You may have heard that using L-tyrosine can potentially help improve your energy levels, help with weight loss, improve your thyroid, or even reduce your stress response. But are any of these claims true? In order to have a discussion about these topics we really need to first talk about the basics of tyrosine. In …
Supplementing with selenium may provide a way to enhance your thyroid function in a natural way. Whether you’ve heard of selenium before (or this is your first time), you’ll find all the information you need to get started with this micronutrient. Today you’ll learn: Let’s dive in: Selenium & Thyroid Function Selenium is a micronutrient …
Fatigue, minor weight gain, depression, and brain fog may all be early warning signs of iodine deficiency. Iodine is an important trace mineral that is required for thyroid function in your body. Deficiency, due to a variety of reasons, is more common due primarily to soil depletion and the standard American diet (1). Learn more …
This post will help you understand the amazing and potential benefits of using Chromium picolinate for weight loss, depression, appetite regulation, and for treating insulin resistance, and also how to use it safely and effectively. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate the metabolism of very important macromolecules in your body. Chromium deficiency may …
Why is there so much hype around MCT oil and what is it anyway? MCT oil is a special type of fat that is “medium” in length. The size of this fat molecule means that it can bypass some of the normal pathways that fat must go through in order to be utilized by the …
No doubt you’ve at least heard of these special types of supplements. Glandular supplements have been used for many years and many people have experienced dramatic results with their use. Does that mean you should consider using them? It really depends on your body and what you are trying to treat. These supplements are most …
Wouldn’t it be great if you could eat whatever you want and still somehow lose weight? That’s basically the idea behind using something like a fat blocker (or a carb blocker), but the question remains – do they actually work? Unsurprisingly, the answer is no (sorry to burst that bubble!). If you are serious about …
Low energy is a common and frequently ignored symptom that many patients suffer from. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take something to help increase your energy? While there isn’t a magical “energy supplement” that will cure your fatigue, there are many supplements that may help. Learn more about targeting your supplements to help …
Is it possible to be gluten intolerant but not have Celiac disease? Yes! And normal serum blood tests may miss this condition. Removing gluten from certain people who are gluten intolerant may help reduce both intestinal and systemic symptoms. Learn how to identify this condition by using the best gluten intolerance test and by combining …
Biotin is a special nutrient that may help curb hair loss. The catch? It must be used appropriately, in the right people, at the right dose, and for the right length of time. Clinical studies have shown that daily use of biotin does indeed improve hair strength probably through its powerful effects on the protein …
