Almost everyone needs caffeine to get the mind and body working at the start of the day. However, too much caffeine in the system is not at all healthy, but trying to quit it cold turkey is not easy either. Caffeine withdrawal may cause further problems. So, how does one...
Should you be taking amino acid supplements? It’s important to know whether amino acids good or bad. The human body contains 20 aminos including 11 the body produces and 9 we have to get from food and supplements. You can get EAAs from different foods like chicken, eggs, soybeans, and...
There’s nothing more bothersome than not being able to eat specific kinds of food, especially those that you have been craving for a long time. Just like having painful sores in the mouth which makes eating a lot more difficult, a good example of this situation is having canker sores....
You probably knew that monosodium glutamate or MSG scare most people but the fact is you need to have enough glutamate. Your body has abundant of this amino acid called glutamate, high concentrations are right there in your brains and muscles. It plays an important function in firing up brain...
Do you want to boost your body’s BCAAs? If so, you have several options. For example, in terms of supplements, there are tablets/capsules and protein powders. Another option is foods high in branched-chain amino acids. They include ones like chicken, eggs, beans, and milk. The key amino acid in BCAAs...
Lysine is an amino acid the body does not produce on its own but is essential for the human body to help it function properly. It plays a role in the growth and repair of body tissues. It is not like any other amino acid as people need to get...
What is a cold sore? Fever blisters or commonly called cold sore is a viral infection caused by a type-1 herpes simplex virus or in simple terms oral herpes (HSV-1). It’s characterized by fluid-filled patches that may appear anywhere in your body. But the patches usually show up around the...
How will you know if what you're eating are non-acidic fruits? To determine alkalinity or acidity of certain samples, it goes through a pH scale which stands for “potential of Hydrogen”. It basically says whether if a compound is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. Acidic: 0 pH level Neutral: 7 pH levels is neutralAlkaline: 14...
When you think of an efficient anti-aging product, what comes to your mind? Beautiful skin, shiny hair, firm nails, and so on, isn’t it? Those are like the gold-standard symbols for natural beauty, young look, and optimum health. If you have these in old age, then you have been able...
Is no sodium soy sauce a thing? If you go to your local supermarket you can usually find low-sodium soy sauces, which are ideal for many consumers. How high in sodium is soy sauce? It can have up to 1000mg of sodium, which is two-thirds of the daily value recommended...