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Why Estrogen Levels Aren't All That Matter

Why Estrogen Levels Aren't All That Matter 0

Most women are familiar with estrogen and know that it can be central to their health and how they mature over the years. Let’s take a deeper look at estrogen, what role it plays in your body, and how watching not just your estrogen levels, but how that estrogen is used by your body can have a big impact on your health. 
Alpha-lipoic acid, the universal antioxidant? Part 2

Alpha-lipoic acid, the universal antioxidant? Part 2 0

ALA is a powerful antioxidant, and that combined with its ability to scavenge ROS, free radicals, and glucose and its ability to increase depleted sources of glutathione are at the root of its studied efficacy in treating a wide range of disease states. In this blog, we will examine the debate over types of ALA, and what metrics are important to determine which ALA product to use.
Alpha-lipoic acid, the universal antioxidant? Part 1

Alpha-lipoic acid, the universal antioxidant? Part 1 0

Excitement about Alpha-lipoic acid in the scientific community has led to an explosion of studies into the compound to determine how far-reaching its effects might be for maintaining human health. The compound itself is naturally occurring and produced from plants, animals, and humans. Also called thioctic acid, it is unfortunately only produced in small amounts in the human body, and although can be found in foods, there too in only small amounts. 
Colorectal cancer is shifting to young adults- How to take action to minimize your risk!

Colorectal cancer is shifting to young adults- How to take action to minimize your risk! 0

Colorectal cancers are becoming increasingly common in young adults, even as their incidence falls in older people. Studies in the United States, Canada, and Europe have all found a demographic shift in these cancers, with higher increases in rates for younger adults, and all within just a decade or so.