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Phosphatidylserine is an essential phospholipid found on the inside of most cells. Its migration to the exterior of the cell sends out an “Eat me!” signal that triggers engulfment by cells called phagocytes. (R) Phosphatidylserine supplementation has a nootropic effect in the healthy and has been proven effective in treating many health issues, primarily of …
Grape seed extract, a health supplement derived from grape seeds (also available as grape seed oil), has demonstrated anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and heart-protecting features, (R) and has powerful antioxidant functions. (R1, R2) It’s a potent source of polyphenols, including resveratrol, quercetin, flavanals, flavanols, and anthocyanins, that explain much of its health-promoting activity. (R1,R2) The extraordinary …
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 …
Eleuthero, AKA Siberian ginseng, is an herb used traditionally in Russia and East Asia for many reasons, including reduction of stress and fatigue (R) and treatment of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, among others. (R) Despite the name, Siberian ginseng is actually distinct from the “true” ginsengs: Korean ginseng, Asian ginseng, and American ginseng. It’s …
Anxiety is a state of overstimulation in the nervous system by way of excess of neurotransmitters and hormones like glutamate, cortisol and adrenaline and a deficiency of GABA and/or serotonin. Correcting these imbalances and eating a non-stimulating diet that keeps blood sugar steady go a long way towards correcting this overstimulation. Most therapies that work …