Not until recent years has much been known about a nutrient called nicotinamide ribose. A vitamin B3 (niacin) precursor present in trace amounts in milk and beer, nicotinamide ribose is showing promise as an anti-aging nutrient, helping to stave off mitochondrial aging, brain health, and blood sugar control. Longevity Molecule More studies on humans need […]
Health Benefits of Hemp Seeds
It may be one of the latest health-fad foods, but the hype is justified — the humble hemp seed seems to offer endless health benefits with its abundance of essential fatty acids, protein and antioxidants. While Cannabis sativa may often be associated with a more controversial consumable, the versatile plant offers useful fibers for clothing […]
Calcium Confusion: Should Women Supplement?
Too little calcium and vitamin D in your diet leads to an increased risk of osteoporosis and broken bones and taking supplements has been shown to help prevent these problems. However, some studies have also shown that taking supplemental calcium may also increase your risk of heart attack and stroke. Researchers at NTNU and the University of Oslo […]
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
A savored spice for thousands of years, cinnamon spans the globe across households and cultures, providing its trademark sweet spicy bark flavor to sweet and savory dishes. This widely used spice is actually an evergreen tree native to Sri Lanka and South India, and offers a bounty of health benefits, from antioxidants to anti-cancer activity. […]
Decoding Baby Formula Chemicals: Part 6
Zinc Sulfate / Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate Zinc is an essential mineral for development and organ function. The forms of zinc present in breastmilk are known to be highly absorbable, however, only present in the first three months of lactation, after which, it tapers off. The body can utilize zinc sulfate and zinc sulfate monohydrate, but […]
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