If you’ve ever been to Church, then surely you’ve heard of the “4 horse riders…” Or commonly known as the “4-Horsemen”. …And of course, how they are symbolic descriptions of different events which take place at the “end of times”. Well this isn’t about your personal religious standpoints (nor would I attempt to intrude there)… it’s about their symbolism and REAL WORLD ... Continue Reading
Tomato Extract for Healthier Arteries?
A compound found in tomatoes may help fend off vascular diseases, according to a laboratory study[1] recently published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research. In tests on mice, scientists found that a substance called 9-oxo-octadecadienoic could combat dyslipidemia (a condition caused by abnormal buildup of cholesterol[2] and/or fat in the bloodstream). By stopping ... Continue Reading
Birch Bark May Fight Weight Gain
A natural substance found in birch bark may boost your metabolic health, recent research[1] from the journal Cell Metabolism shows. In tests on mice, scientists discovered that a compound called betulin may help cut cholesterol levels[2], prevent diet-induced obesity[3], protect against insulin resistance[4], and reduce risk of atherosclerosis[5]. For six weeks, researchers ... Continue Reading
Vitamin K2 and Why We Need It
Did you know that so many of the problems in our bodies are caused by excessive calcification? Calcium can get deposited in the walls of the arteries and vessels and can cause bone spurs, as well as calcification of soft tissues. Some of the possible diseases that this can manifest into include obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and even osteoporosis. Here's where ... Continue Reading
Role and Benefits of L-Arginine
Arginine or L-Arginine is considered a semi-essential amino acid that is obtained from the diet and is necessary for protein synthesis in the body. It helps the body get rid of ammonia, helps in making compounds such as creatine, L-glutamate, L-Proline and Glucose. Arginine is a pre-cursor to nitric oxide, which is a biological gas required for intra-cellular communication and ... Continue Reading