Soy protein and whey protein, these two popular proteins are continually being evaluated, so the ultimate question is: Which is better?
When you examine both soy protein and whey protein you will find both similarities and differences in the two.
Vitamins and minerals in foods are bound to natural food complexes with proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. The human body recognizes this entire food complex as food. Most supplements, however, are synthetic combinations of isolated USP vitamins and minerals. These are often formulated to claim 100%(or more) of the Daily Value on labels. But these vitamins and minerals are not bound to anything, and may have an entirely different chemical structure than those found in foods. Read the rest of this entry »
What is the blood-brain barrier?
The blood brain barrier is a barrier of tightly packed cells that the body uses to protect the brain from chemicals and infections in the blood, while still allowing essential functions.
Why do we need antioxidants that can cross the blood-brain barrier? Read the rest of this entry »
According to a research study conducted by Dr. Rath Research Institute, a nutrient formulation has been shown to exhibit anti-proliferative effect on leukemia cells, both in vitro and in vivo.
Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in the soft, inner part of the bones (bone marrow) and often moves quickly into the blood. It can then spread to other parts of the body such as the lymph nodes, the spleen, liver, central nervous system and other organs.
So what does the formulation contains?
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Healing crisis, also known as Herxheimer Reaction, are processes in which the body undergoes an intense period of cleansing (detoxification), rebuilding and repairing. This reaction occurs when the body tries to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than they can be properly disposed of.
The more toxic one’s bodily system are, the more severe the healing crisis. There will be a temporary increase in symptoms during the cleansing process, which may be mild or severe depending on the toxic residue built up in your body over the years.
Such reactions are temporary and can occur immediately — or within several days, or even several weeks, of a detox. Symptoms usually pass within 1-3 days, but on rare occasions can last several weeks.
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. People develop diabetes because the pancreas does not make enough insulin or because the cells in the muscles, liver, and fat do not respond to insulin properly.
As a result, the amount of glucose in the blood increases while the cells are starved of energy.
The most common type of diabetes is type 2 diabetes, which is sometimes also known as adult-onset diabetes.
Is there a cure for type 2 diabetes?
Have your doctor ever told you that taking supplements is a waste of money, and that you could get everything you need from your food, as long as you eat a healthy diet?
Well, they could be wrong.