You might have heard that different macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins all play different roles in the body once they are broken down from the food you eat. Carbohydrates provide us with quick, usable energy, fats play a role in ensuring hormones function…
When viruses are spreading, many people look for products that can help prevent illness and improve their immune system. Your immune system is your body’s natural defense system against illness. Aisles of grocery stores and pharmacies contain pills, powders, lozenges and other forms of herbal…
Green tea is a very popular drink right now because of the supposed health benefits that come from drinking it. It is available as a cold bottled beverage, in tea bags, and in supplement (powder or pill) form. Even just googling “green tea benefits” makes…
Have you heard about collagen supplements recently from places like the internet or social media? If so, you may be wondering what they are and if you can benefit from them. Collagen is the main protein in the body. Different types of collagen are in…
They’re in the “health” area of the drugstore and grocery store and say vitamins and minerals so they must be good for you, right? Not always. We are so used to trusting that the things we consume are safe because in the United States we…
Walking through the dietary supplement aisle can be confusing and overwhelming. Supermarket, convenience store, and health food store shelves are stocked with different kinds of dietary supplements that promise to build muscle, help you lose weight, improve concentration, protect against chronic disease, or even improve…