Whole new fields of research such as nutritional psychiatry have emerged from last 12 years. Stanford has a department of Metabolic Psychiatry. Harvard now has a department of Nutritional Psychiatry. Studies show that simply swapping out processed, sugary starchy foods for whole foods is effective in treating depression. Many scientific studies show that minimizing or […]
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Copper – Importance and Supplementation
Copper is a mineral and we need it in trace amounts. It is found in foods such as organ meats, seafood, nuts, seeds, wheat bran cereals, grain products, and cocoa products. Copper is involved in many of the natural processes in the body. Copper plays a part in many of your body’s organs and systems. […]
Nutritional Supplements that can Help Balance Sex Hormones
First and foremost, remember that nothing can replace a healthy lifestyle. Supplements do help to maintain optimum hormonal balance in body however, they need to be combined (means supplemented) with a healthy and whole food diet, regular exercise/movement and quality sleep. List of vitamins and minerals that support sex hormonal balance in both men and […]
How to Control Psoriasis with Lifestyle Changes and Supplementation
Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid build-up of skin cells. This build-up of cells causes scaling on the skin’s surface. The most common symptom is a rash on the skin, but sometimes the rash involves the nails or joints. It is really worth to try and control any chronic disease with lifestyle […]
Another Study Shows High Vitamin D levels reduce COVID-19 Infection Severity
High Vitamin D levels reduce COVID-19 infection severity: Confirms by a study done by the doctors of Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on the COVID-affected patients of Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad. Improvement of Serum Vitamin D level to 80 to 100 Nanograms per MilliLitre (ng/ml) has significantly reduced the inflammatory markers of COVID 19 (N/L […]
How to Make Vaccines More Effective Using Supplements and Lifestyle
If we’re going to rely on COVID-19 vaccines to bring an end to the pandemic, we need to maximize their effects. For the immune system to fight off infection or generate good protection against a disease following vaccination, it needs a variety of micronutrients. This is likely to be just as true for COVID-19 as for other diseases. […]
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs): Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine. “Branched-chain” refers to the chemical structure of BCAAs, which are found in protein-rich foods such as eggs, meat and dairy products. BCAA are the main essential amino acids for effective muscle protein synthesis. If you are having a protein rich diet especially from animal sources and from […]
Glycine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glycine is the smallest non-essential, neutral and metabolically inert amino acid. This amino acid is an essential substrate for the synthesis of several biologically important biomolecules and compounds. It participates in the synthesis of proteins, of the tripeptide glutathione and in detoxification reactions. It has a broad spectrum of anti-inflammatory, cryoprotective and immunomodulatory properties. Glycine […]
Glutamine – Benefits, Foods and Supplementation
Glutamine is an important amino acid with many functions in the body. Amino acids are building blocks of protein. It has a key role in immune system functioning and intestinal health. Our body naturally produces this amino acid. L-glutamine is the form found in foods, supplements and the human body. Almost any food containing protein […]
Tips to Improve Gut and Intestine Health Naturally
Eat protein. To avoid the blood sugar imbalances that feed bad gut bacteria, eat protein with every meal, even at breakfast. This will help you to avoid sudden increases in your blood sugar. Eat high-fiber foods and complex carbohydrates. Vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and fruit all contain beneficial fiber. Also include variety of beans, […]
Selenium – Importance and Supplementation
Most of the selenium in the body comes from the diet. The amount of selenium in food depends on where it is grown or raised. Crab, liver, fish, poultry, and wheat are generally good selenium sources. Selenium is important for making many body processes work correctly. It seems to increase the action of antioxidants. Selenium is […]
Benefits of Probiotics and Reversing Side-effects of Antibiotics
Why does our stomach get upset when we take Anti-Biotics There are many side effects of using Anti-Biotics, stomach upset is one among them. Most of the people experience some sort of gut issue while taking an anti-biotic drug such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion. While anti-biotics are necessary to kill harmful bacteria and relive […]
Protein Absorption Rate and Utilization for Muscle Growth
Is all the protein we eat is not used for building muscles ? We eat a protein rich meal, what happens? One of the researches conducted by Groen et al., demonstrated that after consuming 20g of protein, 40-50% of that protein is “first-pass cleared,” meaning that it’s used up by the our digestive system and […]
Recommendations for Protein Requirements
If you’re sedentary, aim for at least 1.2 g/kg (0.54 g/lb). Keep in mind that your body composition will improve more if you add consistent activity, especially resistance training, than if you merely hit a protein target. If you’re of healthy weight, active, and wish to keep your weight, aim for 1.4–1.6 g/kg (0.64–0.73 g/lb). […]
Points to Remember while buying a Multi-Vitamin Supplement
Always buy from a reputed pharmacological or nutraceutical company which has proven track record. Stick to a company with a reputation for good manufacturing. Multivitamins don’t meet the Recommended daily allowance (RDA) for some micronutrients Multivitamins may contain extra ingredients but in too small doses to make a difference Many multi vitamins make you choose […]