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Vitamin E
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cell membranes and other fat-soluble compounds from oxidative damage by free radicals. For example, the oxidative damage to LDL-cholesterol appears to lead to the deposition of cholesterol in the arterial wall leading to atherosclerotic disease. In the past few years many other functions of vitamin E have been…
Read MoreLet Me Show You the Whey to Improve Your Glutathione Stores
Click HERE to purchase above product. MY SECRET IS OUT: “Glutathione is the Secret Weapon of Mass Destruction.” However, as explained in my previous blog post, glutathione is not easily supplemented in the diet if needed, without an intravenous (IV) administration. Who has the time or money to do that? Of course, as also…
Read MoreSimple Mills Gluten-Free Crackers: Best Thing Since Sliced Bread
SIMPLE MILLS GLUTEN-FREE CRACKERS: BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD Simple Mills Gluten-Free Crackers are the best thing since sliced bread. If you are not up to making your own gluten-free almond crackers, e.g. as the ones I made here, might I suggest a delicious alternative? I just discovered these awesome snacks at one of my…
Read MoreA Dynamic Duo for Type 2 Diabetes
I am very excited to devote this blog post to a recently published article I wrote that appeared in the peer-reviewed journal for fellow Nurse Practitioners, pictured here. In addition, the article is a CE offering, which means Nurse Practitioners can receive 2 hours of continuing education. Although it is written for the healthcare professional,…
Read MoreWhy Matcha Green Tea?
You have heard about all the benefits of drinking Matcha Green Tea, right? If not, WARNING: the list is lengthy! Just for starters, green tea has been shown to: reduce blood pressure lower blood fats (triglycerides, cholesterol, and LDL-cholesterol) protect against cancer lower blood sugar While studies vary in the amount and type of green…
Read MoreAlpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoid acid (ALA), not to be confused with alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), is a potent fat-soluble antioxidant that has been shown to regenerate other antioxidants, such as glutathione, vitamin E and vitamin C. In other words, it reduces oxidative stress and prevents advanced-glycation end-products (AGEs). It is known as the “universal antioxidant” and has been used…
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