Innovative Supplements

You knew that black seed does a lot. But, when it comes to cardiovascular disease, it seems to do it all! There have been a huge number of studies on Nigella sativa, commonly known as black seed, and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. This very high quality systematic review and meta-analysis put them all together for the most definitive word yet on black seed and cardiovascular disease. The meta-analysis included 82 high quality, controlled studies of a total of 5,026

Unexpectedly, there is a growing body of scientific evidence recommending asparagus root extract for menopause. There has been a recent flurry of studies demonstrating the benefits of asparagus root extract for menopause. Asparagus racemosus, or wild asparagus, is in the same family as, but distinct from, the Asparagus officinalis that we eat. In traditional herbalism, the most valued part of the plant is the root, which is known in the traditional Ayurvedic system of healing

Women going through menopause can experience hot flashes, sweating, loss of libido, depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Real help that is safe to take would be a huge relief. Meet the ancient herb ashwagandha. The conventional treatment for menopause is hormone replacement therapy and antidepressants. Given the potential side effects of these powerful drugs, that’s a lot to ask for a totally normal change. Nature offers a number of herbs that provide significant relief wi

Way too many people struggle with anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia that can lead to illness and diminish quality of life. This new study shows that a blend of powerful traditional medicinal mushrooms can help. Around the world, rates of stress, fatigue and poor sleep are just continuing to go up. As many as 28% of people may be depressed, 26.9% may be anxious, 36.5% may be stressed and 27.6% may have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. A number of powerful medicinal

This new study shows that a combination of two herbs that are traditionally used for skin increases collagen and hydration and improves skin elasticity, pores and wrinkles. The study included 150 men and women over the age of 20. 30% of them were between 20 and 40, and 70% of them were over 40. The herbs being studied were astragalus and gotu kola in equal combination. One group used the herbs topically twice a day for 4 weeks, one group used the herbs orally twice a day for

Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a Southeast Asian herb that has been traditionally used in Malaysia as an adaptogen for general well-being. As one of its popular names, longjack root, suggests, it is best known as a powerful aphrodisiac for men. But tongkat ali just expanded its resume. This new study shows that it is also a powerful herb for menopause. This new double-blind study gave women with menopausal symptoms either a placebo or 100mg of tongkat ali extract for 12

Fibromyalgia is a common, but still too little discussed, condition characterized by chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep problems, fatigue, mental distress and cognitive impairment. This new study suggests a safe, natural solution that might help. Fibromyalgia affects between 2% and 8% of all people and probably about 2%- 3% of people in the United States and Canada. For some reason, fibromyalgia favours women: in adults, women are twice as likely to have fibromya

Chokeberry is a herb that has not yet attracted a lot of attention. But, as this new study adds to the rapidly accumulating evidence for its cardiovascular benefits, it may finally be time to pay attention. Chokeberry shrub, or aronia, is a member of the rose family. Its berries, like so many more famous berries, are loaded in antioxidant flavonoids: especially anthocyanins. Chokeberry first attracted notice in 2007 when a study found that it significantly improved blood pres

Some herbs don’t get the attention they deserve despite an impressive body of research. One of them is olive leaf extract, a powerful...

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