Dietary Supplements, Nutraceuticals, and Functional Foods

Lately, everywhere I look, I am surrounded by protein; protein cereal, protein coffee, protein pasta. Protein everything. Consuming a lot of protein daily brings a variety of health benefits, including …

“Perhaps the most tragic way that self-deception harms us is that we start believing our lies and we teach them to others.” ―Cortney S. Warren We all have that friend …

“In the land of the blind, the snake oil salesman is king.” ~ Anonymous Often in this column, we examine a particular study in depth to separate the wheat from …

SEE AI/ RESEARCHER GENERATED CENTER FOR FOOD AS MEDICINE & LONGEVITY REVIEW OF STUDIES HERE For the millions living with arthritis, the quest for relief often leads beyond prescription medications …

Introduction: Sleep’s Role in DNA Repair Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it’s a biological necessity, a time when the body undergoes critical repair and rejuvenation. Emerging research suggests that the …

Scientific name: Curcuma longa, synonym Curcuma domestica; Curcuma aromatica Other common name(s): Indian saffron, turmeric, turmeric root, the golden spice1 Description: Turmeric, a member of the ginger family, originates from …

DescriptionAlgae are naturally occurring, water-based, simple photosynthetic organisms. Algae can also be referred to as “sea vegetables.” Like all plants, algae live by using photosynthesis to create their own nutrients, …

Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response to fight infection or heal damaged tissue. However, chronic inflammation – when the body’s inflammatory response does not end when it should …

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 …

The Everything Guide to Dietary Supplements: Safety, Truthfulness, Science, Regulation, Litigation, etc. An Overview of Usage, Including Consumer Motivations, Impact on Health, and Government Regulations **I. Introduction** A. Definition of …