This should be avoided in people with milk protein allergiesGlutathione is a small molecule found in almost every cell. It cannot enter most cells directly and therefore must be made inside the cell, from its three constituent amino acids: glycine, glutamate and cysteine. The rate at which glutathione can be made depends on the availability […]
Alpha lipoic acid is a coin with two sides. As an antioxidant, it inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen or peroxides that destroy or corrupt cells. When taken as a supplement, alpha lipoic acid (ALA) increases the production of gluthathione which helps dissolve toxic substances in the liver by neutralizing free radicals produced in our bodies […]
Many common health problems may be traced back to impaired digestive function and exposure to toxins. Unfortunately, impaired digestive function and exposure to toxins may not cause symptoms right away, and so they often go undetected. Over time, however, damage can accumulate and produce serious health consequences. For most people, food is the main source […]
What You Need to Know About ALA R-ALA is the ultimate antioxidant and perhaps too, the ultimate nutrient-partioning agent. When you are on a bulking cycle, it can make an enormous difference in terms of how much fat you gain versus how much muscle you gain. R-ALA changes the ratio of muscle to fat gained in favor of […]
Written by: Derek CharleboisBefore we get into Alpha Lipoic Acid, let’s take a look at what happens to food when it enters the body: A normal meal:Food is consumed.This food is converted into glucose for energy.Insulin is released by the pancreas to shuttle the glucose into muscle and fat cells (assuming liver glycogen levels are […]
Glucophage is the brand name for metformin hydrochloride.Metformin is NOT oral insulin. People confuse it as such, because in most countries oral insulin is called Diamicron and metformin is called Diaformin.When your body releases insulin, over time, your insulin receptors get ‘dull’, less responsive. In advanced stages that becomes type II diabetes.Metformin ‘refreshes’ those receptors, […]