In an industrialized country like the United States, factories, plants, and vehicles operating on gasoline are just the norm. But, have you ever stopped to think about how these things impact the environment and air we breathe? Just because you can’t see toxic air pollution, it doesn’t mean that it’s not there negatively impacting the […]
It’s amazing how the substances that make up the food we eat can affect the functioning of our bodies. In particular, a substance found in animal meat and cruciferous vegetables called L-glutamine, or simply glutamine. Few of us have even heard of this important amino acid, much less how it impacts the body; but, the […]
If you have ever taken the time to look at a box of cereal, you will likely notice that it has been fortified with several vitamins and minerals. One of those vitamins is Vitamin B1 or what is commonly referred to as thiamine or thiamine hydrochloride. While not widely known, it is actually a common […]
While most people are familiar with the B Vitamins, as well as Vitamins C and D, very few think about Vitamin A and the impact it has on the body. The reality, however, is that it is extremely important and crucial for the functioning of several organs. Without it, your eyes, gut, and even lungs […]
With the prevalence of autoimmune diseases, it is likely that you or someone you know has one. In fact, in the United States, more than 50 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease and it happens to be the number one killer of women under 65. To further put it into perspective, cancer affects 9 […]
