There are elements that are closely connected with the production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has many functions in the body. One has to do with the efficient flow of blood. L arginine is an amino acid that is needed in the production of nitric oxide. There are studies that found L arginine to help [...]

There are those who consider acai as a miracle supplement. There are those who look at it as ‘fad’ drug. The fact remains that it has stayed in the market for decades; so there must be something to it. Acai berry capsules are available under different brand names. What needs consideration is finding the brand [...]

I was having brunch with a friend of mine yesterday when she suddenly asked me, through a mouthful of food, whether I have heard of the Limu. I cocked my head sideways and told her, “Of course, I’ve heard of it! What do you think of me? That I haven’t heard of a limo before?” [...]

Acai berry may be over rated as a weight reducer. Promoters of the acai berry diet claim that the berry has a combination of essential fatty acids, amino acids and phytosterols that work in combination to improve metabolism, enhance digestion and reduce appetite. This could all be just a marketing ploy. But let us not [...]

There are about forty to eighty essential human nutrients. One of them is niacin, also popularly known as vitamin B3. It is found in a wide variety of foods such as liver, chicken, legumes and in fruits and vegetables. Avocado, tomatoes and broccoli are said to be rich in niacin. Fungi products such as mushrooms [...]

Most people don’t know that when taking creatine with their drinks, they will never get the full amount because bits get left in the bottom of the glass. Supplement instead with micronized creatine monohydrate. This is now the one setting the standard for creatine supplementation because the particles are up to 20 times smaller than [...]

Euphausia superba is the species of krill from which this oil is obtained. Krill are shrimp-like marine crustaceans found all over. They feed on phytoplankton and zooplankton. Three of the most important nutrients found in krill oil are:
Krill oil, upon study, showed that it significantly reduces dysmenorrhea and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Now, some [...]

There are several ways for vitamins and minerals to be absorbed by the body. First, they enter our body through the food we eat. Second is we take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of essential vitamins and minerals. There are various ways of taking supplements and one of the most common methods is taking [...]

Due to the rising consumer demand and a growing body of supporting research, the nutrition industry has evolved to considerably more advanced levels in recent years. Once limited to a few basic vitamins and minerals such as calcium and Vitamin C, their shelves now boast literally hundreds of different nutritional supplements – all the way [...]

Have you heard about the trend towards wellness? This is actually taking supplements and doing activities that prevent diseases. This is much better than having the disease first, then going through a process of curing that disease. Wellness is much better compared to medicine since it affords people a better quality of life.
That is why [...]