Category: free radicals

Sperm Quality Found to Be Indicator of Overall Health: Research

With the global decline of sperm quality in recent decades and more and more couples seeking IVF treatment to conceive, understanding the causes of sub-fertility has become a pressing matter. Researchers from the Infertility and Reproduction Program at Australia’s Hunter Medical Research Institute have now identified a connection between a metabolic process that occurs in both…


Coffee Drinkers Live Longer: Study; What About Adding Sugar?

A study compared coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers over a seven-year period. It compared those who add sugar and those who don’t, and the findings on life expectancy are surprising! If sugar is really the “arch-nemesis” of health, how come this study suggests the opposite when we add a little to our coffee? Are you…


What Makes Vitamin E a ‘Grade-A’ Skin Protectant? What’s the Best Way to Take it?

We all want beautiful, supple skin. After all, healthy, vibrant skin symbolizes youth and vitality. But when we expose our bodies to too much sun or environmental irritants, like air pollution, harmful elements known as free radicals can damage your cells. This can lead to chronic inflammation and even tumors. So how do you prevent…


A Refreshing Summer Superfood

If you’re looking for a refreshing, sweet, and juicy treat to enjoy this summer, grab a mango. These tropical fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals to support your health in several ways. Mangoes have more than 20 vitamins and minerals and are great sources of vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, and more. That means…


Quercetin: What It Is and Why You Need It

Flavonoids are one of nature’s many therapeutic gifts. Widely found in fruits and vegetables, these phenolic substances have antioxidant properties that protect cells from free radical damage. One of the most well-known and studied flavonoids is quercetin, a flavonol mostly found in onions, berries, citrus fruits, broccoli, and grapes. A potent antioxidant, quercetin boasts anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive,…