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L-Carnitine References

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

Borum PR, Bennett SG.
Carnitine as an essential nutrient.
J Am Coll Nutr 1986;5:177-82.

Brass EP.
Supplemental carnitine and exercise.
Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:618S-23S.

De Vivo DC, et al.
L-carnitine supplementaion in childhood epilepsy: current perspectives.
Epilepsia 1998;39:1216-25.

Fraenkel G, Friedmann S.
Carnitine.
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Can CoQ10 help a person with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)?

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

We received a question “Can CoQ10 help a person with MS?” from a visitor to our web site. Here is the answer I received from one of the senior research scientists at Tishcon Corp.

“Although there is no data on a role for CoQ10 in MS, there is evidence to suggest that oxidative damage to ma …Read More

What is Berberine and How Will it Benefit Me?

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

What do people use Berberine Supplements for?

– Diabetes

– Heart Disease

– Immune Support

– Cognitive Support

– Cholesterol Support

– Intestinal Infections

– Weight Control

– Joint Problems

What is Berberine?

Berberine is a natural yellow colored …Read More

What is Phosphatidylcholine?

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

Phosphatidylcholine, or PC for those of us who appreciate a convenient abbreviation, is receiving a lot of attention as a brain health supplement and for good reason. But before we discuss the cognitive benefits of a PC we have to mention the fact that this is a crucial element that is actually found in every cell of our bo …Read More

Islandic Astaxanthin – The Next Level Astaxanthin Supplement

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

ArcticFarma introduces its first line of micro-algae supplements with the launch of Icelandic Astaxanthin. Marketed under the Algalife brand, Icelandic Astaxanthin is 100% pure and natural, cultivated directly from haematococcus pluvialis, the richest source of natural Asta …Read More

Alpha Lipoic Acid: Its Role in Human Health

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

By: Hemmi N. Bhagavan, Ph.D., F.A.C.N.

Alpha-Lipoic acid is a naturally-occurring compound. It is produced in our body and is also derived from the foods we eat. Lipoic acid, also known as thioctic acid, is a relatively small molecule that plays a crucial role in our metabolic processes. It occurs in two forms, i.e. isomers …Read More

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Proved Superior to Calcium Alone in Reducing the Number of Falls and Improving Muscle Function in Elderly Adults

Posted by James on 04/30/2017 | Comment

In a double-blind study involving community-dwelling elderly subjects (mean age = 77 years), results indicate that combined calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be more effective than calcium supplementation alone in reducing the risk of falls and improving muscle function.

The parti …Read More