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Understanding Fructooligosaccharides: Benefits, Sources, and Applications Introduction
Understanding Fructooligosaccharides: Benefits, Sources, and Applications In the realm of nutrition and health, various types of carbohydrates play crucial roles in our diet. While much attention is given to sugars, starches, and dietary fibers, one category that is...
What Is Bacopa
What is bacopa? Bacopa monnieri (B. monnieri), also known as brahmi, is a naturally-occurring tropical plant that produces white flowers between spring and autumn, and can thrive underwater. Due to its trailing blooms, it is often used in hanging planters and gardens....
Valerian 101
What is Valerian? Valerian, also known as Valerianae radix, is a perennial flowering plant and belongs to the Valerianaceae family, a group of plants typically identifiable by their pungent odors. A native of Europe and parts of Asia, valerian has been used in...
All About Melatonin
Sleep is an essential component for maintaining overall health and wellbeing. During sleep, the brain performs necessary recovery processes which boost physical and mental functioning for the next day and over the long term. Consequently, lack of sleep can lead to...
Turmeric and COVID-19: An Overview of Research
It has been nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and researchers are regularly making new discoveries about symptoms, treatments, vaccine efficacy, and more. Although leaders in healthcare and biology have made substantial progress in preventing the...
Boswellia 101
What is Boswellia? Boswellia is an herb extracted from the Boswellia serrata tree, commonly found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa. Coined the “Indian frankincense” due to the fragrance of the tree’s resin, Boswellia has been used in Indian and African folk...
All About Holy Basil and Basil Oil
What is holy basil? Holy basil is a flowering plant from the mint family that typically grows purple or pink flowers and emits a faint lemon scent. Native to India, holy basil is commonly used in Ayurvedic and Siddha medical systems, as Indian houseplants, and in holy...
Understanding Turmeric
For more than 4,500 years, turmeric, a spice extracted from the root of a plant, has been used for myriad purposes, most notably for cooking and medical treatment. Coined the “spice of life,” turmeric emerged in 500 BCE as a part of Ayurvedic medicine, an ancient...
Gymnema Sylvestre
Designed to maintain healthy insulin hormone levels, the blend of turmeric and gymnema extract in our Blood Sugar Bully™ turmeric lozenges is aimed at supporting blood sugar control regimens. Gymnema (gymnema sylvestre) is a woody, vine leaf plant native to Asia ,...