Melanin is a pigment that is responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in the skin, hair follicles, and retina of the eye. Melanin plays an important role in protecting the skin from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, […]
Category: Supplements
Foods and Supplements That Lower LDL Cholesterol (Bad Cholesterol)
Exercise daily and eat healthily! Only what type of foods and possibly supplements can be taken to target “bad” cholesterol, LDL-low density lipoproteins? For starters to lower LDL Cholesterol levels it’s important to have a diet that includes a variety of foods that provide soluble fiber. Here are many of the foods that contain a […]
Food & Supplements That May Increase Melanin Production Part 1
Why would you want to increase melanin? Well, research has found that melanin may help protect the skin from dangerous cancer-causing UV rays. By increasing melanin, you may potentially block processes in the body that lead to skin cancer. How great would it be if we could consume specific foods and supplements that can increase […]
Foods and Supplements for Liver Support
First, it’s important to note that no food or supplement alone is known to reverse existing liver damage, and it will not cure infection from the hepatitis B or hepatitis C virus. The following foods and supplements have been shown to support liver function: Foods: Blueberries, raspberries, and cranberries. Bananas. Avocado. Barley. Beets and beet […]
The Truth about Detox Supplements
Detox supplements have exploded onto the market in the last decade. Once introduced as products that could relieve occasional gas, bloating and constipation, manufacturers quickly found a way to make a few extra dollars by marketing the products as cleansing and weight loss supplements. Since then, the market has morphed into a multi-million dollar industry […]