Probiotic Chewing Gum with Lactobacillus Improves Morning Breath

4 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Health News / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Just when you thought you’ve heard of everything, researchers from the University of Copenhagen published the results of a study on the effects of probiotic chewing gum (containing lactobacillus reuteri) on morning breath. Morning breath is basically a euphemism for bad breath or as it’s known clinically, halitosis. Typically, halitosis is worse in the morning […]

Probiotic Chewing Gum with Lactobacillus Improves Morning Breath Read More »

Health Benefits of Green Tea?

11 Comments / Dietary Supplements, General Health, Nutrition, Weight Loss Tips / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Next to water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Speaking of water, with all of the potential health benefits of green tea, in particular, perhaps we should be putting it in the water? Seriously. Or rather, let’s take a look at some reasons why you should be drinking green tea more

Health Benefits of Green Tea? Read More »

Natural Remedies For the Common Cold

15 Comments / Dietary Supplements, General Health, Nutrition, Research Studies / Dr. Jarret Morrow

For those of us in colder climates, many of us have already battled the common cold this season. Though generally not a serious illness for those who’re otherwise healthy, the common cold can be a nuisance. Keep reading to find out some natural cold remedies that have been evaluated in randomized controlled trials. What Are

Natural Remedies For the Common Cold Read More »

Can You Lower Your Cholesterol Levels by Eating Pistachio Nuts?

3 Comments / Uncategorized, Anti-Aging Tips, Health News / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Elevated levels of serum cholesterol represent a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. In fact, there’s actually a direct relationship between not only plasma levels of total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and coronary heart disease, but also coronary mortality. In Canada, the current guidelines recommend screening of men over 40 and women over

Can You Lower Your Cholesterol Levels by Eating Pistachio Nuts? Read More »

Does L-Arginine Increase Growth Hormone Levels?

6 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Athletic Performance, Ergogenic Supplements, General Health, Nutrition / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Market research suggests that l-arginine is a very popular amino acid supplement among male students. L-arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that’s involved in several metabolic pathways. Accordingly, a typical western diet provides approximately 3-6 g of l-arginine per day [1]. People are interested in Growth Hormone for potential anti-aging and muscle-building properties. To

Does L-Arginine Increase Growth Hormone Levels? Read More »

Health Benefits of Astaxanthin

7 Comments / Dietary Supplements, Anti-Aging Tips, Medical Conditions, Research Studies / Dr. Jarret Morrow

Astaxanthin is a very potent antioxidant that we’ll be hearing more and more about over the coming years. Specifically, it functions as a carotenoid antioxidant though it does not get converted to vitamin A. Though it’s a ubiquitous pigment found in the marine environment which provides the pinkish-red color to lobsters, shrimp, salmon, and crayfish,

Health Benefits of Astaxanthin Read More »

Do Probiotics Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections?

1 Comment / Dietary Supplements, Athletic Performance, Cardio Performance, General Health, Nutrition / Dr. Jarret Morrow

As a former competitive athlete (in the sports of cycling and winter biathlon), I know that there’s nothing more frustrating than an interruption in your off-season training schedule from getting sick. With all of the buzz surrounding probiotics, do they actually work to prevent upper respiratory tract infections in athletes (URTI’s)? To answer that question,

Do Probiotics Prevent Upper Respiratory Tract Infections? Read More »