5-MTHF: The Best Way to Supplement with Folate

Unless you’re a health-care professional, a nutritionist, or a scientist, you probably think of folate as only being a nutrient that pregnant women need. And that is certainly true:  adequate folate intake is important for an expectant mother because it reduces the risk of having a child with a birth defect of the brain or spinal […]

14 Frequently Asked Questions about Fish Oil

Health experts frequently recommend a fish oil dietary supplement as part of a good nutritional foundation. That is because fish oil supplements are an excellent source of two essential omega-3 fatty acids – eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Although both the World Health Organization and the American Heart Association currently recommend consuming at least 1-2 […]

Top 5 Nutrients for Heart Health

If you want to support your heart and cardiovascular system, then nutrition will always play a big role. Most people know that following a healthy diet – especially a plant-based diet or the Mediterranean Diet – will have a positive benefit on heart health. But there are key nutrients that have added benefits if you […]