Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders are becoming more prevalent in the US population. Whether this is from an increase in awareness, in population, or daily stresses, it leaves many individuals searching for remedies and GABA might be one. What is GABA? GABA stands for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, and it is an important neurotransmitter in […]
Supplement of the Month: Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 (or cobalamin) is an important nutrient involved in nerve, cell, and metabolic functions. Vitamin B12 is used with a variety of other nutrients, like vitamin B9 (folate), and iron for the production of red blood cells. This is because both vitamins B12 and B9 connect to DNA synthesis which has a subsequent effect […]
Supplement of the Month: Curcumin
Curcumin is a healing substance found in the spice turmeric. Due to its medicinal properties, curcumin has been getting a lot of attention from the medical community. This awesome supplement reduces inflammation and may help treat cancer, although studies are still underway (1). Although the specific mechanisms of curcumin’s therapeutic effects are still unknown, studies […]
Supplement of the Month: Folate(s)
The use of folates, and specifically folic acid (vitamin B9) supplementation is currently one of the most controversial topics on nutrition blogs and websites. Much of the controversy revolves around the adverse effects folic acid could have on the body and its potential to raise the risk of cancer (Ebbing, 2009). Folic acid is essential […]
Supplement of the Month: Electrolytes
Electrolyte enhancing is becoming more and more common in the marketing of sport drinks and other health products. The addition of these substances to bottled water, for example, make the product much more attractive and expensive. But, what exactly are electrolytes? And why are they so popular? Electrolytes The term electrolytes refers […]
