Dietary Supplements, Vitamins and Minerals

What is Vitamin A? We all know that vitamins are organic compounds needed to provide vital nutrients to the body. Vitamin A is one such fat soluble vitamin. They are similar in structure and biologic     Read more

What is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)? Vitamin B1, also known by the name of thiamine, thiamin or aneurin is an essential mineral needed by the body. It is water soluble and belongs to the B group of vitamins    Read more

What is Vitamin B2? Also known by the name of riboflavin, vitamin B2 belongs to the 8 B vitamins group. It is water soluble and is required for a number of cellular processes in the body. Functions of    Read more

What is Vitamin B3? Also known by the name of Niacin, Vitamin B3 is composed of nicotinic acid and niacinamide. It belongs to the family of Vitamin B and like all other vitamin B, vitamin B3 is also w    Read more

What is Vitamin B5? Vitamin B5 is basically an “anti-stress” vitamin belonging to the category of the 8 group of B vitamins. It is a water soluble vitamin and can be easily found in common foods.     Read more

What is Vitamin B6? Also known as pyridoxine, vitamin B6 belongs to the family of B complex vitamins. It plays an important role in the human body. Vitamin B6 is water soluble and plays a key role in     Read more

What is Vitamin B7? Also, known by the name of vitamin H, co-enzyme R, Biotin, W factor; vitamin B7 is a water soluble vitamin belonging to the category of the 8 group of vitamins. This natural nutrit    Read more

What is Vitamin C? Also, known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is an essential nutrient needed by the human body. It is water soluble and plays an important role in a number of bodily functions. Functions    Read more

What is Vitamin B9? A water soluble vitamin, vitamin B9 is a vital component required by the body. It belongs to the family of the 8 group of B vitamins. Vitamin B9 is also known by the name; folacin     Read more

What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin that plays a key role in a number of important body functions. These fat soluble vitamins are stored in the fatty tissue of the human body. Normal    Read more

What is Vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 is a nutrient, a water soluble vitamin vital for various roles throughout the human body. It is also referred to as methylcobalamin, hydroxycobalamin and cyanocobalami    Read more

What is Beta Carotene? In simple terms, Beta Carotene is an inactive form and a precursor to Vitamin A. It is a reddish orange pigment usually found in plants and fruits. It is commonly used to treat     Read more

What is Vitamin K? Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. The body stores vitamin K in fatty tissue and liver. Studies have revealed two natural form of vitamin K; vitamin K1 and vitamin K2. Functions of    Read more

What is Vitamin E? Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin that has antioxidant properties. It appears in many different forms of which alpha- tocopherol is considered to be the most active form in the hum    Read more

What are Omega 3 Fatty Acids? Omega 3 Fatty Acids found in Cod Liver Oil are an essential nutrient or supplement required for overall physical growth and development. It can be obtained by consuming f    Read more

What is Calcium? Calcium is an essential supplement that helps develop and strengthen bones. Young children and adults alike need a daily dose of Calcium to prevent physical injury and long term bone     Read more

What is Magnesium? Magnesium is an essential mineral required for normal body functions. The human body already contains high amounts of Magnesium in the bones. Magnesium is also used to make medicine    Read more

What is Zinc? Although Zinc is a metal, certain amounts are required by the body for it to operate smoothly. Usually, extremely small amounts are required to help the body function normally. Functions    Read more

Glucosamine Sulfate is a natural occurring chemical found in the joints of the body. It is found specifically in the fluid around the joints. It helps the cartilage that cushions all the joints in o    Read more

Melatonin is a natural hormone found in the body. The medicinal content is made synthetically in medical laboratories. Functions of Melatonin Melatonin helps treat sleep disorders especially in blind     Read more

Coenzyme Q10 is a substance similar to normal vitamins and is naturally found in the human body, especially in the liver, heart, kidney and pancreas. When people consume meat and seafood, they benefit    Read more

Chromium is a metal, small traces of which are considered essential for normal functioning of the body. Functions of Chromium Chromium is considered essential in order to prevent Chromium deficiency i    Read more

Iron is one of the essential nutrients in your body which is necessary for maintaining good health. It is one of the important components of hemoglobin, the pigment which gives blood the red dark colo    Read more

Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral found in the human body. A balance diet of calcium and phosphorus can help in the strengthening of bones and teeth. Roughly 85% of phosphorus is found i    Read more

We need sodium so that our body can function properly. It is easily found in plants and animal in the form of chlorides. The most common name for sodium chloride is the table salt. Also, it is one of     Read more

Potassium is the third largest mineral found in the human body. It helps to balance the fluid level and electrolyte balance in body cells. It enables the conversion of body glucose into energy. Potas    Read more

Herbs 

What is Ginseng? Ginseng is a popular herb used widely for cooking purposes. The root is used to make medicines. It is an important health supplement that helps overall body functions. Functions of Gi    Read more

What is Valerian? Valerian is an herb often used in cooking or as a medicine, the root of which is used to make medicines. The drug extracted from the plant is often used as a sedative or antispasmodi    Read more

What is Ginger? Ginger is a popular herb and health supplement. The underground stem of the plant is used for medicinal purposes. It is widely used in recipes or even as a paste for medicinal benefits    Read more

What is Green Tea? Green Tea is a special kind of tea often used to provide health benefits. The leaves are specially sought from the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are also used for medicinal pu    Read more

What is Garlic? Garlic is a popular herb and health supplement used widely in Asian countries. It is considered to be an antiseptic in certain ways. It is commonly used for medicinal purposes and som    Read more

St. John’s Wort is a popular herb widely used across the world. The leaves and flowers are used to make a wide range of medicines that help in the treatment and prevention of several diseases. Funct    Read more

Cassia cinnamon is a plant, the flower and bark of which are used to make a wide variety of medicines used in the treatment of a wide range of diseases. Functions of Cassia Cinnamon Cassia Cinnamon ca    Read more

Gingko is a herbal plant often used in a variety of recipes. The leaves of the plant are commonly used to make medicines. Sometimes the seeds may be used too, although, it isn’t common for medicines    Read more

Milk Thistle is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy and ragweed family. It is often used in various recipes as an herb or health supplement. The seeds and fruits are used to make various kinds of    Read more

Wheatgrass is a popular plant that is often used to make various kinds of medicines. Usually, the parts above the ground like the rhizome are used for medicinal purposes. Benefits of Wheatgrass Wheatg    Read more

Saw Palmetto is a palm like plant that is considered to be an effective health supplement. The fruit of the Serenoa  plant is often used to make medicines that serve various purposes and aid in the t    Read more

Capsicum is a common daily use herb or plant. The fruit is used to make various kinds of medicine. It is normally used in salads or general recipes to add to the health benefits of various cuisines. I    Read more

Echinacea is an herb; the leaves, flower and root are often used to make different kinds of medicines. There are several species of Echinacea, some are used in general recipes too. They are also known    Read more

Hoodia is a flowering succulent plant with several medicinal properties found in the Kalahari desert. It is a beneficial health supplement which is sometimes used to make medicines too. Functions of     Read more

Super Foods 

The apple tree is the most widely cultivated of all fruit trees, and the most consumed fruit by humans. Apples grow on small     Read more

The word lime comes from the Arabic and French word “lim”, and refers to a green citrus fruit which grows from 3-6cm in d    Read more

There are two types of asparagus. Asparagus Racemosus is used in medicines and Asparagus Officinatis is the type commonly eat    Read more

The artichoke is a member of the thistle family and is cultivated as a vegetable. The edible portion of the plant is buds tha    Read more

Cranberries are an evergreen dwarf shrub or trailing vine which are grown in acidic bogs throughout the cooler regions of the    Read more

Kiwi – is it a flightless bird, a fruit or a person from New Zealand? It’s not often a single word represents three d    Read more

The celery plant comes from plant family Apiaceae and grows to approximately 1 meter in height. The crisp petiole (leaf stalk    Read more

Grapes are a great ‘super food’, not only are they delicious and nutritious, they can be used to create wine, jams, juice    Read more

Spinach is an edible flowering plant native to central and southwestern Asia, it is an annual plant which grows to a height o    Read more

The almond is a species of tree which is native to the Middle East and South Asia. The almond is also the name of the edible     Read more

Broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and is widely known as one of the most nutritional vegetables available today. Bro    Read more

Blueberries are a perennial flowering shrub plant which is native to North America. The blueberry shrub produces a berry frui    Read more

Walnuts are a rounded single seeded stone fruit from the walnut tree. The fruit is enclosed in a leathery, fleshy husk. Once     Read more

The Avocado, scientifically known as ‘Persea Americana’ is a tree native to central Mexico. It is classified in a floweri    Read more

The common oat, known under the scientific name ‘Avena Sativa’ is a member of the grain family. It is the only grain in w    Read more

Red Beans, commonly known as Kidney Beans are a variety of common beans. They are named kidney beans for its visual represent    Read more