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, […]
Article Summary: If you’ve ever smelled rancid butter or parmesan cheese, or worse, vomit, then you know the distinctively unpleasant smell of butyric acid. Naturally found in milk, butter, and parmesan cheese, and as an anaerobic fermentation product in the human gut, butyric acid stinks. Its name derives from the Latin word for butter, butyrum, […]
Article Summary: As the primary endogenous antioxidant naturally produced in our cells, glutathione is critical for detoxification, nutritional regulation, and protection against cellular damage.* Comprised of three amino acids — cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine — glutathione acts as a free radical scavenger, eliminating harmful oxidized molecules known to cause a wide range of adverse […]
Article Summary: Berberine is a natural constituent of a variety of plants, such as goldenseal, Oregon grape, European barberry, and tree turmeric. A very bitter-tasting substance, it is usually found in the roots, rhizomes, stems, and bark of these plants. Berberine is quite well-known to aid in maintaining healthy blood glucose levels in people with […]
