What are Amino Acids?
Amino acids are classified into two main categories: essential and nonessential. Amino Acids both Essential and nonessential produce energy and build proteins, and some form neurotransmitters and hormones. The unique…
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GABA Amino Acid
GABA or Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid an amino acid produced naturally in the brain. What is GABA? The main function is reducing the neurons' activity in the brain and central nervous system.…
Glutamate
Glutamate or glutamic acid is also known as L-glutamine which is one of the most abundant amino acids in the body. The brain and muscles have the highest concentrations. Glutamate…
Magnesium
Magnesium is both a mineral and electrolyte which is actually vital for many processes in the body. Magnesium which supports a number of roles in the body, including regulating calcium…
Ghrelin – Hunger Hormone
Why do you eat? Is it because you are hungry, but what really makes you feel hungry? Ghrelin is often called the ‘hunger hormone’ causing the release of growth hormone (Growth Hormone Release…
Vegan Protein
Vegan Protein. This the first question anyone asks if you tell someone you are a plantbased vegan diet. What is protein? Protein isn't just for gym lovers and bodybuilders we all need…
Reasons for eating food? Mindful Eating not Mindless Eating
Eating Food provides the energy and nourishment our bodies need to keep running and continue to live. We all tend to forget this in a time when it seems like…
Probiotics and Prebiotics
Probiotics and Prebiotics are all about gut bacteria. They are there to defend against illness and collectively known as your microbiome. Good bacteria line your gut forming a barrier, stopping…
What are Antioxidants and Free Radicals?
Antioxidants help prevent damage to cells by free radical In simple terms antioxidants are good whereas free radicals are bad
Curcumin / Turmeric – Phytochemical
Curcumin which is extracted from turmeric is the bright yellow chemical produced and also found in mustard, yellow peppers and corn. Effects: Anticancer and anti Alzheimers effects and research has suggested…