Leaves from the olive tree (Olea europaea) have been used as a medicinal for thousands of years, and represents one of the world’s oldest continuously-used medicinals. While most people recognize that the olive fruit—along with oil made from the...
We all have days when we feel wiped out. But if you’re dragging yourself through the week, no matter how much you rest, there might be more going on than just a busy schedule. Constant fatigue, brain fog, and low motivation aren’t always signs of daily stress or poor...
Beta-glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides—a class of carbohydrates. They are found in cereal grains, yeast, fungi and algae. While whole cereal grains and fungal plants have been used for at least two millennia for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the...
The health benefits of Vitamin K2 are seemingly endless—bone support, muscle support, immune builder, energy promoter, and Alzheimer’s fighter to name a few. But Vitamin K2’s ability to improve cardiovascular health is perhaps its greatest benefit. After...
Of all the supplements athletes reach for to increase performance, probiotics probably aren’t even on the radar screen. But according to research they should be, especially when participating in high intensity exercise. Probiotics—also known as flora or...
In 1921 cardiovascular disease (CVD) surpassed pneumonia/influenza to become the leading cause of death in the U.S. It has held that position ever since, including during the much-hyped Covid-19 pandemic. Over one billion people are affected by CVD at any one time,...