First discovered in 1817 by Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius, selenium is a mineral named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon. It’s found in living organisms, including soil and plants. But within the context of human nutrition, only a small amount is needed to help support optimal health, which is why it’s considered… Read More: The Importance of Selenium for Health and Disease Prevention »
1 How can you naturally enhance your health by emulating your ancestors’ lifestyle? Eat nutrient-dense whole foods regularly Stay physically active through daily physical activity Live in harmony with nature by spending more time outdoors All of the above Ancestors maintained better health by eating nutrient-dense whole foods, staying physically active, and living in harmony… Read More: Weekly Health Quiz: Menopause, Diabetes, and Vitamin D Benefits »
You may be familiar with gut health, but you might not realize how important a single compound called butyrate is for your overall well-being. In the video above, Dawn Boxell, a registered dietitian with Gastric Health, expands on butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid produced by certain beneficial bacteria in your gut whenever you… Read More: Understanding Butyrate — The Key to Optimal Health and Well-Being »
Type 2 diabetes, a condition marked by chronically high blood sugar levels, is a leading driver of metabolic disease in America. While conventional medical advice recommends taking medications to control blood sugar levels, this is only a temporary measure at best. Diabetes is compounded by several factors, and recent research notes that nutritional deficiencies is… Read More: Micronutrient Deficiencies in Type 2 Diabetes and Their Impact on… »