Article Summary: Moderate physical exercise is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle. Moderate and programmed physical exercise promotes fitness and offers various health benefits. However, intensive physical performance is also known to induce muscle fatigue, oxidative stress, and inflammation. Several studies have established the interrelation between intense physical workouts and an increase in the […]
Article Summary: As the largest digestive gland in the body, the liver performs many vital functions, including removing toxins from the body’s blood supply, regulating blood clotting, and maintaining healthy blood sugar and lipid levels. The liver is frequently exposed to various substances, such as alcohol, chemicals, and drugs, and works to eliminate them from […]
Article Summary Both berberine and turmeric are known for their antioxidant properties and their role in helping to maintain the body’s natural inflammatory response.* Both are bitter-tasting, yellow-colored compounds that protect your body from oxidative stress.* Despite several similarities between these two compounds, they are not the same, and they exert their therapeutic effects through […]
You may have come across barberries in Persian and North African rice pilaf, salads, desserts, jams, or as a flavoring in candies and beverages. Recently, berberine—a compound derived from barberries and other plants—has gained popularity on social media as a potential aid for weight management. But did you know berberine offers a wide range of […]
Article Summary: You might have read or heard about berberine and its therapeutic effects that support various health functions.* This plant alkaloid is known to support healthy glucose and lipid metabolism, in addition to promoting gastrointestinal health, liver function, cardiovascular function, healthy weight management, and immune function.* As an antioxidant, berberine protects cells from oxidative […]
Article Summary: Berberine is a plant alkaloid — a class of nitrogenous organic compounds of plant origin found in many plants, such as Berberis vulgaris (barberry), Hydrastis canadensis (goldenseal), and Berberis aristata (tree turmeric). Berberine has a distinctive yellow color and fluorescence and is known for its various beneficial pharmacological properties. Berberine’s beneficial properties have […]
Article Summary: If you are considering taking a nutritional supplement for heart health, then CoQ10 and fish oil are the most popular options to choose from. Coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10) is endogenously produced in the body, and its level is the highest in organs that have high metabolism rates, such as the heart, kidney, and […]
Article Summary: Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is widely known for its antioxidant properties and is used as a nutritional supplement to inhibit the adverse effects of oxidative stress on vital cellular components.* Although CoQ10 is endogenously produced in the body, the level of CoQ10 decreases with age or due to certain pathological conditions. Depleted levels […]
Article Summary: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), one of our body’s most significant lipid antioxidants, plays a critical role in synthesizing adenosine triphosphate or ATP, better known as the ‘energy currency’ of cells. CoQ10 is abundantly present in the organs that have high metabolism rates, such as the lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, pancreas, spleen, and adrenal glands. […]
Article Summary: You might already be aware of some of the therapeutic benefits of glutathione, such as its mechanism of action in detoxifying your body. As a powerful intracellular antioxidant, glutathione scavenges harmful free radicals, down-regulates oxidative stress, and supports the body’s normal inflammatory response.* Although the body produces and recycles glutathione naturally, the body’s […]
