Health & Wellness Blog

Evidence-based articles on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and more.

A fat-soluble antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative damage, found in nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.

NAC supports glutathione production and has mucolytic properties. Evidence for respiratory infections and immune cell function.

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting and bone metabolism, found in leafy greens and fermented foods.

You cannot 'boost' your immune system, wet hair does not cause colds, and other common myths corrected by immunology.

Grains that contain all three parts of the kernel (bran, germ, endosperm), providing more fiber, vitamins, and minerals than refined grains.

An essential trace mineral involved in immune function, wound healing, and taste perception, found in meat, shellfish, and legumes.

Body fat tissue that stores energy, provides insulation, and produces hormones that influence appetite and metabolism.

A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Type 1 diabetes.

A B vitamin (B7) important for metabolism, hair growth, and nail strength, found in eggs, nuts, and whole grains.

A natural stimulant found in coffee, tea, and chocolate that increases alertness and can enhance physical performance.

The most abundant mineral in the body, essential for bone strength, muscle contraction, and nerve signaling.

An autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, causing damage to the small intestine and nutrient malabsorption.