Alfalfa Alfalfa is a nourishing legume used worldwide to feed animals. Many people eat alfalfa sprouts on salads or in sandwiches. Nutritionally, alfalfa is rich in protein; vitamins A, B, D, and K; and several minerals, including iron and copper. As a food supplement, alfalfa is sold by health food stores in powder, tablet, juice, […]

Buckthorn The bark of the thorny buckthorn shrub is used to make various herbal preparations, including tea. Its berries go into the manufacturing of dyes and syrups. Like aloe, this herb contains powerful laxative chemicals called anthraquinones which is why herbalists sometimes recommend it for chronic constipation. Buckthorn is not a gentle laxative! It can […]

Inosine is part of a chemical family called purine nucleotides and acts as a precursor to adenosine, an important molecule for cellular energy. Inosine can be found in brewer’s yeast and organ meats, such as liver and kidney, and is available as a supplement in its purified form. Dietary supplements containing inosine are often marketed […]

NADH is the abbreviation for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, with the H indicating the reduced form that has an extra hydrogen atom. NADM functions as a coenzyme, meaning that it is a required cpfactor for a metabolic process. In the case of NADH, coenzyme functions include roles in energy generation and the production of neurotransmit-ters such […]

Rhodiola comprises more than 200 related species of plants in the Crassulacea family and is generally found in the arctic mountain regions of Siberia (Kelly, 2001). Of the many species of rhodiola, only two have been studied at any appreciable level in humans: Rhodiola rosea and Rhodiola crenulalci (“Rhodiola rosea,” 2002) The root of the […]

Sea buckthorn is a small shrub that produces berries used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and known since ancient Greek times for its ability to enhance energy, promote weight gain, and heal the skin and make it look younger. In more modern times, studies have found that it may be a good antioxidanl and that it […]

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin required as a coenzyme during the synthesis of many proteins involved in blood clotting and bone formation. Good food sources include brussels sprouts, avocado, liver, and dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, broccoli, parsley). One cup of spinach provides enough vitamin K to meet the current AI levels (90 mg/day […]

To support muscle growth, creatine works best with a nutritious diet that supplies ample calories. Figure out your calorie needs, based on your present body weight. Here are some examples: To build muscle, if you’re a man, eat 23 to 27 calories per pound of body weight a day. So if you weigh 165, your […]

Glycerol, also known as glycerin, is an alcohol compound that is most commonly found in the diet as a component of fat or triglycerides and serves as the backbone onto which fatty acid molecules are attached. Glycerol is marketed as a dietary aid for “hyperhydrating” the body by increasing blood volume and helping to delay […]

What it is Tribulus Terrestris? Tribulus Terrestris – a plant that grows in certain regions of temperate and tropical climates. For centuries it has played an important role in traditional medicine. The ancient Greeks used Tribulus as a diuretic (it actually shows diuretic properties, and this is one of more of its advantages) and the […]