How our gut microbiota changes as we age and what the implications are for our health
Healthy aging is a process we all would like to pass through without enduring all the complications associated with our body as it gets older. […]
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
Light drinking by pregnant mothers is claimed not to harm the unborn baby
A new research review has found there is little evidence suggesting that light drinking of alcoholic beverages during pregnancy actually harms unborn babies. Midwives and […]
Protein Supplementation For Brief Periods Does Little For the Casual Sports Person
Is protein supplementation always beneficial? A new study reported in the open access journal Nutrients will inspire little confidence for the casual athlete or sports […]
Astragalus Root
Astragalus propinquus (syn. Astralagus membranaceus) is one of the 50 fundamental herbs used by Chinese herbalists and known in that culture as huáng qí which […]
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang Ylang oil is reckoned to be one of the top ten selling essential oils globally. It is sold for its highly sensuous and soothing […]
Rose Geranium Oil
Rose geranium oil is an essential oil extracted from various Pelargonium species but predominantly from Pelargonium graveolens. It serves as a floral substitute for rose […]
The Many Uses And Benefits Of Lemon Oil
Lemon Oil is regarded as one of the essential oils for cleansing the skin, giving a lift to drinks and adding that refreshing sharpness to […]
Jojoba Oil – Ideal As Carrier Oil And Hair Treatment
Jojoba oil is extracted from Simmondsia chinensis seeds which is a plant grown in much of South America and originated from Mexico. It is a multi-purpose and […]
Huperzine A
Marketed for supporting cognitive functions Improving memory and increasing focus Huperzine A is highly active nootropic alkaloid and ingredient which is extracted from various clubmoss […]
New Nanofibre Protects Probiotics In Beverages
Probiotics do not thrive that well in low acid fruit juices but a newly developed prebiotic nanofiber that partly encapsulates them protects them. A potential […]
A Combination Of Probiotics And Immunotherapy Could Overcome Lethal Peanut Allergy
New research suggests coupling probiotic bacteria with ingestion of tiny doses of peanut could help the vast majority of children deal with food allergies. The […]
What Is Milk Protein Isolate?
Milk Protein Isolate (MPI) is the white powder obtained when all the non-protein components such as lactose and minerals are removed from skimmed milk. The […]
Caseins and Just What Is Micellar Casein?
Casein, often called micellar casein is the protein components in milk curds and is naturally the main protein in cheese. It is a popular protein […]
Low fat diets are not as healthy as first seems.
Low fat diets have long been seen as the way for many of us to maintain a healthy life style, manage our weight and extend […]
Cocoa, Chocolate And Health
It’s always pleasing to read in the press about all the benefits of eating chocolate (usually dark chocolate by the way) or drinking cocoa. Yet […]
What is the difference between whey protein isolate, concentrate and hydrolysate?
Whey protein supplements come in a few different forms. Many supplement companies offer either one or a mix depending on the outcome you desire for […]
Health Benefits Of Bilimbi
Bilimbi fruit might not be a name of everybody’s lips but it is one with some interesting health benefits. The species refered to is […]
Artificial Sugars May Be At The Heart Of Many Health Issues
Artificial sweeteners are now being associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and […]
The Main Health Benefits From Eating Plums And Prunes
Late August through to the end of September is the ideal time for eating plums. As with many stone fruit, they are a satisfying way […]