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What You Need to Know About Red Wine Extract
What is it and how is it different from grape seed extract? We all know that wine is made from grapes so you may be wondering, what’s the difference between grape seed extract and red wine extract and their medicinal properties? The main differences between the two extracts come from the exact...
SuperFood Saturday: Pumpkin Seeds
More than just that slimy nuance you have to scoop out when making a jack-o-lantern, pumpkin seeds are just beginning to hit the superfood stage with their hearty nutritional content, containing lots of protein and minerals in just a small serving size. Check out what incorporating pumpkin seeds into your...
The Role of Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer’s Disease
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by severe dementia. Like dementia, AD causes problems with memory loss, thinking and behavior which worsen over time until the patient is unable to respond to the environment. Unlike dementia, AD is not a normal part of aging...
SuperFood Saturday: Beets
These gnarly yet vibrant vegetables have a sweet and powerful taste that can take the show in any dish. But its not only in the kitchen that this superfood shows its power. Beets pack a powerful punch in our bodies, providing us with vitamins and nutrients to promote good health...
OPCs – Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins 101
In the past couple of weeks we have been fortunate enough to have a guest series posted by Megan Kizer. Megan is a close friend of mine who is currently studying Biochemistry at Binghamton University. In our last two Newsletter posts, Megan has done an excellent job in helping us...