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Suma, colloquially known as Brazilian ginseng, is a popular plant remedy that grows wild in South America. (R) Suma is traditionally used to combat stress (R), fatigue and inflammation, as well as for raising immune system function (R) and treating cancer, (R) diabetes (R) and pain. (R) It’s not hard to see why suma is …
Lecithin is a fatty substance that occurs in many plant and animal tissues. Lecithin benefits are due to it being an excellent source of phospholipids, which are the largest component of membranes in the body (eg, cell membranes). (R) Lecithin is rich in phospholipids, including phophatidylcholine (PPC), phosphatidylinositol, phosphatidylethanolamine, (R) phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid. (R) …
Mitochondria are found in most types of human cells, and mitochondrial function leads to production of your energy currency, ATP. Most cells contain thousands of mitochondria, while the heart and brain have some 10,000 per cell. (R) Because of the key roles mitochondria play in energy production, enhancing mitochondrial function may be the lynchpin to …
Astragalus is an adaptogen, or tonifying herb, that is of high importance in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It contains hundreds of active compounds, (R) and broadly fights inflammatory disease in the heart, brain, kidney, liver, lung, and intestines. (R) In addition to powerfully fighting inflammation, it also boasts high antioxidant activity and modulates the immune system …
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.