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 […]
Article Summary: Glutathione, a powerful antioxidant found in almost every cell of the body, supports a wide range of health functions.* A tripeptide compound of three amino acids — cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine — glutathione acts primarily as a detoxifying agent, efficiently scavenging different types of free radicals.* Glutathione’s antioxidant properties have prompted researchers […]
Article Summary: Studies demonstrate that anandamide, a neurotransmitter that binds to the cannabinoid receptors in the brain and elsewhere in the body, bestows an overall up-regulating effect on the brain’s reward circuitry.* Dopamine — another brain neurotransmitter — is well-known for modulating excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmissions between brain cells that control emotions, memory, movement, and […]
Article Summary: It might not seem obvious, but the foods you eat can affect your brain health to a great extent. Several studies1 show a correlation between brain function and overall diet composition, including specific dietary components like anandamide. Chemically, anandamide is a naturally occurring derivative of arachidonic acid that can stimulate a sense of […]
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, […]
