harvard University researchers published a study showing resveratrol was able to increase the lifespan of human cells. That research...
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...
If you’re looking for one herb that supports just about every health condition known to man, it would be difficult to find one that fits the criteria better than curcumin. Just in 2023 alone, new studies demonstrated curcumin’s effectiveness in four areas:...
By now everyone knows that mom had good reason to tell you, “Eat your veggies.” Vegetables contain just about every nutrient that growing kids—and adults—need for optimal health. But now new research is showing that eating vegetables is even...
When it comes to critical nutrients for supporting lung health, most people think of vitamins C and D. However, according to new research, Omega-3 fatty acids are another group of nutrients that are also critical for maintaining lung health. Omega-3 fatty acids are...
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...
