Memory loss can be due to a number of causes, even though most people associate it with getting older. If you are experiencing memory loss, don't immediately assume that it is due to age. A number of factors, including diet, stress and lack of...
Chromium picolinate is sold as a nutritional supplement and weight loss aid. The supplement is made from the element chromium combined with picolinic acid. The product is designed to enhance the efficiency of insulin and often is advertised as an...
Wild yam is a high-antioxidant natural food, frequently touted by naturopathic practitioners as a treatment for a variety of common conditions. The National Institutes of Health notes that there is little to no evidence to support the use of wild...
The noni berry is the fruit of the evergreen shrub known as canary wood, which is native to tropical areas of the South Pacific and Australia. Also known by its Latin name, Morinda citrifolia, noni is one of a handful of foods known as super...
Choline is an essential nutrient found in many foods, particularly meats, eggs and animal products. In the brain, choline is a precursor to acetylcholine, an important neurotransmitter. Choline-deficiency may increase the risk for liver disease...
According to a January 2008 edition of "Heartwire," the online news service of the American Heart Association, the size of the worldwide market for calcium supplements is $3 billion. Consequently, any question about calcium supplement safety is...
Conjugated linoleic acid, commonly known as CLA, is a fatty acid commonly found in eggs, dairy products, meat and as a supplement. Studies have shown that CLA may be beneficial for a number of health conditions, such as obesity and high...
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant, providing protection against cell damage. It is also important for healthy immune function and red blood cell formation. There is conflicting reports of the association between...
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps blood clot. It may also help older people maintain strong bones. A vitamin K deficiency, which is rare, may cause bleeding problems. In the United States and many other countries, the vitamin is given...
Cayenne pepper is a popular seasoning that is often used in cooking. Recently, cayenne pepper has been linked to increasing a person's metabolism and reducing body fat. That has made it a popular supplement among athletes and the general...
During pregnancy, you are thinking about nourishing both your and your baby's growing body. Certain nutrients are essential to the healthy development of your body. Eating a balanced diet is the ideal way to obtain all these nutrients, but...
According to an August 2010 article featured in the Los Angeles Times, green tea is a new and popular ingredient being added to weight loss products. It contains the stimulant caffeine, along with EGCG, an antioxidant that possibly encourages the...
Milk thistle, silybum marianum, is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean and now grown world-wide. It has been used medicinally for thousands of years to promote liver health. Extracts from the seeds are converted into capsules, extracts,...
Cayenne peppers aren't just for making your meal spicy. You can also use them for medicinal purposes. Indian, Chinese and Korean medicine use them to treat digestive problems and aide in circulation. Although its derivative capsaicin is used...
Chromium is an essential mineral that you need in order to thrive, yet scientists are not sure exactly how it supports human health. Chromium picolinate is one of several forms of chromium available as a nutritional supplement. Studies have been...
Osteoporosis causes your bones to become brittle and weak, increasing your risk of falling and fractures. Your bones can weaken as a result of lost minerals, such as calcium, in your body, or low bone density. Symptoms include back pain, loss of...
Beta carotene is found in many fruits and vegetables. It is what makes these nutritious foods colorful, and it actually has nutritive properties of its own. Getting enough beta carotene in your diet is linked to lowering your risk for certain...
7-keto DHEA is a metabolite of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and is available without prescription as a dietary supplement. A 2007 study in the "Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry" suggested that overweight people could use this supplement to...
Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease that affects approximately 400,000 Americans. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to an increased risk of MS, and studies show that vitamin D supplementation may help people with MS control their disease....
Glucosamine and chondroitin are two dietary supplements commonly used to treat arthritis symptoms, including swelling and pain. Often available as a combination supplement, glucosamine and chondroitin can be purchased over-the-counter, without a...
Certain sports such as weightlifting or sprinting require strong and explosive movements. Individuals who want to improve their power may want to increase their strength and muscle mass. According to the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, athletes...
Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body and is also found in red meat, organ meats, Brewer's yeast, rice bran and vegetables including broccoli, peas, spinach and tomatoes. Additionally, people can take alpha-lipoic...
Emu oil has been valued for centuries as a food, medicine, preservative and energy source. In modern naturopathic medicine, health care providers may recommend emu oil as a treatment for a variety of ailments, particularly inflammatory conditions...
Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disease that occurs when the body can't effectively use insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels. As a result, people with this condition have high blood glucose levels -- which, if...
Nearly all men experience prostate enlargement as they age, although only around 10 percent experience symptoms significant enough to require treatment, Andrea Gordon, M.D., reports in the March 2003 issue of "American Family Physician." Benign...
In recent decades, the general public has become interested in health-related topics and methods for maintaining and improving health. In response to this, there is an increasingly wide variety of supplements available for purchase at health food...
Flax seed oil, a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid, comes from the plant Linum usitatissimum, which contains omega-3-acid ethel esters, Gale Malesky states in her book "The Definitive Guide to Health Supplements." Many health benefits have been...
Feverfew is a flowering plant that has been used since ancient times. Today it is most well known for its supposed benefit in preventing headaches and migraines. There is a lot of controversy over its actual effectiveness, and you should be very...
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation that leads to pain, swelling and loss of mobility affects around 1.3 million Americans, with more women than men affected, according to the University of Maryland Medical...
