Policosanol Review: Policosanol For Natural Cholesterol Management?
Policosanol is a long chain alcohol derived from sugar cane wax grown in Cuba. In the United States and other countries, policosanol products are derived primarily from beeswax and wheat germ. More than two-thirds of policosanol is made of the eight-chain alcohol octacosanol. In isolation, octacosanol is often used by athletes to improve athletic performance. The rest of the policosanol molecule is comprised of alcohols with varying...
Moomiyo (Mumie) Review: The “Russian Black Anabolic”
Moomiyo is the Russian version of Indian Shilajit (reviewed here). Known also as “Russian Black Anabolic,” moomiyo (or “mumie” as it is sometimes called) has been used for years in Russia to enhance athletic and physical performance. Moomiyo is said to help build muscle mass and strength and to shorten recovery time after strenuous exercise. It has been used as a performance enhancer for athletes, military...
MSM Review & Information: Natural Anti-Inflammatory Agent
What is MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)? MSM, or methyl sulfonyl methane, is a naturally occurring compound that is present in plants and animals. It is a form of sulfur that is reputed to have significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Whole fruits, vegetables, grains and milk are all dietary sources of methyl sulfonyl methane. MSM is also available in supplement form. It is widely used by athletes looking to add...
Maca Root / Herb and its Benefits
Maca is a South American cruciferous vegetable that has the distinction of being the plant that can grow in the highest elevation in the world, more than 15,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Maca is a remarkable plant due to its ability to thrive at this altitude, which is nearly a mile higher than non-pressurized airplanes are allowed to fly! Natives in Peru have used maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, for thousands...
Lycopene Review & Information: Tomato’s Prostate Cancer Fighter
Lycopene is a powerful phytochemical (plant compound) in the carotenoid family that is found in significant amounts in tomato products. The carotenoids are a group of pigments in plants that are not nutrients per se, but act in concert with other chemicals in the body. The most well known carotenoids are lycopene, which is generally red, and beta-carotene, an orange pigment found in carrots and other orange vegetables. Lycopene works...
Lipase Digestive Enzyme Review & Information
Lipase is a digestive enzyme produced by the stomach and pancreas. Its primary function is to break down fats by splitting large chain fat molecules into smaller molecules that can be more easily absorbed and digested by the intestines. For example, lipase takes apart triglyceride molecules (three-chain fatty acids) and breaks them into single chain molecules known as monoglycerides. In most cases, the body produces enough lipase to...
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