Ginger Root: Benefits and Information
Ginger root extract is derived from the root of the herb Zingiber officinale. Ginger is native to Asia, and is an ancient traditional remedy for a variety of conditions, including nausea, diarrhea, arthritis and colic. Ginger is now one of the most popular herbal remedies for nausea and digestive problems. In low doses (i.e., 250mg x 4x/day), it’s considered safe for treating morning sickness during pregnancy. It’s also...
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...
Avena sativa Benefits And Information
Avena sativa, more commonly known as oats, has long been used as a cereal grain. People have eaten oats since prehistoric times, and they’re used to feed livestock as well. Oats are relatively high in protein (for a grain) and contain a number of nutrients and bioactive compounds, including saponins, flavonoids, starch, soluble fiber, alkaloids, sterols, calcium, iron, B-vitamins and the essential amino acids lysine and...
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