Nutrition & Science on how our bodies work
Phytonutrients & Phytochemicals natural chemicals or compounds produced by plants. These are the natural protection for the plants to stay healthy, protecting themselves from insects and the harmful rays from…
Flavonoids (or bioflavonoids) are plant compounds found in almost all the vegetables, herbs and fruits offering health-promoting effects.Flavonoids are part of the water soluble polyphenol class of phytonutrients. Flavonoids along with…
What makes broccoli so great? Broccoli does amazing things! Apart from being high in many nutrients, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, potassium chromium, manganese and folate(B9) but it also…
Astaxanthin a reddish pigment belonging to a chemical group of carotenoids which is a powerful antioxidant, anti-fatigue, and anti-inflammatory properties.Carotenoids are pigmented phytochemicals found in plants, bacteria, algae that makes…
What is Vitamin B12 also known as cobalamin? B12 is a water-soluble vitamin which means the body expels what it doesn't use. Like most vitamins, B12 can’t be made by…
Circadian Rhythm often referred to as the "body clock," is an internal process that regulates the sleep and wake cycles within the body. Ever wondered why morning people like mornings…
There are 13 vitamins of which 4 are fat-soluble rather than water-soluble vitamins these are A, D, E, and K Fat-soluble vitamins NEED Fat Fat-soluble vitamins provide the most benefit when…
There are 9 water-soluble vitamins in our bodies 8 of which are B vitamins and the other vitamin C. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve easily in water and, in general, are readily excreted from the…
Phosphatidylserine is probably something you have never heard of but plays an important part in many vital functions within the body’s tissues and organs. One of its key roles is…
Mitochondria are the cell's power producers that produce about 90% of the chemical energy that cells need to survive. What is Mitochondria? Mitochondria are the working organelles, a specialised part…