Amla & Triphala Tested for Metals
Both U.S.-made and imported Ayurvedic dietary supplements have high contamination rates of toxic metals such...
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Where to Find Taurine and the Best Source
I compare the cost, convenience, and safety of various plant, animal, and supplement sources of taurine.
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Get the Lead Out
Toxic heavy metal contamination of Ayurvedic dietary supplements is, in most cases, intentional.
Some Ayurvedic Medicine Worse than Lead Paint Exposure
Triphala, a combination of three fruits—amla, bibhitaki, and haritaki—is the most commonly used herbal formulation...
A Better Breakfast
The antioxidant power of American breakfast fare is compared to a smoothie that contains berries,...
Antioxidants in a Pinch
Some herbs and spices—including cinnamon, cloves, lemon balm, marjoram, oregano, and peppermint—are so rich in...
Amla vs. Diabetes
For a dollar a month, Indian gooseberry (amla) powder may work as well as a...
Power Plants
Many of the most powerful drugs in modern medicine's arsenal came from natural products, from...
Amla vs. Cancer Cell Invasion
Indian gooseberries (amla) block breast cancer cell growth and metastasis potential in vitro.
Amla vs. Cancer Cell Growth
Indian gooseberries (amla), an important plant in Ayurvedic medicine, may have anticancer properties, as well...
Better than Goji Berries
There are some dried fruits even more antioxidant-packed than goji berries.
Dried Apples vs. Cholesterol
Which common dried fruit is the most antioxidant-packed: apple rings, dried apricots, dried cherries, dried...
Best Berries
Compared to popular fruits such as apples, bananas, and mangoes, which of the hundreds of...
