Research on dietary Supplements, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
Glucosamine is a commonly used ingredient in many dietary supplement products formulated for promoting joint health. If you are considering using a glucosamine supplement, make sure that you read the supplemental facts on the back. In particular, you’ll want to ensure that the product contains glucosamine sulfate as opposed to…
Does Glucosamine Affect Diabetes or Blood Sugar Levels? Read More »
Creatine monohydrate, a commonly used dietary supplement by athletes to improve athletic performance, has been the subject of several research studies. In addition to the studies involving creatine’s effects on athletic performance, researchers have also studies its effects on the brain itself–specifically involving effects on memory…
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The incidence of diabetes has risen dramatically over the past thirty years. According to the CDC, the incidence of diabetes has risen from 3.3 to 8.2 per 1000 population from 1980 to 2008 in the United States. That represents an increase of over 148%. Part of this increase has been linked to the rising obesity
Do Onions Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics? Read More »
Raise your hand if you’re not thinking about shedding a few pounds. Okay, so now you’re sitting in your office or at home reading my blog, with your hand raised in the air. If you’re lucky, maybe you’re alone in your room or at least no one’s looking at you. You might even look a
Do Coffee Mannans Reduce Body Fat? Read More »
Though the popularity of green tea is still predominantly in Asian countries, its following is growing in North America. Green tea itself contains antioxidants and polyphenols, in particular, such as catechins which have a number of potential health benefits including weight loss and promoting cardiovascular health [health benefits of green tea]. Folate and Pregnancy Folate
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Extracts of Pinus pinaster have a long history in traditional medicine or ethnomedicine. Commonly, these extracts are referred to as marine pine bark extract–they’re sold as a dietary supplement known by the proprietary name, Pycnogenol®. Marine pine bark extract has established antioxidant effects and potential use in promoting cardiovascular health. In fact, its antioxidant effects
Benefits of Marine Pine Bark Extract – Pycnogenol? Read More »
Both exercise enthusiasts and competitive athletes are often looking for ways to improve their athletic performance and shed body fat. In most cases, this involves optimizing their training methods and nutrition. Some also look towards nutritional or dietary supplements to help. One common target for potentially improving athletic performance involves increasing blood flow to muscles
Glycine Propionyl-L-Carnitine and Athletic Performance? Read More »
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