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) …
The Top Six Health Reasons to Indulge in Chocolate
Comforting chocolate is has a reputation as a mood-enhancer and aphrodisiac. While these benefits have been scientifically confirmed, chocolate’s boons go far beyond in energizing, nourishing and protecting your health in powerful and enjoyable ways.
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 10 Key Ways Oregano Oil Boosts Healing
Oregano oil is an essential oil derived from the oregano plant. This remarkable substance contains dozens of compounds with diverse effects, including the potent carvacrol and thymol (discussed below), polyphenols, tannins, anthocyanins and flavonoids. (R) It’s antibacterial, antioxidant, (R) anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventing, and modulates the immune system in beneficial ways. (R) It fights all types of …
A Guide to Healthy And Unhealthy Fat Types in Food
You may have heard that a low-fat diet is healthy, or is best for keeping fit. For most of my life, I consumed food with no concern at all for how much, or what kinds of fat I was eating. It turns out that good fats, and lots of them, are in fact crucial for …