Explorations In The World Of Natural Health
Quercetin is a flavonoid antioxidant which is naturally found in many foods. While other flavonoids also provide health benefits, few have been studied as much as quercetin has. Research shows that quercetin is one of the most powerful antioxidants when it comes to protecting the body. Read more
Foods like berries, apples, grapes and onions often get listed as good natural sources of quercetin. However, according to the USDA database, these foods aren’t necessarily rich in quercetin. Here is a table of foods high in quercetin. Read more
Shilajit and fulvic acid are both health supplements with a wide range of benefits including balancing gut flora, boosting immunity, reducing inflammation and improving skin and hair appearance. These supplements are often talked about interchangeably but they are not the same thing. Read more
Fulvic acid is a complex natural compound with many known health benefits, especially for treating nutrient deficiencies and fighting inflammation. Because of this, a lot of really terrible brands of fulvic acid supplements have appeared. Some of these don’t really contain as much fulvic acid as they imply or are complete gimmicks. Read more
The liver is an incredibly complex organ. One of its functions is to produce bile. While bile is mostly known for breaking down fats, it also has numerous other complex functions in the body. For this reason, bile acid supplements such as TUDCA and ox bile are becoming popular for treating health issues ranging from psoriasis to obesity. Read more
There is a lot of promising research into the use of bile salt supplements for treating liver, gallbladder and neurodegenerative disease, as well as balancing the gut microbiome. TUDCA is a type of bile salt which is considered very potent and has been well-studied. If you are new to bile salts, read: Benefits of TUDCA and Ox Bile (What the Science Says) Read more
When it comes to supplements, we hear a lot about antioxidants like turmeric, bone-boosting calcium, and super greens. Rarely do you hear anyone talking about the benefits of vitamin B12. Read more