Study Spotlight

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in many fruits and vegetables, and it has been gaining interest in recent years due to its enhancing effects on the immune system, including its ability to moderate allergic reactions. But beyond these extremely useful...

Saffron is already known for reducing symptoms of depression and improving attention span, but this bright orange spice may have another potent ability – protecting your gift of sight.

Cognitive strength throughout life is intricately tied to how well blood circulates throughout the body, including in the brain. That’s why B vitamins are even more important than many people may realize. This study examined the blood levels of B...

Obesity poses a number of health risks, including a weakened immune response. But what if probiotics, so often considered a digestive aid, could shift the balance in your favor?

While many people may consider collagen as a supplemental nutrient to help restore youthful skin, there are actually different types of collagen with specific roles in the body. For helping preserve cushioning joint structure, it is type II collagen. In...

Zinc is an incredibly important mineral, involved with at least 300 different enzymes and reactions in the body. It is critical for proper cell division and differentiation, DNA and RNA repair, and the strength and stability of your cells. And...

While our bodies produce melatonin in the pineal gland, this molecule is present throughout the body. And despite its association with sleep because of its support of our natural light and dark circadian rhythms, it may be a potent cancer...

One of the most common causes of hypothyroidism – a slow thyroid — is Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. This thyroid-damaging autoimmune disease typically affects women more than men, generally between the ages of 40 and 60. While there are drug treatments for...

Chemotherapy can save your life, or it can disable or even kill you. Chemotherapy might cure your cancer, but it can give you cancer, too. Fortunately, there are powerful botanicals that have the potential to make chemotherapy more effective and...

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the United States. According to the National Institutes of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 30 to 40 percent of American adults have the condition, as do...

According to the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, almost 7 million Americans are affected by alopecia areata (AA). This form of hair loss is caused by an autoimmune condition. In this case, the body’s own immune system attacks hair follicles and...

While omega-3s are well known for protective cardiovascular effects and mood-balancing actions, they may also provide a strong defense against breast cancer.

Peppermint can make you feel less full after a meal and freshen your breath as part of the bargain. But this common herb delivers a lot more for proper digestion than you might imagine.

Most researchers agree that green tea is an incredibly healthy drink. But could a specific form of green tea supercharge those benefits?

A Canadian review found that, based on evidence from double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials, folate supplementation helped reduce the side effects of the drug, methotrexate (MTX), in this case used for treating severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methotrexate is a powerful...

Ginger and avocado are two foods that pack in a powerful punch of flavor. But what makes them even better is that they can stop the inflammatory process that can lead to weight gain, too.

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, is a naturally-produced substance in your body that helps create brain cells and maintain neural connections. Aging can diminish our levels of BDNF, but fortunately, a powerful herbal compound can help.

Coffee, tea, and cocoa may do more than taste good and give you a bit of a lift. These three foods may actually help you preserve the intricate workings of your brain.

Over time, damage to the lenses of our eyes can lead to cataracts – impaired vision that manifests as blurred images, dulled or yellowed images, or visual distortions. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, cataracts affect over 24 million...

While olive oil gets a lot of attention as a heart-friendly addition to a healthy regimen, olive leaves, rich in beneficial polyphenols, are a key to better blood pressure as well.