Article Summary: Butyric acid, also known as butyrate, is a short-chain fatty acid produced in the intestine by  the bacterial fermentation of undigested dietary carbohydrates. Butyrate is animportant energy source for intestinal cells (colonocytes). Growing scientific evidence indicates the important role of butyric acid in promoting both healthy gut function and brain function1. When considering […]

Article Summary: Berberine is a naturally occurring bioactive ingredient widely known for helping to maintain healthy blood glucose levels, promoting weight management, supporting cardiovascular functions, and exerting neuroprotective effects.* When taken orally as a nutritional supplement, berberine can help address metabolic conditions by beneficially modulating key metabolic pathways and cellular targets involved in both glucose […]

Article Summary: The aging process is typically associated with the body’s increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Excessive ROS causes oxidative stress and can severely damage cellular components, including DNA, lipids, proteins, and organelle membranes. The decline in the body’s natural antioxidant defense system and the damage caused by ROS contribute negatively to the […]

Article Summary:  Quercetin is a natural component found in onions, apples, tomatoes, lettuce, broccoli, and black and green tea. Quercetin is an antioxidant and helps maintain normal inflammatory responses in cells to support healthy heart, brain, and immune functions2. So, why might it be beneficial to include a quercetin supplement in your regimen if it […]

Over the last few years, glutathione supplements have been appearing on store shelves and health food websites. So what are the benefits of glutathione supplementation? Does it really help? Whenever a hot new supplement like glutathione hits the market, it is important to consider the research before jumping on the bandwagon.

The good bacteria in your gut breaks down the undigested fiber in your food and produces butyric acid—a short-chain fatty acid crucial for gut and brain health. While butyric acid is primarily produced in the gut, butyric acid can be directly found directly through plant oils and animal fat and indirectly through fiber-rich foods..   Butyric […]

If the contents of your gut are leaking into your bloodstream, then your immune system, responsible for protecting you from hostile bacteria, takes up arms against what is leaking out of your gut, leaving your gastrointestinal tract at risk of experiencing collateral damage

Learn to include butyrate-rich foods in your diet regimen, and discover how butyrate supplements offer an easier way to support your gut health.

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.

Article Summary: Oxidative stress is an umbrella term that refers to the processes in the body when oxidants (the molecules that are harmful to tissues and organs) outnumber the body’s antioxidants. Glutathione is the body’s most abundant non-protein compound in organic tissues that acts like an “antioxidant superhero”. Although it is naturally produced by the […]