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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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I’m so thrilled today to be joining forces with Canadian supplement brand Pascoe  to teach you guys all about the herbal remedy Passionflower (Passiflora Incarnata L.) – the feature ingredient of their Pascoflair product. Passionflower has been valued historically for its potential to reduce nervousness/restlessness, induce calmness and improve sleep

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Today’s article promises to be a fun one, and very likely the last one I’ll publish this year. In order to best understand consumer health trends, I frequently monitor Amazon Canada’s top selling supplements list. This is an imperfect but serviceable way to understand which types of supplements are being

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