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Like pharmaceuticals, nutritional supplements rarely cause only one effect on your physiology. Sometimes, supplements offer numerous health benefits and few, if any, side effects. On the other hand, some supplements provide benefits for certain people while also causing undesirable side effects. Such is the case with many anti-androgen supplements. You … Keep reading…
When someone asks you about a natural health product you haven’t heard of, what is your gut response? For many years, mine was, “If I haven’t heard of it, it must not be that good.” I thought I knew of all the natural products that actually worked. My ego often … Keep reading…
Another study adds to the evidence that a high-protein diet is best for weight loss. I’ve been promoting the health benefits of a high-protein diet for years. During that time, research and experience have only added evidence to the idea that a high-protein diet is ideal for weight management. A … Keep reading…
A high-quality multivitamin is the first supplement I recommend out of my Foundational Five. In the time it takes to swallow the capsules, you significantly increase your total nutrition intake for the day. As important as they are, I’m often surprised by how few people understand the importance of taking … Keep reading…
How much protein do I need to build muscle? How much should I eat to maintain it later in life? Without question, the amount of protein you eat each day can have long-lasting effects on your health, fitness, and longevity. To build muscle (or maintain it later in life), at … Keep reading…
N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) is one of those supplements many people have heard of, but few understand. From supporting immune function to detoxification, and healthy mood to inflammation, NAC provides numerous health benefits. N-acetylcysteine is an amino acid found in onions and eggs. Like l-theanine, it’s considered a non-proteinogenic amino acid, meaning … Keep reading…
If you could only choose one supplement to build muscle (assuming you already use the Foundational Five), creatine monohydrate would have to be first on the list. Yet, it does much more than build muscle. It offers a host of health benefits, from helping to deal with depression, slowing age-related … Keep reading…
Is a gluten-free (GF) diet healthy? What are the symptoms of gluten intolerance? What’s the difference between gluten intolerance and an allergy? In this post, I’ll address the most common questions and areas of confusion. At a time when we’re more focused on inflammation and supporting our immune systems, going … Keep reading…
When you supplement with most micronutrients, you don’t feel a significant difference, even though they make a difference. That’s not the case with magnesium. I’ve received numerous testimonials from clients and members after supplementing with it regularly. Once you understand all it does for your metabolism, which forms make the … Keep reading…
Is a high-protein diet the best diet you could follow? If so, what are the health benefits? Are there any risks? Read on, and you’ll understand why I believe a high-protein diet is the best diet for health, fitness, and even supporting quality-of-life later in life. What is a High-Protein … Keep reading…
What makes a multivitamin a “high-quality multivitamin?” Why is there such a big difference in price between what your healthcare practitioner recommends, and what you find in retail stores? Why do you even need a multivitamin? Clients and VIGOR Training members have asked me these questions numerous times. I’ll provide … Keep reading…
Is coffee good or bad for you? Few topics in nutrition create as much confusion as the health benefits of coffee, or its risks. Yet, when you look at the research, the evidence is clear: coffee is good for you. Of course, I’m referring to a plain cup of Joe. … Keep reading…