Versatile Quercetin

Quercetin is a flavonoid found in plant foods such as red onion, apples, berries and kale, to name a few. It is known for its anti-inflammatory, an...

Healthy and mentally sharp at 100?

Okinawa in Japan has the highest number of centenarians in the world. They don’t just live longer. Their quality of life in later years are better,...

Brain-friendly Lion's Mane Mushrooms

Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been used for centuries by societies in the East and in Asia. In recent years, interest in this culinary herb ...

Sunshine – friend or foe?

With all the new information available on the importance of vitamin D, questions about the safety of sun exposure are receiving newfound attention...

Pitfalls of calcium supplementation: How to protect your heart and bones

Did you know that between four and six million South Africans have osteoporosis? One in three women and one in five men over 50 will develop this ...