Resveratrol and vitamin D for immunity
I’m often talking about resveratrol, the polyphenol found in red grape skins, which has proven ability to prevent structural changes in brain tissue leading to dementia. Perhaps it’s one of my favourite topics because I can think healthy thoughts while enjoying a glass of red wine. Well, a study published in the Journal of Wine…
Read MoreMagnesium – the anti-stress mineral
Magnesium is essential to several hundred enzymatic reactions in our bodies. It assists in the production of energy, nerve transmission, protein synthesis, blood vessel dilation and muscle relaxation. While calcium is needed to stimulate the contraction of myofibrils in muscles, magnesium stimulates their release and relaxation. It also relaxes smooth muscle located in the gastro-intestinal…
Read MoreBlueberries and B12 for better brains
There’s nothing quite like fresh blueberries with greek yoghurt and maple syrup – pretty and delicious. The benefits of blueberries are adding up – literally! Blueberries contain resveratrol, the same plant polyphenol found in red grape skins which gives red wine its good reputation for preventing cognitive decline and dementia. Resveratrol has been shown to…
Read MoreColloidal silica: the anti-ageing element
Silicon has only been recognized as an essential trace element since 1972. It is present in human tissue at just 0.05%, mostly in connective tissue. Silicon is primarily a structural element which contributes to the synthesis of collagen, elastin, proteoglycans and the mineral matrix in skin, hair, eyes, nails, cartilage, bone, teeth and all connective…
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