April 4, 2007
The Açai berry, pronounced ah-sigh-ee, comes from the Açai palm native to the Amazonian rainforests. The Açai tree is the same tree that yields the heart of palm sometimes used...
February 16, 2007
Glucosamine builds the cushion in our joints and has been found to rebuild damaged joints, restore function and reduce pain in arthritic joints. While it is often expensive,...
February 16, 2007
Dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables is considered the best form of fiber. Cereal fibers (bran, oats) and whole grains are the next best fibers. What makes these fibers...
February 9, 2007
If you're researching thyroid supplements, you most likely suspect, or have received a diagnosis of, hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is a condition where the thyroid produces too...
February 7, 2007
Creator of neurotransmitters, mother of antioxidants, strengthener of cells - it's hard to believe that one amino acid is capable of so many physiological feats. S-Adenosyl methionine...
February 6, 2007
Afraid of taking the supplement that sounds like Sammy? When looking at the unabbreviated name of SAM-e - S-Adenosyl methionine - you might be more frightened. Methionine? ...
February 2, 2007
Collagen is essential for the underlying structure of our muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and bones. Collagen supports the skin, which is why the loss of collagen results...
January 18, 2007
Lycopene is a derivative from tomatoes that is responsible for giving many fruits and vegetables a ripe red color. Lycopene is an important and powerful antioxidant in that it...
January 17, 2007
Potassium is needed for maintaining a normal fluid balance, muscle action, proper transmission of nerve impulses; it assists in the conversion of glucose to glycogen, and in the...
January 17, 2007
Over-training or overreaching is of concern to exercisers, so the use of muscle recovery supplements is a common technique to help resume your program faster. There are four key...
