Curcumin is a polyphenol compound and the primary bioactive ingredient found in the spice turmeric. Known for its potent anti-inflammatory capabilities, turmeric & curcumin have long been utilized as a herbal remedy in both Ayuverdic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Curcumin has more than history on its side though, with a
The Yerkes-Dodson Law teaches us that there is an optimal level of stress (“arousal”) associated with improving our mental/physical performance, beyond which an additional load begins to have a detrimental effect. Determining where that point exists is challenging and inevitably varies from person to person, which is why we
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
