SERRAPEPTASE What is serrapeptase? While more research is needed to better understand serrapeptase, a few things are known about this compound, which is produced naturally within the intestines of silkworms [[1]]. Serrapeptase is a protease that breaks down proteins into amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Silkworms use the compound to break down their Read More
Read MoreNEUROFEEDBACK What is neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a brain training process that allows people to self-control their brain functions by measuring their brain waves and then providing a feedback signal to encourage or discourage a certain brain activity.1 This is done by placing electrodes on a particular part of the patient’s head to obtain their electroencephalographic Read More
Read MoreALKALINE SERINE PROTEASE What is alkaline serine protease? Alkaline serine protease is a protease whose primary role is to break down proteins. It can be derived from the Neanthes japonica worm [[1]]. What does alkaline serine protease do in the body? Alkaline serine protease breaks down proteins in the body. These proteins include Read More
Read MoreZINC What is zinc? The body needs only minimal amounts of zinc. It is a trace mineral, meaning humans do not produce it naturally. Therefore, we must get zinc from dietary sources or supplementation. Zinc deficiency may be a common feature in infectious diseases; a study found it was the most common deficiency in Read More
Read MoreALPHA-LIPOIC ACID What is alpha-lipoic acid? Alpha-lipoic acid, or ALA, sometimes called thiotic acid, is a fatty acid used as a supplement for many different health conditions. It is widely distributed in human cells across various cell types and is involved in producing energy [[1]]. What does alpha-lipoic acid do in the Read More
Read MoreTRYPTOPHAN What is tryptophan? Tryptophan is an amino acid we must obtain from our diet [[1]]. What does tryptophan do in the body? Our bodies use tryptophan to make serotonin, a chemical used as a neurotransmitter in the brain and the gut. Tryptophan is also required to make melatonin, a hormone related to Read More
Read MoreSPECIALIZED PRO-RESOLVING MEDIATORS (SPM) What are specialized pro-resolving mediators? Specialized pro-resolving mediators, or SPMs, are fatty substances produced within the body that work to reduce inflammation. What do specialized pro-resolving mediators do in the body? SPMs have many functions, including ending chronic inflammatory processes, reducing pain, affecting innate and adaptive immune cells, clearing dead Read More
Read MoreOLFACTORY TRAINING What is olfactory training? Olfactory training is a non-pharmacological and non-surgical treatment option for people experiencing olfactory (or smell) dysfunction that can occur after an infection, trauma event, or Parkinson’s disease. Typically, patients expose themselves to 4 different odors twice daily for at least 24 weeks. Each odor is sniffed for at least Read More
Read MoreARGININE What is arginine? Arginine is an amino acid that possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Arginine plays a role in numerous biological processes [[1]]. Typically, our bodies make all the arginine we need. We What does arginine do in the body? Arginine works as a vasodilator, which means that it enlarges blood vessels to Read More
Read MoreBEETROOT JUICE What is beetroot juice? Beetroot juice is, as its name implies, juice from the red beetroot (also called a beet), Beta vulgaris. It has garnered much attention due to its potential health effects on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, as well as metabolism and inflammation. These health effects stem from its status Read More
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