Glycine is the simplest amino acid (R) and occurs as a white powder with a taste and texture almost identical to white sugar. Its name even shares the same etymology as glucose. Glycine benefits health in a bevy of ways with a great safety profile. This jack-of-all-trades has been noted by multiple researchers to be a …
Earthing and Grounding: How to Earth Yourself
While “earthing” may sound like a far-out hippy practice without real rationale behind it, earthing benefits are backed by very good theory and some promising research. While earthing and grounding need further research, the hundreds of people studied thus far have seen that the benefits of earthing include lowering inflammation, improving sleep and recovery times …
EGCG’s 11 Most Potent Health Benefits
Of green tea’s many health-promoting compounds, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is the strongest and most abundant. (R) EGCG and several closely related other chemicals present in green tea are to thank for the many health benefits of the salutary drink. (R) Among EGCG’s varied benefits, it is known to protect the brain, counter cancer, and fight …
The 16 Most Astonishing Scientific Benefits of Rhodiola Rosea
The adaptogenic herb Rhodiola Rosea – and its most potent bioactive component, salidroside – has proven itself a worthy addition to your health regimen in many categories: it’s adaptogenic, antifatigue, antidepressant, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anticancer, and modulates the immune system in beneficial ways. (R) Read on to learn the multifaceted benefits of Rhodiola.
Jiaogulan/Gynostemma’s Top 11 Health Uses
The herbal medicine known as jiaogulan in Asia (and gynostemma in the West) is used widely in East and Southeast Asian traditional medicine. (R) Some of the conditions it’s most commonly prescribed for in Asia include diabetes, hepatitis and cardiovascular disease, (R) with evidence mounting for its use in the treatment of cancer and various …