Green drinks in the form of juice, powders, and smoothies are an extremely popular way to increase your vegetable intake and supply essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. As with many other health trends, there is a lot of advice online about how and when to drink them to maximize the benefits. However, not all of…
Traditional medicine has used lion’s mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) for a very long time. Many of the benefits of lion’s mane mushroom are also supported by modern medical research. It’s a great mushroom to add to your supplement routine, either on its own or as part of a mushroom blend. If you want to start…
Your liver is one of the most important organs in your body. It acts as your body’s detox system, filtering your blood to remove toxins. It also helps digest food, break down medications you’ve taken, convert food into energy, and store that energy. In addition, the liver makes proteins to help your blood clot. Given…
Have you heard that you shouldn’t take copper and zinc together because one might cancel out the other’s benefits? I heard that, so I started doing some research. Pretty soon, I also found recommendations that you should take them together because zinc can cause copper deficiencies. Let’s take a closer look at this topic and…
Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce joint pain and inflammation throughout the body. Over and over, studies have consistently shown numerous health benefits associated with these powerful essential nutrients. All of us need omega-3s in our diets, but many people don’t get enough to notice a big difference. If you want to get the benefits of…
Turmeric is a flavorful spice that gives curry its yellow color, and it also has some powerful health benefits. The active compound in turmeric, curcumin, has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s not easy for your body to absorb on its own, but taking it with black pepper helps you reap the amazing health benefits…
Sometimes if you want to get all the benefits of one supplement, you need to take it with another supplement. That’s the case with Vitamin D and Vitamin K. Vitamin D is super healthy for you, but you need Vitamin K for it to work the way it’s supposed to. How It Works Vitamin D3…
When most people think of weight loss, they think of combining exercise to burn calories with eating fewer calories. Eating at a caloric deficit can support weight loss, but research shows that if you cut too many calories it can sabotage your weight loss goals. It’s important to find a balance between too few and…
Losing fat and gaining muscle are two of the main reasons why many people start exercising. What if you want to do both at the same time? This is called body recomposition. Basically, you’re trying to change the “composition” of your body in terms of how much fat and muscle you have. It can be…
What Impact Does Caffeine Have on Health and Fitness? Caffeine is one of those things you’ve probably heard conflicting advice about. Sometimes you hear about studies showing it’s dangerous, other times you hear that it’s good for you. The impact that caffeine has on your health and fitness depends on how much you have and…
