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More specifically, a significantly reduced risk of 9% was seen for both CVD and CHD per seven grams of daily fiber consumed. according to the National Academieswomen need at least 25 grams of fiber per day while men need at least 38 grams. That means simply by getting adequate amounts of fiber each day, women … Read more
“Oxidative stress occurs when the cells in our bodies react to oxygen-reactive species, which can negatively impact our cellular signalling,” optometrist Victor Paul, OD, of DeCesare Eye Care, tells mindbodygreen. “Environmental stressors—including UV rays and pollutants, to name a few—increase free radicals in our bodies.” In a 2015 randomized controlled trial (RCT) published by the … Read more
Hormones influence our skin cells in ways big and small. One of the bigger ways? Collagen production. ,Estrogen2 is key for the normal functioning of the skin as well as the blood vessels, hair follicles, oil glands, and our pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. It is associated with collagen production, increased skin thickness, increased hyaluronic acid … Read more
If you’re at all interested in supporting your longevity efforts (like we are), you may have heard that having shorter telomeres is a sign of biological aging—and thus, having longer telomeres is a sign of living a longer life. These little chromosomal caps help protect our DNA from damage, and measuring the rate of their … Read more
With my health coaching background, I know that supplements alone can’t ensure great sleep. So I take sleep support+ around two hours before bedtime and always pair it with other good habits. I turn off electronics (or at least use them sparingly and on a dimmer) at around 6 pm and try to eat my … Read more
Not only does the formula offer 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 per single gelcap serving, but it’s also derived from organic algae, the highest-quality plant source available (not to mention, its stellar sustainability, The premium supplement also features a unique trio of organic virgin oils (from avocados, flaxseed, and olives) to drive optimal vitamin D … Read more
As board-certified sleep expert Michael Breus, Ph.D.previously explained to mbg“Melatonin is a sleep regulatorNot a sleep initiator. Melatonin does not make you feel sleepy; it tells your body it’s bedtime. Those are two completely different processes in the brain.” That bedtime reminder function might make melatonin relevant in the short-term when traveling across several time … Read more
I work long hours for a global foundation based out of Switzerland, while also running my own executive coaching business and hosting a podcast. Having so much going on is exciting to me, but it can also be stressful. Getting enough sleep is the one thing that helps me stay on top of it all. … Read more
While you can certainly add a fatty fish like salmon, anchovies, tuna, or sardines to the menu a few times a week to up your EPA and DHA intake, a far simpler (and arguably, more effective and lower in heavy metals like mercury, etc.) way to reach your goal is with a targeted, high-potency omega-3 … Read more
In addition to superstar phytonutrients caffeine (instant- and sustained-release caffeine, mind you—straight from coffee berries and beans), this evidence-based formula features an impressive lineup of other nootropics: Plant botanicals Guarana and ginsengmodern bioactive L-theanineand essential nutrients Vitamin B12 for cellular energy, all in clinically rooted doses. Plant-origin caffeine delivers multifaceted mental performance gains I see … Read more
Once I realized matcha’s nootropic benefits, it became my secret weapon for staying zen while getting shit done on my busiest days. I never thought I would find something that matched my love for matcha—until we launched focus+, This innovative formula features 100 milligrams of bioactive L-theanine (at least 2x the amount2 in a standard … Read more
Vickery recommends practicing interoceptive awareness—ie, paying attention to the physical sensations in our bodies (hunger pangs, feelings of fullness, and energy levels)—to start reconnecting with your hunger cues. “By tuning in to these cues, we can start eating in response to our hunger instead of eating based on external cues like the time of day … Read more
Not all fat is created equal—when activated, brown fat (aka brown adipose tissue), burns energy to produce body heat in a metabolic process called thermogenesis. To help activate brown fat naturally, consider taking a quality metabolism booster supplement that contains botanical ingredients that support thermogenesis (eg, cayenne pepper, grains of paradise, and EGCG from green … Read more