Lycopene is derived from the tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum, in the nightshade family, Solanaceae), a perennial that produces during the warm season and reaches a height of 3 to 4 feet. The tomato is native to western South America, and is currently grown and consumed worldwide. Lycopene is the most powerful...
Pantothenic acid is one of eight water-soluble B vitamins, which are all soluble in water and dispersed throughout the body dissolved in fluid. They are not stored in the body to any appreciable extent so must be replenished every day through diet. Any activity on the body lasts for 14-18...
Recent research states that krill oil is a more potent and beneficial source of omega-3 oils than regular fish oil. Krill carries substantial benefits for heart and brain health, along with slowing down ageing process, due to containing an antioxidant called astaxanthin. Krill is good for your heart, keeping arteries...
Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis that can cause extreme pain due to too much uric acid in the blood. This occurs if the body either makes too much uric acid or cannot excrete it in large enough quantities. Uric acid is a by-product of purines...
Nutrition (also called nourishment or aliment) is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet. The diet of an organism is what it eats, which is largely...
