Iodine what is Iodine Iodine is a trace mineral as well as an essential element of the thyroid hormones called triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) that regulate the metabolic functions of most cells and have an important role in the process of early growth and development of most organs, particularly the brain. Iodine has many…
Damiana Damiana Scienttific Facts Damiana, also known with its botanical name as Tunera Diffusa, is a small shrub with aromatic leaves that grows in Mexico, Central and South America, and the West Indies and it has traditionally been used as a physical tonic and aphrodisiac, prescribing it for both men and women. It is, actually,…
Dong Quai What is Dong quai Dong quai, also known as Angelica sinesis or female ginseng, is a powerful medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family of plants. People in China, Korea and Japan have been using the root of this herb for over a thousand years as a spice, tonic, and medicine to relieve…
Chaga Mushroom What is Chaga Mushroom Chaga mushroom, also known as Inonotus obliquus, is one of the widely known medicinal mushrooms that has been used by people to fight various cancers in Russia and most of Baltic countries for many centuries.[1] Chaga is a fungus which is a parasite of birch trees grown in cold…
Chamomile What is chamomile Chamomile, a member of Asteraceae/Compositae family, Chamomile is one of the most ancient medicinal herbs and has traditionally been used for thousands of years to calm anxiety and settle stomachs. There are two types of chamomile, namely German chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) and Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile). The dried flowers of chamomile…
Oleamide What is Oleamide Oleamide, also known as cerebrodiene, is an amide of the fatty acid called oleic acid. It is an endogenous substance, meaning it occurs naturally in the body of animals and first isolated in human serum in 1989.[1] Oleamide seems to accumulate in the brain and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) during sleep deprivation…
The truth about cordyceps supplements Introduction Cordyceps is a very popular supplement in the fitness industry due to its effects on pre-workout and athletic performance. This supplement is now one of the most talked topics in the mushroom community and is considered one of the top superfoods. Let’s discover the mystery why there is much…
Cocoa Extract What is Cocoa Extract Cocoa (also known as Cacao) extract is a bitter combination with a chocolate taste, made up of xanthine molecules (theobromine and caffeine) and procyanidins. Cocoa extract also refers to the bioactive compounds that include flavanols or flavonoids and (-)-epicatechin. Supplementing cocoa extract may provide cardiovascular and cognitive benefits through…
[vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Ginseng” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:75|text_align:center|color:%230c0c0c|line_height:1.3″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1527239928366{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1507817140639{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_custom_heading text=”Background” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:50|text_align:left|color:%23c1c1c1|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1517289513107{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Ginseng is any one of the 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, belonging to the genus Panax of the family Araliaceae; Panax means “all heal” in Greek. While there are several…
[vc_row][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Green Tea Extract” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:75|text_align:center|color:%230c0c0c|line_height:1.3″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1527270943014{margin-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1507817140639{margin-top: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ offset=”vc_col-md-5″][vc_custom_heading text=”Background” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:50|text_align:left|color:%23c1c1c1|line_height:1.4″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1517289513107{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Green tea is a kind of tea that is prepared from Camellia sinensis leaves that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make oolong and black tea. Green tea originated in China, but its production has spread to many…