Supplements

What are adaptogens and why do people take them?

Highlight Adaptogens are substances that promote balanced, healthy, and optimal physiological functions. Some common sources of adaptogens include ginseng, ashwagandha, lion’s mane mushroom, cordyceps mushroom, goji berry, Rhodiola rosea, and holy basil. They are also called stress vaccines. Benefits of adaptogens include improving cognitive abilities, stimulating the central nervous system, antidepressant effects, and anti-fatigue effects. …

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How to improve your antioxidants pool

Highlight Antioxidants are molecules that fight against free radicals and oxidative stress. They exist in many forms and can be consumed from various sources. Excellent sources of antioxidants mainly come from plant-based food, very rarely from animal sources. Antioxidants from supplements can be helpful to those who struggle to eat a balanced and nutritious meal …

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Introduction to free radicals & antioxidants

Highlight Our body naturally produces free radicals during metabolic processes. Free radical – atoms with an unpaired electron. They are highly reactive and can damage our cells. Oxidative stress – a condition that occurs when there is an imbalance between the amount of free radicals and antioxidants in our body. Free radical attacks can occur …

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Introduction to the master of antioxidants – Glutathione

Highlight Glutathione is a molecule that is naturally produced in the liver and is distributed throughout the body. It is made of 3 amino acids – cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycine. It is known as the master of antioxidants. Changes in lifestyle and exposure to certain factors will change the level of glutathione in our …

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