Food & Nutrition

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Supporting Methylation Indirectly with Downstream Nutrients

The human body relies on methylation to drive some of its most fundamental processes. The biochemical process of adding and removing methyl groups is involved in everything from DNA repair to the…

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Methionine (Met): An Essential Amino Acid to Never Forget

Methionine is an essential amino acid associated with proper methylation supportive of the liver, brain, and DNA. It is one of only two sulfur-containing amino acids common among dietary proteins and essential…

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Resistant Starch: Foods, Low Amylose Diets, Benefits & More

Amylose, a.k.a. resistant starch, is found in foods like potatoes, carrots, and many other root vegetables. It has many known health benefits such as supporting healthy colonic bacteria, stabilizing blood sugar, and…

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Histidine Content of Different Foods

Histidine is an amino acid that is readily converted into histamine by the histidine carboxylase (HDC) enzyme. Foods higher in histidine content may pose a greater risk to those with conditions such…

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Vitamins and Nutritional Therapies: Understanding the Basics for Optimal Health

Vitamins and nutritional therapies are helpful to use if you want to naturally keep your body healthy. However, it can be a little difficult sometimes to understand how they work and how…

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How Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms Might Worsen With Supplementation

Vitamin B12 is at the heart of many vital processes in human health. A deficiency can go unnoticed for years, resulting in a cascade of negative outcomes. I’ve read several reports of…

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GABA’s Paradoxical Role in Lung Tissue (Beware of Asthma Attacks)

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a compound the body uses to relax. It helps calm the brain, soothes the nerves, and makes for a great natural sleep aid. Our bodies have GABA receptors…

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Acacia Gum: Soluble Dietary Fiber to Support Gut Health

Acacia Gum is often referred to as Gum Arabic in research. It’s the compound that is produced from the sap of the Acacia tree—a native plant of India. It’s used as a dietary supplement…

Dietary Fiber: Health Benefits, Different Types, & More

Countless studies, clinical trials, and surveys have concluded the same—eating more fiber will help the average person live a longer and healthier life. Not all types of fiber offer the same benefits,…

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Spore-Based Probiotics: Side Effects, Benefits & Precautions

Spore-based probiotics offer better survivability and shelf-life compared to regular probiotics. They offer health benefits such as clearing toxins from the blood, improving cholesterol, and even boosting metabolism. They are a minority…