If you Google “mitochondria” and “neurodegeneration,” you’ll find hundreds of published studies linking the two. Mitochondria, the powerhouses of our cells cell, generate damaging reactive oxygen species (ROS) as byproducts of energy production. And the older mitochondria get, the less efficient they become. That means less energy, but more ROS damage—from within! Nowhere is this … Continued
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing shrub native to the tropical parts of the United States from Virginia to Florida and westward to Missouri and Arkansas. The name which comes from the Spanish, flor de la pasión, refers to the passion of Christ as the flower’s different parts were thought to resemble to the implements … Continued
The August 2013 issue of the journal Trials reported the outcome of a study conducted by researchers in Naples, Italy, which found a benefit for supplementing with alpha lipoic acid and inositol among women with metabolic syndrome: a cluster of symptoms that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The trial included 155 postmenopausal … Continued
Chilled tomato soup for hot summer days. Nothing says comfort food to quite like a steaming bowl of hearty tomato soup – that is, during fall and winter. Throughout the heat of summer, however, nothing feels more uncomfortably than a steaming bowl of hot soup when you’re hot and covered from head to toe in … Continued
How to continue using PGX… Follow the maintenance program! The key to sustainable weight management is PGX EVERY DAY WITH EVERY MEAL. The maintenance program includes the following: PGX DAILY Ultra Matrix Softgels • Easy to swallow and great for use when on the run or at restaurants • Suggested dosage: 3–6 softgels daily with … Continued
Introduction: PolyGlycoPlex (PGX) is a newly developed dietary fiber matrix that is the most viscous and soluble fiber ever discovered. A strong argument can be made that PGX is the most important natural product in North America given its revolutionary ability to promote satiety, stabilize blood sugar levels, and address the key factors that lead … Continued
