Adaptogens Health Benefits Tom Nikkola

The Best Adaptogens For Health and Fitness

What are adaptogens? How do you use them? Do they actually work? They are a standard part of traditional medicine. However, in North America, they often get dismissed as a useful tool for supporting your health. In this article, I explain what they are, how they work, and review some … Keep reading…

Hydroxytyrosol Health Benefits and the Mediterranean Diet

Hydroxytyrosol Health Benefits

Hydroxytyrosol is one of the key healthy-promoting compounds of the Mediterranean diet. Based on the research I reviewed, I feel like this nutraceutical hasn’t gotten the attention it deserves. In this article, I’ll answer the following questions: The Mediterranean Diet Paradox Long before the Keto craze, or the vegan agenda, … Keep reading…

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The Diseases of Low Vitamin D and How to Avoid Them

Do you supplement with 2000-5000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D each day? Or, do you use your lunch hour to lie in the sun in just a loincloth? If not, you’re likely low in vitamin D. More than half of the world’s population is deficient in vitamin D, and … Keep reading…