A Healthy You
When it comes to taking care of ourselves, there are certain things that we all know are important: exercising, getting quality sleep, eating a healthy diet, managing stress and taking our vitamins. But knowing that something is…
Vitamin B6 and Heart Health
High blood levels of homocysteine have been associated with cardiovascular disease. A new study in humans, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that higher blood levels of the active form of vitamin B6…
Interesting statistics on aging
The September issue of Functional Ingredients included an intriguing article on healthy aging, quality of life and dietary supplements. It included a number of staggering statistics on aging individuals and I wanted to share some of…
Wall Street Journal explores the benefits of omega 3s
Did anyone see yesterday’s Wall Street Journal? Check out the article “Beyond the Heart, What Else Can Omega 3s Do?” in the Health & Wellness section. The article explains that while omega 3s are commonly known…
Pamper your heart with CoQ10
CoQ10 has been known to be one of the most studied nutrients in heart health maintenance. It is a fat-soluble coenzyme and is an essential component in the action of enzymes. CoQ10 plays an integral role…