Author: Matylda

Humans can't producetheir own vitamin C, which is why it's important to get it daily from outside sources. But there's a problem: When people take large doses of vitamin C, most of it is poorly absorbed and quickly excreted. Scientists have found a solution.

Vegan procollagen contains an amino acid profile identical to human skin type I collagen. In a clinical trial, an oral vegan procollagen formula decreased wrinkles by 13%-14% in eight weeks.

Calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, and deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract have been shown to confer symptomatic relief from heartburn and dyspepsia. Those who seek to reduce or eliminate their reliance on proton pump inhibiting drugs should consider taking 1-2 chewable tablets containing these three nutrients after meals and at bedtime.

The discovery of the human microbiome is changing the ways we think about health and disease. Microbiome is the term for the trillions of living organisms that reside in and on the human body. An estimated 100 trillion microorganisms live in the gut alone—that’s up to ten times the number of cells that make up the body itself.

Mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. Modern science has pinpointed a primary reason: They contain beneficial compounds called beta glucans that boost immune function. 

During our youth, abundant levels of growth hormone (GH) promote an energetic physiology essential for healthy metabolism and an optimal ratio of lean muscle tissue to body fat. By the time we reach middle age, however, levels of essential hormones such as testosterone and DHEA decline, while age-associated decreases in muscle mass and increases in body fat become noticeable.

The versatile and semi-essential amino acid glutamine can improve intestinal health and exercise response.

Magnesium and vitamin D enhance each other’s benefits by boosting nutrient activation, absorption, and delivery. Magnesium and vitamin D are vital to overall health. But you're taking either one alone, you're not getting the full benefits! Research has shown that these two nutrients rely on each other to provide systemic benefits.

With age, lung function begins to decline. The problem is further exacerbated by exposure to secondhand smoke and air pollution. This decline threatens overall health, quality of life, and lifespan. Scientists have identified four plant-derived ingredients that can help counter this decline. Human studies have validated significant improvements in lung function. 

Chronic stress can raise cortisol levels, leading to health issues. Researchers have identified specific plant extracts clinically shown to reduce elevated cortisol and feelings of anxiety.

A low-cost amino acid facilitates a diverse range of biological functions. Taurine has been shown to improve markers of health implicated in rapid-onset aging, along with disorders such as heart disease, sarcopenia4 and dementia.

After-meal bloating and other gastrointestinal disturbances can impair our quality of life. Four plant compounds have been shown to relieve after-meal bloating and other GI disturbances.