If you’ve been keeping up with health trends, chances are you may have heard of turmeric. From turmeric ginger shots for a boost of immunity to its use in supporting joint health, this yellow spice has a variety of benefits! Turmeric’s versatility stems from its main active ingredient – curcumin. [...]
Are you taking your vitamin D? Also known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is responsible for hundreds of functions in the body. While this vitamin may appear easy to obtain from sun and diet alone, vitamin D deficiency runs rampant. This is especially true for those of us living [...]
From providing our bodies with structure to supporting our muscles and protecting our internal organs, our bones have a major role to play in our wellbeing. This means that our bones need plenty of nutrients and exercise to maintain their integrity and continue to effectively do their job. Bone health [...]
Our bones are what give us structure. Our skeletal framework allows us to move and protects organs like our brain and heart from injury. So, it goes without saying that keeping our bones healthy is an essential part of our overall wellbeing. One of the most common conditions Canadians experience [...]
Did you know that collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? It can be found all over, from your teeth to your nail beds, and your skin to your bones. Collagen is what binds us together so we don't fall apart. So, it makes sense that it's also [...]
Collagen is a type of protein that is found in the connective tissue and bones - it's the foundation for healthy skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and joints. Although collagen supplements can be frequently found in the women's hair and skin section of health food stores, its benefits apply to [...]
In Nutrient Spotlight: The Science Behind Vitamin K2, we covered the discovery of the Vitamin K family, its overall function in the body, and brief differences between MK-4 and MK-7. Now, let's dive deeper into how vitamin K1 differs from K2, why deficiency is hard to detect, and why this nutrient [...]
Ever wonder why vitamins go from A, B, C, D and E straight to vitamin K? Well, there is a good explanation. Vitamin K was first discovered as a blood clotting agent in chicken and was named “koagulation”, Danish for coagulation. Doesn't sound too exciting, does it? Well, clotting is just [...]
The number of dietary supplements and food items, like bone broth, containing collagen are on the rise – and for good reason. Increasing your dietary intake of collagen has been linked to positive effects on health, including improved skin appearance, reduced joint pain, and better digestion and gut health. It [...]
If you suffer from joint pain, then you know from experience just how painful and immobilizing it can be. However, by eating the rights foods and taking the correct supplements, you can prevent joint pain from arising and help manage inflammation that can make joint conditions worse. This preventative approach [...]
From digesting food to impacting your immunity, cognitive health, and beyond, your gut has a say in it all. Learn about the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live inside of you and how balancing your gut microbiome can help you achieve better health.