B Vitamins for Brain Health
Simple-yet-powerful nutrients to fight depression, dementia, and more B vitamins are required for just about every major function in the body, from red blood cell production, to metabolism, to brain health. There are eight different B vitamins – B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate) and…
Glutathione, the Master Antioxidant
Does supplementation really increase glutathione levels? Scientists have been trying to understand the aging process for, well, ages. One thing we know for sure is that oxidative stress plays a major role in the aging process, and a powerful antioxidant known as glutathione helps fight that oxidative stress.[1],[2] Oxidative stress is a process that…
Breaking Bad: Homocysteine and Aging
The role of B vitamins in cardiovascular and neurological health “If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” – Eubie Blake, American composer, upon reaching the age of 100 By now it’s widely known that high blood cholesterol levels can be harmful to our health….
Iodine: Essential for the Mother-To-Be
The physical and cognitive health of the developing infant depends on adequacy of this essential mineral Iodine – you may know it as the topical preparation used before surgery for the purpose of disinfecting, or as just another element learned in chemistry courses of high school or college (which you have long forgotten). However,…
Avoiding Alzheimer’s Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond – Part 2 of 2
A proactive approach to reducing the risk of dementia In Part 2 of this two-part series, we investigate some botanicals and additional supplements which complement nutritional and lifestyle factors for the prevention of cognitive decline. Also, you may want to listen to Dr. Decker’s live interview with Natural Medicine Journal on the topic of…
Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s
A proactive approach to reducing the risk of dementia Anyone who has watched the health of a love one decline after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease knows all too well the challenges that come with this condition. Not just memory loss, but personality changes, impaired reasoning skills, and even motor issues – dementia slowly…
From Childhood to the Elderly: Evidence for Melatonin
An array of clinical research shows the safety and efficacy of melatonin in healthy and compromised populations Many a time in life when the stress hormones are flying, we also have the unfortunate experience of struggling to sleep. The experience of insomnia is not uncommon, with about one-third to two-thirds of adults experiencing insomnia…
Maritime Pine Bark Extract: An Anti-Aging Solution?
The anti-aging and metabolic benefits of this highly-researched pine bark compound Maritime pine bark extract, sourced from the maritime pine (Pinus pinaster Aiton), has a long history of use both in industry and in medicine. The tree has been widely used since the 16th century in Europe as source of timber as well as…
Keeping You AND Your Kids Calm, Cool, and Collected in the Coming School Year
Back to school solutions for attention, mood, sleep, and stress It’s rare to find adults or kids who don’t enjoy summer. For many, summertime means nicer weather, more time outside, family or personal vacations, and longer daylight hours to fit in food, friends, and festivities. Time outside the office or classroom helps restore balance…
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