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: Glutathione — a tripeptide compound comprised of three amino acids (cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine), is produced in the liver and exists in every cell in the body in reduced (GSH) and oxidized (glutathione disulfide, or GSSG) states. Known as the body’s “master antioxidant,” glutathione acts as a free radical scavenger and detoxifying […]
The potential benefits of curcumin—the primary bioactive pigment in turmeric—have been extensively studied, spurring an ever-growing number of curcumin nutritional supplements to enter the market.
Learn more about how curcumin supports immune functions and why you should use a curcumin supplement for optimal support.
Finding and sticking to a diet that helps minimize irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms can be a tedious and uncomfortable undertaking. Because there’s no known cause of IBS—nor a cure—individuals typically experiment on their own, trying out a range of restrictive diets in the hope that one will contain the right combination of foods.
The gut microbiome might well hold the largest unexploited treasure trove of new discoveries for human health—and the first steps toward unlocking the microbiome’s secrets have proven to be immensely promising. In recent years, a flurry of new research has shed light on the possibility the gut microbiome holds the key to effective treatment of a broad range of health conditions due to its multidimensional role in key physiological processes
As a first-line treatment for cancer, chemotherapy saves the lives of countless individuals who wouldn’t otherwise survive their illness. At the same time, it is one of the most feared treatments in medicine because of its destructive and wide-ranging side effects. I
For individuals who don’t have a gastrointestinal disorder, gut health is rarely a priority. In fact, many fail to consider the wellbeing of their gastrointestinal system at all, particularly when it is overshadowed by the more ostensibly pressing concerns of supporting the health of their brain, heart, liver, and kidneys. However, the importance of gut health is difficult to overstate because it directly impacts the health of all other of the body’s organ systems.
Each year, millions of Americans struggle to manage their weight. Unfortunately, that weight management can be elusive. In a culture in which stressful lifestyles, limited physical activity, and a plethora of high-calorie food options are common, a person’s health can take a back seat more often than not. Indeed, even a vigorous exercise routine might not be enough to make up for the hours spent sedentary, and many face significant internal and external barriers to eating a healthy, calorie-appropriate diet.
