Today’s supplement spotlight is EGEC, (epigallocatechin). EGEC is found in green, black and oolong teas. Black and oolong tea are fermented and loses some of its health benefits. EGEC tea is not fermented and retains health benefits. You might have heard of the “new health buzzword,” polyphenol. EGEC is a polyphenol- catechin. EGEC enhances the […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is vitamin C. Historically, vitamin C is the most recognized supplement for health. In recent years, this vitamin has been forgotten. Linus Pauling, PhD of Oregon State University, was a proponent of vitamin C but met with great resistance from the medical community. Dr. Pauling was a 2-time winner of the Nobel Prize for […]
Today’s supplement spotlight is turmeric. The active ingredient of turmeric is curcumin. To date there have been no drug interactions or side effects. However, it should not be taken when pregnant. Curcumin Is a strong antioxidant preventing the body from free radical damage. It has also been found to decrease inflammation by reducing histamine levels. […]