A Better Diet for Better Sperm Health
Simple ways to improve male fertility If you’re planning to start a family, here’s how to improve your chances of success. About 2/3 of couples succeed in getting pregnant within six months of starting unprotected sex. However, as many as 1 in 6 couples do not become pregnant within a year. Although the focus…
How Vitamin C Can Kick Addiction
The versatile vitamin’s mechanisms of action This article serves as Part 3 in our series on vitamin C, pain, and opioid use disorder. Check out Part 1 to learn about the vitamin’s use in the management of pain. In Part 2 we dive into its potential for easing opioid withdrawal symptoms and drug cravings….
Chios Mastiha in the News
Scientists discover further infection-fighting properties of Chios mastic gum Chios mastic gum (CMG) is an aromatic resin produced from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus var. Chia, which is mainly grown on the island of Chios, Greece. It has been used as a natural remedy for stomach and intestinal disorders for more than 2500 years.[1]…
The Antiviral and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Quercetin
The value of quercetin for respiratory health beyond allergies Quercetin is another well-known member of the polyphenol family. Considered a flavonoid type of polyphenol, quercetin is found in many fruits and vegetables, including onions, apples, cherries, broccoli, tomatoes, and berries, as well as green tea. We look to quercetin most often seasonally as a…
Health Benefits of Grapefruit Seed Extract
A natural antimicrobial and antioxidant with apparent anti-aging effects Grapefruit, also known as Citrus paradisi, is a hybrid fruit that originated centuries ago as a natural cross between sweet orange and pomelo.[1] While the seeds of the grapefruit are not typically eaten, grapefruit seed extract (GFSE) is increasingly being used as a dietary supplement,…
Nutritional Support for Seasonal Allergies
Focus on antioxidant support Although spring brings the joys of warmer days and colorful flowers, it’s also the beginning of allergy season for many (over 19 million of us, to be exact!)[1]For some of us, allergies hit us worse in the fall. Unfortunately, if you have an allergic disposition, it may never seem to…
The Healthspan Imperative
Why healthspan is the new focus of geroscience “Life is short, and the older you get, the more you feel it. Indeed, the shorter it is.” This quote by actor Viggo Mortensen sums up how many people feel when they reach middle age and beyond. They start to realize how important it is to…
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body
Why we shouldn’t ignore the oral microbiome If you’re like me, you’d prefer not to dwell on the millions of bacteria living in your mouth. But if you care about your health, you can’t ignore the oral microbiome! Up to 700 different species of bacteria live in various niches within the mouth.[1],[2],[3] Even individuals…
Molecular Hydrogen: An Adjunctive Therapy for Conventional Cancer Care?
Evidence suggests this unconventional antioxidant can help mitigate radiation side effects We’ve delved into many of the basics pertaining to hydrogen (H2): what it is, its history of use, and various means of delivering it to the body. We also have discussed how it acts as a selective antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory, and as…
Health Benefits of Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Its use in weight management, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), also known simply as lipoic acid, is a naturally-occurring substance that is an essential cofactor for several enzymes.[1] ALA, synthesized in the body from a medium-chain fatty acid known as octanoic acid,[2] plays a key role in mitochondrial metabolism and energy production.[3],[4]…
Molecular Hydrogen and Autoimmune Disease
Multiple clinical studies report improvements in autoimmune disease with hydrogen treatment Although hydrogen (H2) is well known as an alternative fuel, recognized as such in the Energy Policy Act of 1992, only in 2007 did it begin to really make the scene in medicine. Although used for the purpose of preventing decompression sickness in…
The Promise of NAC for Mental Health and Addiction
Numerous studies support the use of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for mood disorders and substance use cessation N-acetylcysteine (NAC), well-known for its function as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory,[1],[2] is commonly used in the clinic as a mucolytic,[3],[4] the treatment of choice for acetaminophen overdose,[5] and to help prevent liver damage resulting from acetaminophen and other toxic…
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