Scientific name: Linum usitatissimum1 Other common names: Linseed1 Description: Flax seeds, also commonly called linseeds, are edible oilseeds derived from the flax plant, which is a flowering plant with blue flowers.2 …
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The Everything Guide to Dietary Supplements: Safety, Truthfulness, Science, Regulation, Litigation
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Molecular Marvels: Glucosinolates
Have you ever wondered why a glass of orange juice is touted as an immune-booster, while colorful berries boast heart-healthy benefits? While we often associate certain health benefits with specific …
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Probiotics and the MGBA
Part of the MGBA Series What are Probiotics?The second half of our psychobiotic treatment approach to anxiety is probiotics. The term probiotics refers to living microorganisms that confer health benefits …
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Prebiotics and the MGBA
Part of the MGBA Series What are Prebiotics?We’ll start out this gut-healing series with prebiotics. They are one half of the psychobiotic treatment plan, and can be defined as chemical …
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Introduction to the Gut Microbiome and Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (MGBA)
Part of the MGBA Series A traditional theory of mental health proposed a very brain-centric view; that is, people believed they experienced feelings like anxiety, stress, or depression because something …
