Spirulina : Combat Viral Infections

Introduction A new study published in the “Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases” journal explores nutraceuticals that show potential in strengthening type 1 interferon response to RNA viruses such as influenza and coronavirus. What are RNA viruses? They are viruses...
Your Body’s First Responders : B Vitamins & Niacin

Your Body’s First Responders : B Vitamins & Niacin

If you are feeling too overwhelmed with everything that is going on, perhaps what is shared below will help you reduce the anxiety and improve your immune system during these stressful times. The B Vitamins are well known for their importance in wound-healing, mental...
INFLUENZA A & NOVEL CORONAVIRUS NUTRITIONAL GUIDE

INFLUENZA A & NOVEL CORONAVIRUS NUTRITIONAL GUIDE

Lately, media coverage has been all about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as it was declared a public health emergency of international concern on 30th January 2020. Although 2019-nCoV has received more media attention, there are actually more...
Coconut Oil – A Little Goes a Long Way

Coconut Oil – A Little Goes a Long Way

Coconut oil is increasingly popular as a health food today — and for very good reasons. It has a delicate flavour and offers many wonderful health benefits when consumed regularly: Quick energy source. Significantly improves blood sugar levels and reduces insulin...
Nutritional Yeast  – Nutrient-dense Fast Food for Young & Old

Nutritional Yeast – Nutrient-dense Fast Food for Young & Old

What is Nutritional Yeast? Nutritional yeast is considered as one of the most valuable super foods on earth. It is specifically grown to be used as a health food product. To produce nutritional yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells are grown on sources like molasses,...