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Prebiotics and Probiotics | What Are They, And Should I be Taking Them?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI It seems like everyone is talking about gut health these days, and it’s for a good reason. In a recent survey of 71,812 American adults, 61% said they expe...
Read moreMangosteen | The Queen of Tropical Fruit
WRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI Mangosteen is typically grown in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Sweet and sour in taste, it is a round, purple color fruit...
Read moreGinkgo biloba | The Wonder of a "Living Fossil"
WRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI What is Ginkgo biloba? Ginkgo biloba is derived from the leaf of the Maidenhair tree, which is believed to live 2,000 to 4,000 years and is the last remaining m...
Read moreVitamin E | What Is It and Why Does It Matter
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient created naturally by plants. There are 2 classes of Vitamin E molecules: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are found in abundant forms throughout the bod...
Read moreSpirulina | Superfood to Superstar
WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI What is spirulina? Spirulina is a blue-green algae or cyanobacteria. Most recently, it has gained popularity with its use in smoothies and juices (to...
Read moreWRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI What is aloe vera? The aloe vera plant belongs to the Liliaceae family and originates from southern and eastern Africa. It is a perennial, succulent plant tha...
Read moreEndocrine Disruptors | What Are They and Why They Matter
WRITTEN BY KRISTINA TELHAMI AND DR. SWATHI What products do you use everyday?When was the last time you checked their ingredients lists? When you are shopping, it is crucial to look at the products...
Read moreWhat's the Difference? | Prebiotics, Probiotics, & Postbiotics
WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI Like most body systems, the gut is complex. Arguably, more complex than other body systems, as it has its own community of living organisms. Each day when ...
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