Category: Nutrition and Supplements

Stem cell therapy promotes tissue regeneration and wound healing. Efforts have been made to prime stem cells to enhance their regenerative abilities. Certain marijuana components, namely the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) and psychoactive tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are defined as immunomodulators. Migration and differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are known to be involved in various regenerative processes […]

Within the last 30 years, the obesity rate for adult Americans has more than doubled from 15% to 32% and currently, it is estimated that two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, a 42% increase since 1980. A primary cause of this obesity epidemic is thought to be gross caloric intake, which has risen […]

What is Vitamin C? Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component. It is required for the synthesis […]

What is L-Carnitine?  Carnitine, derived from an amino acid, is found in nearly all cells of the body. Its name is derived from the Latin carnus or flesh, as the compound was isolated from meat. Carnitine plays a critical role in energy production. It transports long-chain fatty acids into the mitochondria so they can be […]

What is Flaxseed Oil?  Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) and flaxseed oil, which comes from flaxseed, are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, a heart healthy omega-3 fatty acid. Flaxseed is high in soluble fiber and in lignans, which contain phytoestrogens. Similar to the hormone estrogen, phytoestrogens might have anti-cancer properties. Humans have used […]

The practice of using nature as pharmacy dates back to antecedents and continues today as many of the medications currently in use are derived from plants. Dietary supplements are food products, extracts or concentrates that are intended to supplement diets because they contain certain dietary ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, herbs, and amino acids. They […]

What are Probiotics?  Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that may benefit a person’s health. They are present in the human digestive system and in some foods and supplements. Probiotics are useful bacteria. They exist throughout the body, although people largely associate them with the stomach and intestines. As evidence of a link between the […]

What is Glucosamine?  Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage, the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made in a lab. There are several forms of glucosamine, including glucosamine sulfate, glucosamine hydrochloride, and N-acetyl glucosamine. It serves as a building block for various functional […]

Erectile dysfunction (ED) has been defined as the persistent inability to achieve or maintain penile erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. Together with premature ejaculation, ED represents the most common among the symptoms of male sexual disorders. The prevalence rates of ED are estimated to range from 1-10% in adults aged <40 years to 50–100% […]