What is Omega 3? Omega 3 is a fatty acid that consists of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega 3 fats are unsaturated fats which means in short that it is not saturated with hydrogen atoms. This makes them more...
What does it mean when you see “Extract” on your supplement label? Herbal supplements, as well as any compound derived from a plant or food product, are a cocktail of multiple classes of molecules that are all structurally related to one another. A ‘phenolic’ molecule...
The term ‘Nootropics’ is an umbrella term for anything that will improve memory, learning, focus, mood, concentration, information processing, motivation and attention. You may have never heard of nootropics, but you may have used them. For example, if you ever had a...
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) grows wild in temperate regions around the world. A staple among herbalists, stinging nettle is considered a classic “nutritive” herb, meaning it is very nutrient dense and nourishing. Nettle has been used as food, medicine, and a...
Matthew Paul Walker is a British scientist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the impact of sleep on human health and disease. Previously, he was a professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical...
Lion’s Mane Mushroom may help to relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety (up to one-third of people living in developed countries experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. While there are many causes of anxiety and depression, chronic inflammation...
