Nutritional planning involves balancing macronutrients, understanding calorie formulas, and identifying the functional properties of whole foods to manage weight and chronic conditions effectively.
Flax seed and flax seed oil are excellent sources of alpha-linolenic acid, which the body converts to essential omega-3 fatty acids. Flax seed has many health benefits, according to the Cleveland Clinic, including reducing blood triglyceride levels, blood pressure, blood clot formation and inflammatory response.
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Withania somnifera, called ashwagandha, is a member of the pepper family and grows naturally in India and Africa. Ashwagandha has extensive uses in Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India.
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Vitex agnus castus, known as chaste tree or chasteberry, grows naturally in Mediterranean countries and central Asia. The fruit extract of agnus castus is used as an herbal remedy, according to the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS).
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Rubus idaeus, better known as raspberry, grows throughout North America and Europe. Raspberry leaf has a traditional role in treating diarrhea, relieving excessively heavy menstrual flow and preventing complications during pregnancy, according to the University of Michigan Health System.
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Garcinia cambogia is an herb included in several supplements for weight loss and fat burning. Derived from the rind of the gamboge fruit, which is native to Asia, Garcinia cambogia extract also is used to lower high cholesterol.
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Rhodiola rosea, also called golden root and roseroot, has a traditional medicinal role in the harsh mountainous climates of Russia, Scandinavia and Tibet. Rhodiola is considered an adaptogen, meaning it has non-specific qualities that help people deal with physical and mental stress.
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Cold sores are painful blisters that usually occur on the lips, but can develop anywhere from the lips to the nostrils. These sores, technically known as herpes labialis, are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1.
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Pausinystalia yohimbe tree bark contains an active chemical known as yohimbine. Yohimbine hydrochloride is sold as a prescription drug, while yohimbe bark extract is available over the counter in health food stores. Most research on dosages has focused on the prescription product.
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Although the body produces a small amount of choline, humans must consume some in the diet as well to maintain good health, explains the Linus Pauling Institute, or LPI, at Oregon State University.
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Diindolylmethane, or DIM, is a phytochemical produced during the digestion of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. Besides eating these vegetables, you can obtain DIM through supplements.
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Also known as washing soda and soda ash, sodium carbonate has a wide range of uses. It can raise the pH of a swimming pool if the water is too acidic, it has roles in glass and paper manufacturing, and it is a component of some bleaches and automatic dishwashing detergents.
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Para-aminobenzoic acid, also known as 4-aminobenzoic acid and PABA, is a natural substance often included in sunscreen products and other skin care items. It also shows some potential as an oral supplement. Sometimes, people refer to PABA as "vitamin Bx," but it is not a true vitamin, according to the U.S.
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Dimethylglycine, also known as DMG, is a natural substance found in both plant and animal cells, and is derived from the amino acid glycine (see reference 1 under Clinical Summary para 1).
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Intestinal dysbiosis is a condition involving the growth of harmful organisms or overgrowth of normally harmless microorganisms in the digestive tract, explains the Irish Centre of Integrated Medicine, or ICIM.
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L-leucine is an essential amino acid, meaning you must obtain it through diet because your body can't produce it. You can acquire L-leucine by eating meat, dairy products, eggs, soy and other beans, or by taking it as a supplement.
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Sodium bicarbonate, commonly called baking soda, is an effective antacid. Antacids are good for relieving occasional heartburn and indigestion because they absorb and neutralize stomach acid.
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Blackberry leaf has many traditional uses, and it is officially approved in Germany for treating certain health conditions. Blackberry leaves can be made into tea or used as a mouthwash and gargle solution, according to Flora Health.
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Amino acids are building blocks of protein. L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning you don't need to obtain it from diet as long as you consume enough L-phenylalanine, which the body converts to tyrosine.
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