Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in energy and red blood cell production, protects DNA, supports cardiovascular and bone health, and is absolutely necessary for memory and overall mental health. The concern is, your body doesn’t absorb vitamin B12 too well. What’s more, it’s estimated that about 40 percent of Americans are deficient. Sublingual B12 appears to provide better results to more people than the normal tablet form. If you aren’t familiar with sublingual B12, read on. (more…)
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining your health, but many people don't know just how important it is. Almost all of us at one point or another have experienced low vitamin D levels, whether we have realized it or not. Symptoms often manifest as poor energy, insomnia, compromised immune system, and mood imbalance. That's why I want you to know these 9 facts about D. Everyone needs to know these, so let's dive right in! (more…)
To continue our series on probiotics, I’m going to introduce you to another important strain – Lactobacillus plantarum. As with other probiotics, this strain supports the digestive system and encourages healthy immune function. This strain, when combined with other beneficial strains of bacteria, may support overall health and wellbeing. [1] To get a better handle on the benefits of this powerful probiotic, let’s get into the research. (more…)
Quite a bit of attention has been placed on the benefits of probiotics lately. Not familiar with these helpful bacteria? Simply put, probiotics are microorganisms that support your immune system, help you digest food, and absorb nutrients. [1] You should know, however, that probiotics is an umbrella term and there are many different strains of bacteria that are included. Today, we’re going to discuss an important strain of beneficial bacteria: Lactobacillus salivarius. [2] (more…)
Tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. There are many varieties – black, oolong, pu-erh, green, and white, just to name a few. Each type is processed differently to promote varying colors, tastes, and aromas. It turns out that all tea coming from the Camellia sinensis plant may provide benefits for teeth and gums, much more so than previously thought. It looks like tea's antioxidant properties, along with other compounds, may be responsible for its beneficial effects on teeth. Could tea be an alternative to fluoride […]
