Nutrients

Aronia Berry

Aronia Berries Aronia berry (or chokeberry) has many health benefits, with the most notable being its extremely high antioxidant properties fruits. Anthocyanins are plant pigments that give fruits, leaves, flowers, stems and roots their rich and deep red, purple and blue color. About 560 different anthocyanins have been identified. Out of all berries aronia (chokeberries) appear to have the …

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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle Milk thistle is a flowering herb related to the daisy and ragweed. Milk thistle is used as a natural treatment for liver problems, due to Silymarin which is the active component). Milk thistle has been used for centuries for treatment of different diseases such as liver and gallbladder disorders, protecting liver against snake …

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon Cinnamon is a delicious and healthy spice, it has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It can lower blood sugar levels and is cancer-protective. It also helps with lymphedema (fluid retention). The Ceylon variety of cinnamon does not contain high levels of coumarin (a natural blood thinner). The Cassia variety …

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Vitamin B7

Vitamin B7 – Biotin The health benefits of vitamin B7 or biotin include improved metabolism, tissue maintenance and healthy skin. It also provides relief from heart problems, alopecia and Parkinson’s disease. Biotin can be found in a wide variety of foods including animal liver, egg yolks, cow milk, and some fruits and vegetables Vitamin B7  is a water-soluble …

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

Vitamin B1

Vitamin B1 – Thiamine Vitamin B1 is a water soluble vitamin found in many foods including yeast, cereal grains, beans, nuts, and meat. It is often used in combination with other B vitamins. It’s often found in many vitamin B complex products and multivitamins. The body needs vitamin B1 to convert carbohydrates into glucose, the …

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Sulphur

Sulphur Sulphur plays important roles in hundreds of processes in the body. Excellent sources of sulphur include homemade bone broth, pasture raised eggs, grass fed meats, nuts, wild-caught salmon, cruciferous vegetables (such as sprouts and broccoli), onions and garlic. Sulphur deficiency is quite common in the Western diet and may be a contributing factor in health …

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