Article Summary: As part of the normal metabolic process, our body produces free radicals, or reactive oxygen species (ROS). However, when our production of free radicals increases — because of exposure to radiation, chemicals, smoke, pollutants, and other factors — it results in oxidative stress — a state of imbalance when the body is unable […]
Quercetin is a flavonoid — a class of plant pigments displaying antioxidant effects and supporting the body’s natural response to inflammation (like curcumin, found in turmeric).* Quercetin is found in a wide range of fruits and vegetables, like apples, grapes, berries, tomatoes, shallots, onions, capers, seeds, and nuts, and in different plant parts, including bark, […]
Article Summary: Although you might not have heard much yet about anandamide, it’s a nutrient that plays a critical role in making you feel happy. Its name comes from ananda — the Sanskrit word for internal bliss or happiness. Although it is a lesser-known brain compound, anandamide is one of the most important endocannabinoids — […]
Article Summary: Our body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) has immense untapped therapeutic potential, and anandamide is an integral part of that system. Often called the ‘bliss molecule,’ anandamide supports the optimal functioning of a wide range of processes throughout the nervous, cardiovascular, immune, renal, and gastrointestinal systems.* Although the signaling pathways through which anandamide works are […]
Article Summary: The role of anandamide in benefiting brain function has drawn significant scientific interest since its 1992 discovery. The name is rooted in the Sanskrit word Ananda, or ‘internal bliss,’ which emphasizes the molecule’s beneficial effect in regulating emotional and mental well-being. Anandamide can support a healthy response to mild anxiety (not Generalized Anxiety […]
Article Summary: Quercetin and Coenzyme Q10 are both antioxidants. Here’s what makes them different: quercetin is a plant-derived flavonoid, known for its bioactive and therapeutic properties. Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), is a biological pigment (quinone) produced naturally by most organisms. In humans, both quercetin and CoQ10, also known as Ubiquinone, demonstrate strong antioxidant effects and support […]
Article Summary: It is well understood that a flavonoid-rich diet consisting of foods like apples, grapes, berries, cruciferous vegetables, black tea, wine, cocoa, and chocolate play an important role in supporting heart health. The class of plant pigments responsible for the distinctive color of fruits and vegetables, called flavonoids, are known to have positive effects […]
Article Summary: Glutathione (GSH) is a low molecular weight tripeptide consisting of cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. Its role as an antioxidant in eliminating free radicals and protecting cells from oxidative stress is well-known and is of significant interest.* Glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant synthesized by cells and its therapeutic benefits support a wide […]
Article Summary: When it comes to cannabinoids, there seems to be a lot of confusion about the right amount needed to benefit from their immense therapeutic potential. Cannabinoids are a class of naturally occurring compounds primarily found in the cannabis plant (phytocannabinoids) and humans and in a wide range of animals as endocannabinoids . Tetrahydrocannabinol […]
Article Summary: A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights the association of low fruit and vegetable consumption with a higher risk of kidney failure in U.S. adults. Plant-rich diets contain flavonoids — a class of compounds that extend antioxidant effects to support optimal kidney functioning. Quercetin belongs to flavonol, […]
