Where do free radicals come from?

Where do free radicals come from?

Free radicals come from normal metabolic and immune system processes. They are a vital part of the inflammatory process that promotes wound healing and the conversion of food to energy. Our natural antioxidants supplies neutralize these free radicals before they lead...
Sugar and Vitamin Depletion

Sugar and Vitamin Depletion

Excess sugar depletes some vitamins and nutrients. We’re not talking about the occasional dessert added to a healthy, whole foods-based diet. Some sugar is just fine. The problems of sugar and nutrient depletion come with chronic excess sugar consumption due to over...
Obesity and the immune system

Obesity and the immune system

Obesity is a state of malnutrition, and since proper nutrition has a proven relationship to immune function, it should be no surprise that obesity impedes the immune system. Researchers have been churning out studies and literature reviews for decades about the...
Stress and Aging

Stress and Aging

Chronic and severe acute psychological stress have been linked to biomarkers of premature aging. Researchers have found that stress can lead to oxidative stress, which damages and ages cells. Learn why you can control your response to stress to mitigate the oxidative...