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Protecting the Brain with Taurine

Protecting the Brain with Taurine

Taurine is involved in many neurological activities and is also a powerful antioxidant that protects neurons from toxicities. Inflammation is associated with neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and taurine has potent...

Protecting the Brain with Taurine

Taurine is involved in many neurological activities and is also a powerful antioxidant that protects neurons from toxicities. Inflammation is associated with neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and taurine has potent...

Folate Deficiency and Medications that Interfere with Folate Metabolism

Folate Deficiency and Medications that Interfer...

Folate deficiency is linked with high homocysteine levels that have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  Low levels of folate are also found in patients with rheumatoid arthritis....

Folate Deficiency and Medications that Interfer...

Folate deficiency is linked with high homocysteine levels that have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  Low levels of folate are also found in patients with rheumatoid arthritis....

Security for Your Brain

Security for Your Brain

The brain has a specialized security system called the blood-brain barrier to protect it from internal and external harms. Aging, inflammation, & disease weaken the barrier allowing toxins & harmful...

Security for Your Brain

The brain has a specialized security system called the blood-brain barrier to protect it from internal and external harms. Aging, inflammation, & disease weaken the barrier allowing toxins & harmful...

Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion: 7 Nutrients Commonly Depleted by Medications

Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion: 7 Nutrients Co...

Drug-induced nutrient depletion occurs when prescription medications deplete, block absorption, increase excretion, or increase utilization of nutrients resulting in nutrient deficiency. Most medications have potential to deplete nutrients contributing to...

Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion: 7 Nutrients Co...

Drug-induced nutrient depletion occurs when prescription medications deplete, block absorption, increase excretion, or increase utilization of nutrients resulting in nutrient deficiency. Most medications have potential to deplete nutrients contributing to...

Brain Health and Neurocognitive Disorders

Brain Health and Neurocognitive Disorders

Brain cells depend on a steady supply of nutrients and antioxidants to keep them healthy and functioning efficiently. Poor nutritional status can interfere with production of neurotransmitters and decrease neurological...

Brain Health and Neurocognitive Disorders

Brain cells depend on a steady supply of nutrients and antioxidants to keep them healthy and functioning efficiently. Poor nutritional status can interfere with production of neurotransmitters and decrease neurological...

How Olive Polyphenols Can Help Your Brain

How Olive Polyphenols Can Help Your Brain

The normal neuronal-vascular relationship is vital to healthy brain functioning. Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases can result from endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The olive polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein...

How Olive Polyphenols Can Help Your Brain

The normal neuronal-vascular relationship is vital to healthy brain functioning. Cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases can result from endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation. The olive polyphenols, hydroxytyrosol and oleuropein...