Monthly Archives: January 2016

SAM-e made Consumer Reports* “11 Supplements to Consider” in 2010.  SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine) is a synthetic form of a chemical produced naturally in the body.  It is essential to a many chemical processes, including maintaining cells, manufacturing substances used by the…
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Did you know that your brain can mimic anti-depressants when you ask yourself a simple question? It’s true. New neuroscience proves it. This worked for me and I believe it can make a positive difference in your life too. It’s helped…
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In 2011, Consumer Reports* learned from the FDA that since 2008, the FDA recalled over 400 spiked products because they were found to be dangerous for human ingestion and consumption.  Many of these products were touted for weight loss,  sexual…
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Nutrition bars fall under various names such as “energy bars,” “meal replacement bars,” “protein bars,” and “snack bars.”  Nutrition bars are generally much larger by weight than snack bars (such as granola bars) or candy bars (such as chocolate bars)…
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Consumer Reports* chose St. John’s wort as one of its “11 Supplements to Consider” in 2010.   The combination of flower, leaves, and stem are collectively referred to as the aerial (above ground) portion of the St. John’s wort plant…
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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs) are necessary for making protein and stimulating muscle production throughout the body. The research on the benefits of BCAAs for muscle enhancement is mixed.  Some human research indicates that BCAAs may help reduce muscle breakdown…
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Glucosamine (in sulfate form) is one of Consumer Reports “11 supplements to consider.”* The glucosamine used in supplements is typically derived from the shells of shrimp or crabs although a corn source is also available for vegans. Glucosamine is available…
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Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ-10), also known as ubiquinone, is a naturally occurring anti-oxidant compound and is used for energy production within cells. It’s manufactured in the heart, liver, kidney and pancreas. The body normally produces sufficient CoQ-10, although some medications, namely…
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Creatine is a nitrogen-containing amino acid that is naturally produced in the human body from other amino acids, primarily in the kidneys and liver. Most (95%) of your body’s creatine is found in muscle tissue, though it is also found in…
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