EPA omega-3 supplementation can favorably alter systemic metabolism and improve a healthy person’s lipid profile in as little as seven days, but the benefits disappear just as quickly after supplementation stops, says a new study from Finland. Data published in JCI Insight indicated that icosapent ethyl (IPE), an ethyl ester of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), was…
If you think back to high school chemistry, the element magnesium may vaguely conjure up memories of the periodic table. It’s used to make airplanes lighter. It’s used to make fireworks. It’s also found in a range of nutritious foods that your body uses to keep on keeping on. Just as magnesium makes fireworks light up more…
Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature’s best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. He must know – his TED talk has been selected as No 1 2019 Ted Talk (7.8 mio views.) Over the past few decades, both sleep quality and quantity has declined. In fact, many people regularly get poor sleep….
Curcumin can fight chronic diseases by reducing key inflammatory markers, offering a promising natural intervention for conditions including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Researchers in Korea conducted a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and found that curcumin has been shown to significantly reduce inflammation and improve metabolic health….
There’s a lot of chatter these days about the health benefits of ashwagandha. And for good reason. If less stress, better sleep and improved memory are no more than a capsule away, who wouldn’t want to give it a try? But is ashwagandha the cure-all your social media feed claims it is? Integrative medicine specialist Yufang…
Keeping muscles fit and powerful requires hard work. The same concept holds true for your brain, an amazing organ with the ability to change, adapt and get stronger through mental exercise. ”Neuroplasticity“ is the fancy medical term used to describe your brain’s ability to learn and adapt. Think of it as an internal rewiring process…
Cholesterol has long been seen as a key culprit in cardiovascular disease. While it’s true that cholesterol does play a role, not all cholesterol is bad for us. There are two main types of cholesterol. The first type is low-density lipoprotein or LDL cholesterol. This is often referred to as the “bad” cholesterol because it causes fat to…
Research suggests young, active people are increasingly being diagnosed with osteoarthritis at much earlier ages than many expect. I have seen its effects first-hand among my own friends. One, a keen marathon runner, developed stage 2 osteoarthritis in her mid-30s. Several well-known public figures, including Robbie Williams, Tiger Woods and Andy Murray, have also spoken openly about…
Stress and sleep are the top priorities for the next generation of consumers, and they have a growing appetite for supplements that can support them,according to latest market insights. Ahead of her on-stage appearance at Probiota Dublin next month, Ewa Hudson, Director of Insights at Lumina Intelligence, provided a sneak peak into some of the…
Stress isn’t exactly in short supply these days. In fact, more than 1 in 4 adults say they’re so stressed out, they can’t even function, according to a report by the American Psychological Association. That’s a tsunami of a stress hormone called cortisol rising and crashing in our collective systems. Just picturing that wave is … well, stressful….
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