A clove of raw garlic has been a home remedy for colds for generations. Scientists recently addressed strong evidence they have discovered that suggests individuals who take a Garlic supplement daily are less likely to come down with the common cold when compared with individuals who do not supplement with Garlic. Over 140 people volunteered…
Melatonin is a popular product many people are familiar with, but may not understand why it is so essential. Melatonin is often referred to as Sleep Hormone and is a natural hormone produced in the pineal gland, but many people do not know it is also produced by bacteria in the gut. Melatonin plays many…
A new study finds strength training plus fish oil may aid the immune system in older women. 45 women with an average age of 64 participated in this study. The women were separated into different groups. One group performed strength training for 90 days no supplementation another group did strength training with 2 grams of…
According to a new study performed on mice, high vitamin C supplementation over a long period of time may help maintain immune function during aging. Vitamin C deficient mice were feed a diet supplemented with Vitamin C at a dosage level of either 20 mg/kg of body weight or 200 mg/kg of body weight daily…
The immune system is a culmination of molecules, proteins, cells and organs all intended to protect the body against things like bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites also called pathogens. When the immune system is working the way it is supposed to work, it goes unnoticed: pathogens are eliminated or neutralized and the body continues to…
It’s that time of year again, Back to School and Back to Colds, Flus and Allergies. It is the time of year some of us dread. How do you know if you are experiencing a cold, the flu or just seasonal allergies? Understanding the major differences in each of these conditions will help us understand…
A new meta-analysis and systematic review found a Vitamin E deficiency may be associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers looked at 11 studies published between 1950 and 2016. Over 520 colorectal cancer patients and almost 6,000 healthy controls participated in these various studies that looked at the link between serum Vitamin E…
A new study finds that probiotics may aid in restoring imbalances in gut bacterial in patients with the auto-immune disorder systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis affects connective tissue in the body. It is not a common condition, but results in the skin thickening and becoming hard. Occasionally this condition creates problems with blood vessels and internal…
A new review of prior clinical data shows high doses of Vitamin C might reduce the duration of common colds and other types of infections. At a dose rate of between 6 to 8 grams of Vitamin C, prior studies show the duration of colds reduced by almost 20%. In one study 3 grams of…
A new study shows daily supplementation with 300 mg of CoQ10 significantly increases antioxidant capacity and reduces inflammation levels and oxidative stress levels after surgery for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. 41 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) participated in this single-blinded, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study. A random numbers…