Most people are familiar with the importance of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) for immune health, thanks in part to Linus Pauling, two-time Nobel winner.

However, not many people can name the other vital functions of vitamin C or what the best food sources are (hint: it’s not oranges!).

The Roles of Vitamin C: While vitamin C is fundamental to a proper functioning immune system, it’s actions go beyond just immune health. The highest...

This article by Suzy Cohen, RPh highlights the exciting new research that show that probiotics go beyond just gut health and influence bone remodeling! Check it out!

"There’s actually a gut flora-bone signaling ‘pathway’ and in animal studies, researchers proved that beneficial probiotic strains (Lactobacillus reuteri and Bifidobacterium longum) actually mitigated menopause-induced bone loss. Gut bacteria ‘talk’ to the bone bon...

"Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants responsible for absorbing the light necessary for photosynthesis. It is often considered to be the "blood" of plants, since it comprises the basic physiology of the plant and is required for their basic metabolic functions, such as growth and respiration. While most land plants contain chlorophyll to some degree, those with the deepest green colors contain the greatest concentrations...