Nutrient Profile – Sunlight; Avoid Gluten

Sunlight; Avoid Gluten Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Sunlight; Avoid Gluten. Basically, gluten can be in anything (just like other food allergens), but it is super sneaky and cross contamination is rampant. Gluten is the natural protein in the cereal grains of wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten is in the endosperm… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Sunlight; Avoid Gluten

Nutrient Profile – Selenium

Selenium Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Selenium. Selenium is a mineral found in the soil. Selenium naturally appears in water and some foods. While people only need a very small amount, selenium plays a key role in their metabolism. Why do people take selenium? Selenium has attracted attention because of its… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Selenium

Nutrient Profile – Retinoic Acid Topically

Retinoic Acid Topically Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Retinoic Acid Topically. Retinoic acid (used simplified here for all-trans-retinoic acid) is a metabolite of vitamin A1 (all-trans–retinol) that mediates the functions of vitamin A1 required for growth and development. All-trans-retinoic acid is required in chordate animals, which includes all higher animals from fish to humans. During early embryonic development,… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Retinoic Acid Topically

Nutrient Profile – Propolis

Propolis Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Propolis. Propolis is a resin-like material made by bees from the buds of poplar and cone-bearing trees. Propolis is rarely available in its pure form. It is usually obtained from beehives and contains bee products. Bees use propolis to build their hives. Propolis is… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Propolis

Nutrient Profile – Pantothenic Acid

Pantothenic Acid Always consult your primary physician when starting a nutrition program with Pantothenic Acid. Pantothenic acid (also known as vitamin B5) is an essential nutrient that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. The main function of this water-soluble B vitamin is in the synthesis of… Continue reading Nutrient Profile – Pantothenic Acid