Bilberry and blueberry are closely related. Bilberry is native to Europe, whereas blueberry is native to United States. Both berries are rich in antioxidant compounds, vitamins, and minerals. Bilberry and blueberry extract has been used in Herbal Medicine for...
Fish oil supplements Fish oil supplements have been around for decades because of the overall health benefits found in fish. This is one of the reasons that Health Canada recommends two servings of fish a week. Aside from being a healthy protein, they are a great...
What is Vitamin C? Vitamins are essential nutrients needed by our bodies to function optimally. Most vitamins cannot be made by our bodies and so we need to include them in our diet. Vitamins are generally grouped by whether they are water soluble or fat soluble....
What is whey protein? Whey protein is a general term given to the protein found in whey, a byproduct of cheesemaking. Whey is the watery part of milk that separates from curds when making cheese. It is usually sold in the form of dry powders as protein supplements....
What is Gingko Biloba extract? Ginkgo biloba extract is available as a supplement that is obtained from Ginkgo biloba trees, native to China. These trees can be dated back to 270 million years in fossils. They have a long history of use in traditional Chinese and...
What is it? Bee propolis, often referred to as “bee glue”, is a resinous substance made by bees when they accumulate products from different plants. The word “propolis” is derived from the Greek word for defense (pro) and city (polis) (1). Bees produce this by mixing...
What is it? Creatine is a non-protein amino acid compound found mainly in red meat and seafood (1). Our bodies produce creatine at 1g/day in the liver, kidneys and to a lesser extent in the pancreas. Our bodies can otherwise ingest creatine at about 1g/day in a diet...
What is Coenzyme Q10? Coenzyme Q or ubiquinone is a lipid-soluble antioxidant produced by animals (1). The chemical version present in humans is coenzyme Q10, named based on its structure. What are the features of coenzyme Q10? Coenzyme Q10 is a central component in...
Women have been experiencing painful symptoms due to their menstrual cycle for centuries. Some would say the most extreme changes take place while women go through menopause. Menopause occurs when women stop producing estrogen. This drop can be physiologically seen...
What is Ginseng? Ginseng is traditionally used as a medicinal herb in Korea, Japan and China (1, 2). For thousands of years, it has been used as a remedy for spiritlessness and fatigue (3). The most common species is Panax ginseng (Korean ginseng). The word “Panax”...
