Articles by Nicole Avena
Vitamin D Function & Benefits: Should You be Taking it?
Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine” vitamin, as it is produced by the human body in response to sunlight exposure. Colloquially, it is said that we “get” vitamin D from the sun, but this is not quite accurate. Instead of being a vitamin obtained from diet and ingested, like most others, the ...
Sleepless Nights: Are GABA and Melatonin Worth Considering for Improved Quality of Sleep?
These days, many people are having trouble sleeping. Health concerns, economic concerns and overall stress levels are at an all-time high, and the unfortunate fallout from that is that people are finding it hard to sleep well. Lack of quality sleep, over time, can lead to serious health issues, including a compromised immune system, and ...
Silver: Detailing the Health Benefits and the Science Behind It
When the average person thinks of silver, it is not likely that the first thing that comes to mind is that it may be good for your health. Silver has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, dating back to the ancient Romans, Greeks, Egyptians and Phoenicians. Silver is an element that is found ...
Plant-based Protein: Beyond the Vegetables
Right now, the nutrition industry is seeing a shift in trends, with more and more products on the market and in the pipeline that are touting the benefits of plant-based protein. This boom in product development and marketing is due, in part, to the significant amount of research that has come out in recent years ...
Probiotics: What is the Most Effective Way to Incorporate Them Into Your Diet?
Over the past few years, we have been hearing more and more about the benefits of probiotics, with specialists finding that they are essential for good gut health and much more. While there is no doubt that probiotics offer a variety of benefits to our health and wellbeing, it can be confusing to figure out ...
Should You Give Children Supplements?
Dietary supplements play a huge role in the lives of Americans. In fact, according to a 2018 CRN (Council of Responsible Nutrition) Consumer Survey, 75 percent of U.S. adults take supplements.1 For children aged 0-19, it is estimated that about one-third use dietary supplements.2 These numbers, as well as the industry, appear to be increasing ...
A Novel for Treating Food Allergies: The Allergy Release Technique (ART)
In the U.S., research estimates that more than 50 million people have an allergy or allergies, and 32 million of those have food allergies.1,2 Further, 5.8 million, or one in 13, children under the age of 18 have food allergies, and up to 40 percent are allergic to more than one food.2 Having a child ...
Drinks with Benefits: New Trends in Nutrition Drinks
What we drink has evolved over time. The term “nutrition drink” used to be reserved for things like protein shakes or supplements to help people put on body mass, but lately, many individuals have turned to beverages as a way to optimize nutrition and fill in the gaps where food and supplements are lacking. We ...
Can a Simple Mineral Deficiency Really Promote Anxiety?: A Look at the Role of Magnesium and Mood
Many people struggle with varying degrees of anxiety throughout their lives. Sometimes anxiety is acute, like the feeling you might get if you are running late for an important meeting. This type of anxiety typically resolves itself shortly. Other forms of anxiety can be longer-lasting and chronic, such as when coping with multiple stressors like ...
The Various Benefits of Pre- and Probiotic Supplements
Probiotics have been in the spotlight in recent years, with specialists touting the benefits of probiotics on gut health and much more. Prebiotics aren’t talked about quite as much, but definitely deserve recognition all the same, and we are starting to see more and more products on the market that include prebiotics. Both pre- and ...
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