Previously, we discussed the importance of strain specificity, dose, and therapeutic purpose with Microbiome Expert Amanda Wikan ....

Hundreds of probiotic supplements, foods, and products enter the market each year, so how do you know which one is actually right for...

What it is: Bryan Johnson is renowned for his anti-aging gimmicks that tend to catch headlines due to his extreme routines of only eating...

What it is: Electrolytes are critical for the body's physical, cognitive, and metabolic functions as they are minerals that carry an...

What it is: Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are molecules in the body made from omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in foods...

What it is: Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping (EAMC) is painful contractions in the skeletal muscles soon after exercise....

What it is: Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar, meaning a miniscule amount is required to sweeten...

What it is: Leucine is an essential amino acid found in various protein-rich foods (e.g. meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy). It is...

What it is: Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are amino acids (AAs) with a branched chain in their structure. Their unique nature is...

What it is: Amino acids (AAs) are macromolecules that are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 amino acids, each composed of a...

What it is: Whey is a popular supplement due to it being water-soluble, cheap, and a complete protein. Water-soluble means it’s easy to...

What it is: In the body, inositol assists with areas such as cell signaling, insulin response, hormones, and neurotransmitters. It is a...

What it is: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant compound made by almost all cells of the body and used in the mitochondria for energy...

What it is: Choline is an essential nutrient but neither a vitamin nor a mineral, as it is a coenzyme that assists many cellular...

In the past few weeks, we've explored cognitive function decline with aging, including early-onset dementia. Of particular interest to...

What it is: Sarcopenia is a term used to describe the gradual decline in muscle mass and function with age. After the age of 40 years, it...

What it is: A new interest in adaptogens has led to a renewed focus and definition of their properties. Originally in the West, they were...

What it is: A Peruvian root that has a butterscotch flavor and is part of the cruciferous family (related to cauliflower, kale, and...

What it is: A grim fungus that grows by infecting particular insect species, altering their behavior, and eventually killing them to use...