Category: HEALTH SCIENCES

Trace minerals are inorganic elements necessary for proper operation of the human body, yet they generally make up less than 0.005% of adult body weight. Trace minerals are essential for normal …

The Meriva Bioavailable Curcumin Complex is an innovative phytosome that delivers water-soluble curcumin wrapped in fat-soluble soy lecithin for improved stability and absorption. Studies have shown it to be up …

Bioflavonoids comprise a diverse class of compounds with antioxidant activity. They are found naturally in the leaves, bark, roots, flowers, and seeds of plants. Hesperidin is a flavonoid found in the pith …

Quercetin belongs to a group of polyphenolic substances known as flavonoids, and is specifically found in a class of flavonoids called flavonols. It is widely distributed in the plant kingdom, but especially …

Lycopene belongs to a class of antioxidant compounds called carotenoids, and it is actually one of the major carotenoids consumed in western diets. Highest concentrations of lycopene are found in tomatoes and …

Lutein belongs to a class of antioxidant compounds called carotenoids. Lutein is the primary carotenoid found in the central area of the human retina (known as the macula). Consequently, lutein appears to be associated …

Inositol is a cyclic 6-carbon compound (with six hydroxy groups) closely related to glucose. Myo-inositol, the nutritionally active form, is a constituent of phosphatidyl-inositol, an important component of phospholipids (which make up cell …

Silicon is the 2nd most abundant element in the earth’s crust (after oxygen) and an essential element for both animals and plants. Several biological roles for silicon have been defined, largely on …

Vanadium is an essential trace mineral for a select group of life forms, including rats, chickens, a number of sea creatures, some macrofungi, and certain microorganisms (primarily diazotrophs). However, its importance in human …

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Inulin, a soluble fiber produced by plants, is also a prebiotic that promotes healthy digestive function by stimulating the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. Was this helpful? If you were …

In a study published in the journal Gastroenterology, researchers conducted a large population study to determine the relationship between intake of dietary fiber and the incidence of small intestinal cancer. …