STAYING HEALTHY IN THE MODERN WORLD The body requires a wide range of nutrients to stay healthy and strong. Though, due to environmental toxins (e.g. heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, cleaning agents, solvents, glues, and synthetic fragrances) in our air, food, and water – our bodies NEED more...
Healthy Mitochondria – A Key to Optimal Health Healthy mitochondria is one of the keys to optimal health and wellbeing. According to Dr. Mark Hyman, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, “when mitochondria are damaged, we suffer from low energy, fatigue, memory loss,...
Zinc is required for the function of more than 300 different enzymes in the body, which play a key role in healthy brain function, antioxidant protection, muscle building, healing, digestion, a healthy metabolism, and a strong immune system. The following are some of the important roles that zinc serves in the...
There are many different ways to supplement the vitamins, minerals, herbs, and nutrients you need and desire for optimal health and well-being. The most common forms of nutrient delivery available today are in the form of tablets, capsules, packets, liquids, shots, and gummies. So, what...
ALL WE NEED IS LOVE The concept of "feel-good", "loving", or "meditative" nutrients may be a foreign concept to some, but it really shouldn't be. In truth, nutrients such as vitamin C and magnesium – which we all need in higher amounts when experiencing any form...
A Common Nutrient Deficiency The scientific literature provides extensive evidence of magnesium deficiency in many populations around the world. Dietary intakes of magnesium in the United States have been declining over the last 100 years from about 500 mg/day to 175–225 mg/day. Epidemiological studies in Europe and...
What is Lecithin? Lecithin is a fatty substance that is found in your body as well as a multitude of plant and animal sources. Some of the most common types of lecithin include soybean, egg yolk and sunflower lecithin. It’s also found in foods like meat, seafood...
The body requires a number of vitamins and minerals for optimal health and a strong immune system. Clinical research has shown that vitamins A, C, D, E, iodine, selenium, and zinc serve a vital function in preventing infections and maintaining a strong and vital immune...
The Power of Synergy In nature – vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients function interdependently in a complex association with one another. Just like human cooperation (and synergy), nutrients also work better when they work together to accomplish various functions and tasks. A classic example is vitamin D. ...
by Timothy M. Marshall, Ph.D. Neuropharmacologist, Nutritional Biochemist NorthStar Neurology PC, Tucson, AZ Chief Science Officer at FoodPharma Healthy Mitochondria – A Key to Optimal Health Healthy mitochondria is one of the keys to optimal health and wellbeing. According to Dr. Mark Hyman, Director of the Cleveland Clinic Center...