Fructose is a naturally occurring sugar present in various fruits, vegetables, and honey. It is widely used as a sweetener in processed foods and beverages. Unlike glucose, which is the main sugar used for energy in the body, fructose is metabolized differently. Consequently, there have been concerns about the possible negative impact of excessive fructose …
Have you heard about Ashwagandha? It’s the latest wonder herb that promises to cure everything from anxiety to cancer. Yep, you heard that right – cancer. But before you start stockpiling Ashwagandha supplements, let’s take a closer look at this supposed miracle cure. What are the claims about Ashwagandha? Ashwagandha has been used in …
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When it comes to health, cholesterol is a hot topic. You might have heard that high levels of “bad” cholesterol, or low-density lipoprotein (LDL), can increase your risk of heart disease. But have you heard of Apo-B? This is another marker of heart disease risk that you might not be as familiar with. So, what …
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Can’t get out of bed? Coffee. Low on energy? Coffee Need a pre-workout? Coffee. Want to lose weight? Coffee. According to the literature, caffeine/coffee provides us with a myriad of benefits, heath and otherwise, and has, hence, become a staple in our lifestyle. But is caffeine really worth all the hype it actually gets? …
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin Approximately 50% of the global population suffers from Vitamin D insufficiency. Approximately 2/3rd of the people living in the Northern Climate Zone are considered Vitamin D deficient. Sounds unbelievable right? But these are just cold hard facts. Vitamin D is one of the most essential vitamins for the human …
