Chanca Piedra is the Spanish name for Phyllanthus niruri, and literally means "stone breaker". Originally found growing in the Amazon rain forest, it was named by the native Indians. Traditionally... Read More
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WHAT IS NAC? Are you looking to for a way to boost your antioxidant protection and stimulate detoxification? If so, NAC may be just what the Naturopathic Doctor ordered! N-acetyl... Read More
WHAT IS ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID? Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a substance that is made in small amounts in the mitochondria, the powerhouse of our cells, and can be found in... Read More
WHAT ARE VEGAN COLLAGEN BOOSTERS? Did you know that 1/3 of the protein inside your body is COLLAGEN? Besides being a protein, collagen is also a fibre that’s present in... Read More
WHAT IS TOPICAL COLLAGEN? COLLAGEN supplements have enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity over the last decade and are now considered one of the most important anti-aging nutrients around. Indeed,... Read More
WHAT IS SAFFRON EXTRACT? Saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, whose stigma and styles (or threads), are collected and dried for use as a seasoning and... Read More
WHAT IS Methionine? Methionine (or L-methionine) is an antioxidant and essential amino acid found in food and supplemental form. It’s used by the body to make proteins and peptides. Methionine... Read More
WHAT IS MILK THISTLE? Milk Thistle, (Silybum marianum - or Carduus marianus) is a liver-supporting plant that should be a part of everyone's medicinal cabinet. The important active ingredients in... Read More
Coenzyme Q10 is an essential nutrient and potent antioxidant that is required by every cell in the human body. CoQ10 is involved in cell growth and healthy cell maintenance and... Read More
WHAT IS MAGNESIUM BISGLYCINATE? You would expect that given how critical MAGNESIUM is to human health, deficiency would be rare; however, unfortunately magnesium deficiency is one of the four most... Read More