Resveratrol is frequently referred to as “The active ingredient in Red Wine” but that is a serious over-simplification and the evidence is clear...

This one will be for my Canadian friends - regarding a commercial herbal remedy sold under the name of "Cold FX". I had said several years ago,...

Nearly a third of middle-aged Americans regularly take a baby aspirin in the hope of preventing a heart attack or a stroke or lowering their cancer risk. But new research shows that aspirin is not for everyone, and that in some patients this so-called wonder drug is doing more harm than good....

This is encouraging - apparently the consumer is returning to real food and avoiding nonsense. Forget goji berries and noni juice. Tart cherries,...

Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report Government task force held off on specific dose recommendations By Maureen Salamon HealthDay...

I’d like to take a few moments of your time to provide some perspective on recent media attention to supplementation. It can be challenging to...

Sports Nutrition Coaching Made Simple When the decision arrives that it is time to get fit the diet may or may not receive attention. This...

We have added part two of Soy and Your Health. Soy and Your Health: An Update on the Benefits – Part One http://leanseekers.com/Supplementation/Soy-Benefits...

Medscape today website reported on Oct. 10, 2011 “Vitamin Supplements Associated With Increased Risk for Death”

The study is entitled...

This week the media “pounced” with apparent glee on another Vitamin Study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, that...

Denmark has introduced what is believed to be the world's first tax on foods containing saturated fat. 

My immediate reaction was one...

Known as the "Deadliest Nutrient" -  but There's No Meaningful Evidence. You've been told it's bad and contributes to heart disease. But it's...

In short, the story the studies tell is this: low concentrations of EPA and DHA result in an increased risk of death from all causes and accelerated...

Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grape skins, berries, cocoa and peanuts, has been called the modern-day “fountain of youth” for a very compelling...

Both vitamin D and curcumin, the pigment that gives spicy turmeric its yellow-orange color, have been shown to help fight Alzheimer's disease...

Over the past 32 years, citizens of Titus County, Texas have been encouraged to take Vitamin B6 as a daily supplement for cure and prevention...

If you don't think you need to take a vitamin D supplement every day, a new study just might change your mind.

Researchers from the University...

The answer given by the health professional of the time to one who was ill. 2000 B.C. -- Here, eat this root. 1000 A.D. -- That root is heathen....

On April 21/2011 the following article appeared in the “REAL LIFE” section of the Calgary Herald.

The article - “Are You Confused About...

During a discussion on the benefits of Soy I came upon this Study.Women whose diets are rich in tofu, soy milk, tempeh, miso, or other soy foods,...

Hydration: Too Much of a Good Thing? Dehydration warnings and preventive measures tend to dominate endurance performance nutrition advice. It...

Fat Won’t Make You Fat—The Truth About The Foods You Eat!

The diet industry has turned millions of people into fat-phobics. Over the past...

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Play a big role in optimal health. Since the 1930s, research evidence has indicated that certain essential fatty acids (EFAs)...

There have been some recent sensational media stories reporting increased risks of early mortality from the consumption of antioxidant vitamins....

Is the Canada Food Guide Good for Runners? All you need is a well balanced diet. Athletes should just follow the Canada Food Guide.

Athletes...