Nutritional supplements

Acai berry

Acai berry is a small, deep-purple or dark-purple fruit of the tall, slender acai palm tree which is a very common native of the Brazilian rainforest. A nutritional powerhouse of health and healing, the acai berry possesses a wealth of salubrious properties and has been used as a natural remedy for various ailments. Acai berries [...]

The importance of micronutrients for optimal nutrition

The micronutrients are those nutritional components needed by the body in comparatively small amounts, usually measured in milligrams or micrograms, and may be classified into vitamins and minerals. The vitamins are organic (carbon containing) compounds functioning in the body as co-factors facillitating essential bichemical reactions at the cellular level. Minerals are inorganic (lacking carbon) elements [...]

Protein shakes

Protein shakes are very affordable and easy ways to supplement weight loss, body building or weight training programs. Protein is one of the most important parts of our daily diets. It is the building block of the bones, muscles, skin and other tissues of the body. It can also be broken down by the body [...]

Chromium picolinate

Chromium picolinate is a trace mineral that is usually found in food. This is found in many different food sources including brewers yeast, brown sugar, and coffee to name a few. The mineral has been studied for its ability to help regulate blood sugars, however much more study needs to be done. What they have [...]