Pine bark extract comes from the bark of the maritime pine tree. The maritime pine tree lives in the western Mediterranean and can be found throughout parts of Spain, Italy, France, Morocco and Portugal. Discovered many years ago, in the 1500’s by a French explorer, the bark has helped many people over the last 450 [...]
Mangosteen is a tropical fruit that is native to Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. It is also being grown in Brazil and India now for products being sold in the western world. The fruit itself is about the size of an apple and it has a thick rind like an orange, only it is dark [...]
Carnosine is a peptide that is produced when two amino acids are combined. The amino acids are beta-alanine and histidine. This substance is found in both muscles and in the brain tissues. Research has shown that carnosine has very powerful antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are important in the bodies fight against pollutants and toxins that are [...]
Hesperidin is a flavonoid that is found mainly in citrus fruits such as lemons and oranges, and because of its antioxidant powers it is linked to the ability to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Not only this, but there have been studies that have linked hesperidin with the ability to help decrease the amount [...]
Resveratrol is an all natural compound that is commonly found in the skins of red grapes. Due to their consumption of wine, the Europeans have extended life expectancies and have astonished people for many years. Resveratrol is packed with the highest antioxidant levels discovered to date. It is supposed to promote detoxification of fat and [...]
When it comes to modern medicine, some of the terms that get thrown around can be quite confusing to the random layman and laywoman. Terms like cytoplasmic protein and glutamate side chain might as well be Greek for all that your average (non-Greek!) Joe and Jane can decipher them. One such term is glutathione. If [...]
Harnessing the natural power of antioxidants is easy if you begin taking Acai berry supplements. Taking this supplement is a very beneficial way to improve your overall health and appearance. Acai berry supplements can even extend your lifespan according to some experts. Acai berries are found in the Amazon rainforest and have quickly become popular [...]
Lycopene is a fat soluble pigment that can be found in a number of fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelon, pink grapefruit, papaya and guava. It has recently been discovered to be a powerful antioxidant and is recommended in a healthy diet for its ability to protect against the negative effects of light and [...]
Alpha lipoic acid (ALA) is the one and only antioxidant that is both water and fat soluble. This is a great thing because it means that alpha lipoic acid can reach all parts of our cells. This gives our cells ability to trap free radicals inside the body. With less free radicals floating around in [...]
Pycnogenol is a nutritional supplement that is derived from the extract that is obtained from the bark of the French Maritime Pine which is grown only along the coast of France. It contains powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory qualities while also containing nicotinic acids which help to dilate the blood vessels in the body. It also [...]
Selenium is a mineral that plays an important part in your good health. The mineral in used by the body with proteins to create selenoproteins which are vital antioxidant enzymes. Antioxidant enzymes are used by the body to prevent the damage that occurs to the cells by free radicals. It is thought that free radicals [...]
Having a healthy heart and cardiovascular system is an important and vital step in maintaining good overall health. If someone in your family has a history of heart disease, such as heart attack or stroke, then it is even more important for you to supplement and find ways to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. [...]
Many people today are hearing about the newest acai supplements on the market but are not sure exactly what they are. Acai berries have taken over in the supplement industry. The reason acai berries have become so popular is because the acai berries are so rich in antioxidants. They are so beneficial for our health [...]
Vitamin E is not just one vitamin. It is actually a name used to describe a group of fat-soluble compounds. These compounds are chemical forms known as alpha-, beta-, gamma-, delta-tocopherol, and alpha-, beta-, gamma- and delta-tocotrienol. Vitamin E is naturally found in some of the foods we eat, however, sometimes it is added to [...]
If you want to take care of your body, lead a healthy lifestyle free of bad habits, and live a long and healthy life, then you should know more about antioxidants. These are kinds of food that are very important if you want to lead a healthy lifestyle. You should know that it is very [...]