Nutraceuticals

Iron Balance: From Absorption to Anemia, Understanding the Key Factors

Iron, Nutraceuticals, Other Health Conditions /

Iron is vital for the body, forming hemoglobin and aiding oxygen transport. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, but anemia is not always due to low iron intake. This article covers iron absorption, maintaining iron balance, and factors affecting it, besides insufficient intake. It also discusses nutrition and diets to combat iron-deficiency anemia without merely increasing […]

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The Power of Vitamin A: Beyond Vision and into Respiratory Health

Nutraceuticals, Vitamin A /

Vitamin A, also known as retinol, is a vital fat-soluble vitamin found in various sources. It can be obtained directly from animal-based foods like liver, milk, and eggs, or indirectly from plant-based sources containing carotenoids, such as carrots and sweet potatoes. However, the conversion of carotenoids to vitamin A in the body, especially from plant

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Enhancing Mood with Water-Soluble Vitamins: B-Complex and Vitamin C

Depression and Anxiety, Mental Health, Nutraceuticals /

Water soluble vitamins, including vitamin B and C are important for our mood.  A recent study conducted in the inpatient psychiatric unit of Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston found that vitamin C deficiency is highly prevalent in the psychiatric inpatients [1].  Strong evidence from clinical studies also suggests that supplementation of vitamin B could decrease

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The Key to Successful Aging: How to Boost Glutathione in Your Body

Glutathione, NAC, Nutraceuticals /

Earlier this week, a study in Ageing Research Reviews delved into how glutathione, an internal antioxidant also known as GSH, relates to aging [1]. This tiny but vital molecule plays multiple essential roles, including protecting our cells, helping with detoxification, maintaining balance in our bodies, and even controlling cell growth and death. GSH works closely

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CoQ10: A Natural Solution for Countering Statin Side Effects and Promoting Heart Health

CoQ10, Nutraceuticals /

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a fat-soluble compound found in living organisms, plays pivotal roles in cellular energy production and antioxidant defense. However, the body’s ability to produce CoQ10 diminishes with age, often starting in our late twenties or early thirties. Although our bodies can synthesize CoQ10 from amino acids, this process relies on several vitamins, including

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Can White Kidney Bean Extract Help Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Balance?

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Recently, both amylase inhibitors and glucosidase inhibitors have emerged as potential approaches for weight loss and the treatment of diabetes. Starch is the arrangement of glucose molecules, and enzymes like amylase and glucosidase break it down into glucose. By inhibiting these enzymes, starch can’t convert fully into glucose, reducing blood sugar spikes and aiding weight

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Optimizing Vitamin D Supplementation: Latest Discoveries and Synergistic Effects

Nutraceuticals, Vitamin D /

In our previous post, we covered the basics of vitamin D. Now, we’ll explore how to effectively supplement vitamin D based on recent findings from the past few years, as sun exposure and dietary intake alone may not suffice. Some readers have shared their experiences, revealing that even when their vitamin D levels tested below

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Vitamin D Basics: Understanding Functions, Deficiency, and Replenishment

Nutraceuticals, Vitamin D /

The recognition of vitamin D has long been linked to preventing rickets, and in recent years, its role in assisting calcium absorption has also gained widespread acknowledgment. However, the functions of vitamin D extend far beyond these aspects. In this post, we will delve into the fundamentals of vitamin D, covering the cutoff points for

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