A low fat diet may reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Beneficial sources of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) include Efacom, Evening Primrose Oil (EPO), EPA, DHA, Borage, Flax, Hemp seed (organic) and Black currant oils.
Category: Vitamins
The Acid-Alkaline Balance: Why It Matters
The acid-alkaline balance in your body affects every cell. Most degenerative diseases — including cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and osteoporosis — are linked to chronic acidity. A healthy body maintains slightly alkaline blood pH between 7.1 and 7.5. Modern diets heavy in processed foods, sugar, and caffeine push us toward acidity. When the …
Beyond AREDS 2 – Meso-zeaxanthin
What Modern Science Demands for Eye Protection The National Institutes of Health’s AREDS 2 formula revolutionized how we protect our eyes from age-related decline. For years, it was the absolute gold standard. However, nutritional science didn’t stop in the early 2000s. Today, leading researchers have uncovered ways to optimize eye health far beyond the …
B Complex Vitamins
B complex vitamins all work together B2: Riboflavin is a co-factor for the enzyme glutathione reductase which regenerates reduced glutathione. In healthy individuals who already consume more than the RDA of riboflavin, supplementation of levels above the RDA increase glutathione reductase activity. Riboflavin deficient rats develop abnormal electrocardiograms (ERG). Supplementation of 10 mg/day of riboflavin …