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Astaxanthin has been around a long, long time, but it has only recently begun to be recognized as the super-antioxidant that it really is. This reddish-colored pigment is produced by microalgae, and ingested by several different forms of marine life, including salmon, lobster, shrimp, and other red-..

Maca is a nutritionally dense superfood that has been used for 1000s of years. Maca is unique in that it affects men and women differently. In this article we detail how and why to use this amazing food.Before we outline the major benefits of Maca for women, we want to point out that there are sever..

NICOTINAMIDE POWERS YOUR CELLS!Like other B-vitamins, Nicotinamide (as nicotinamide) is a critical precursor to enzymes and coenzymes that turn food into energy.Nicotinamide becomes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD), an important coenzyme that keeps the cogs in your energy wheels spinning. Con..

1. DIABETESConsuming Glucommanan helps decrease blood sugar levels, cholesterol, as well the blood pressure in individuals with diabetes.Glucommanan also assists in keeping normal levels of glucose stable. During a study, patients suffering from diabetes were given Glucommanan for ninety days and th..

Melatonin is best known for its effectiveness as a sleep aid and regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Generally, melatonin is used for difficulty falling asleep, waking in the night, and improving overall sleep quality. Melatonin is particularly beneficial to help to overcome jetlag (especially when tra..

You may have heard of beta-carotene, lycopene, zeaxanthin and lutein, but have you heard of astaxanthin?  Astaxanthin is found in wild caught salmon and krill and astaxanthin benefits are numerous especially when it comes to reducing age spots and boosting energy levels.Astaxanthin is an anti-oxidan..

You must seek help if your insomnia has become a recurring pattern that interferes with your daily life and routine. Insomniacs often complain that they feel fatigued or unrefreshed during the day and seem to lack the motivation that pushes them to do their everyday activities. If you’re suffering f..

HUMAN GENS AND INFORMATIONTwist Bioscience, an American company accelerating science and innovation through DNA synthesis, just struck a contract with Microsoft and the University of Washington to encode information on synthetic genes. That’s, they will make synthetic DNA to store digital data.Digit..

NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTSNatural health products (NHPs) are health products which are consumed to help restore or maintain good health. Natural health products include vitamin and mineral supplements, traditional and homeopathic medicines, probiotics, herbal remedies and enzymes.In Canada, since 2004,..

You Don’t Have To Kill YourselfIt may not up longevity, but workouts will boost life-long healthThe medical community has for decades trumpeted the message that even moderate amounts of exercise pay big returns on health. The importance of cutting back on dietary fat has been repeatedly advised as w..

A Few Words About SupplementsCuriously enough, the use of medicinal herbs and animal ingredients to treat diseases and help people stay healthy dates back to the origins of our species. Indeed, archaeologists found written records of herbal use as supplements on clay tablets in Damas. These tablets ..

MacaMaca, a root that belongs to the radish family, is most commonly available in powder form. Grown in the mountains of Peru. Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids.Maca is widely used to promote sexual functio..