There’s no getting around the fact that magnesium is one of the most compelling subjects of discussion in modern nutrition. I want to start today’s post by acknowledging Canadian supplement brand Pure North Naturals, with whom I recently created content on collagen peptides with and who are the financial sponsor’s
My Love For Skin Nutrition As someone who dealt with a significant amount of facial skin challenges in my younger years, I’ve always been captivated by the role that nutrition and supplementation play in maintaining good skin health. It’s for this reason that I’ve written extensively about topics ranging from
My interest in the role that nutrition plays in modifying the human gut microbiome won’t be a surprise to those of you who have taken in my writing or social media content over the last several years. And for good reason. The balance of the gut microbiome continues to be
Hello everyone! Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a flowering plant from which supplemental extracts are often made. It is an anthocyanin-rich purple berry that grows in many of the warmer regions of the world. Supplemental elderberry extracts are often marketed as an immune boosting supplement, and the goal
Insulin resistance is a phenomenon which attracts as much attention from the scientific community as does it from the increasingly curious general public. Commonly referred to as IR, insulin resistance describes the physiological state whereby a person’s bodily cells do not respond as well to insulin as a we might
Reishi, scientifically referred to as Ganoderma lucidum, is a species of medicinal mushroom that has been historically valued throughout Asia for its immune boosting properties. Reishi has also been the subject of growing scientific interest around its potential anti-cancer effects– with use as complimentary supplements in cancer patients seeming to
Lion’s Mane, scientifically referred to as Hericium erinaceus, is a species of edible medicinal mushroom and one of the most popular herbal supplements currently on the market. I’ve always taken a great interest in the complimentary role of supplementation in enhancing human health, which is why I’m very excited to
In Canada there are a set of essential nutrients which tend to be under consumed by the general public. This is a fancy way of saying that a meaningful percentage of people are likely falling short on specific vitamins and minerals. Population data on nutrient intake interests me greatly as
The nutrition nerd inside me can hardly wait to speak with you guys today all about the evidence-based health benefits of inulin, a unique type of fibre known as a prebiotic. Prebiotics act as “food” for our healthy gut bacteria and stimulate their growth, contributing to an overall enhancement in
Well, this is going to be a fun one. Vitamin D3 supplementation is an equal parts compelling and complex subject matter, and I’m thrilled that Canadian supplement company Pascoe has brought me on board to discuss it alongside the promotion of their new Vitapas D Vitamin D supplement, which we’ll
