Nutrition

Here at Ageless Nutrition, we love to learn about the benefits of natural foods. Ginger is a fragrant spice that grows in the East, that we use the root form to grind up and produce this wonderfully flavored healthy spice. Although most of us are familiar with the flavor of this ingredient not all of us know that it has some health benefits, too. We sourced the top 8 of those benefits and put them together to help you start living your best life! 1. Ginger is high in Gingerol Gingerol is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substance which the… Read More »

For those not in the know, Ashwagandha is a herb used in Ayurvedic healing. Traditionally it has been used for a whole range of ailments across the span of some five thousand years. For generations, it has been ground up into a paste to treat surface wounds or taken as a supplement for diseases like rheumatism and arthritis, as well as being a general wellness supplement taken by many. We here at Ageless Nutrition put together our top 8 amazing benefits of Ashwagandha to share this amazing herb with the world!    Top Benefits Of Ashwagandha   1 – Ashwagandha regulates blood… Read More »

It seems that modern science is finally able to turn to the old world remedies and verify or nullify what they claim to be able to do. Valerian is one of the few herbs that has stood up to scientists scrutiny and does exactly what it promises to do. Valerian has been used for generations as a natural sleep aid, but there is so much more to it than that! We at Ageless Nutrition decided to take a look at this long fabled herb and find out what it is, what it does and what the benefits are! What exactly… Read More »

Horny goat weed is a herb native to China and grows in wild areas. Its scientific name is Epimedium. It is found in abundant amounts at altitudes. It was used as an infusion at that time for drinking purpose, but now it is available in other forms as well. Icariin is an active compound which is flavonoid in nature and gives plants the color along with providing health benefits. It is known for its therapeutic purpose for centuries. In traditional Chinese medicine, it was one of the most used herbs to enhance the sex drive in men and women and… Read More »

Testosterone is the sex hormone of males, while estrogen is the female sex hormone. Both hormones are produced in both genders, but comparatively more estrogen is produced by women and testosterone by men. Testosterone plays many roles, such as the development of male organs and characteristics during puberty such as shoulder widening, a tone change, muscular development, and beard growth. Testosterone is an essential hormone for sexual excitement, and lower levels of this hormone may cause a decline in sexual performance. There are plenty of scientific studies from experts that discuss the uses and outcomes of testosterone therapy, which is… Read More »

Horsetail is an ancient plant with the scientific name Equisetum arvense, characterized by hollow stems. It has been used as herbal therapeutic since ancient times. Horsetail is a type of fern and resembles the tail of a horse, hence the name it was given. The extract taken from the plants has a strong antioxidant with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory potential that can be used as natural medicine. The benefits of horsetail extract are: It can be applied directly to skin for treating wounds. People used to apply the horsetail paste over the wound area or make tea to apply over the… Read More »

What Is Horsetail? Horsetail is the name of the plant, which is native to Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East and it grows in swampy places. The other name for horsetail is Equisetum arvense. The name horsetail is given to it because it resembles the tail of the horse. It is thin, green grass like with no leaves and flowers on it. It can also be grown as a pond plant and can grow up to 3 feet tall. This plant is not commonly cultivated, but due to its medicinal importance, it can be found in some herbal… Read More »

Ginkgo is a common plant originating from China, Korea, and Japan. This tree, sprouting fan-shaped leaves is considered to be one of the oldest trees ever living, dating back more than 200 million years. About 1,000 years ago in China, it was used as traditional Chinese medicine. In Western culture, it’s been known for centuries as herbal therapeutic because of its ability to assist in treating Alzheimer’s disease, fatigue, and memory loss. There are so many benefits of ginkgo biloba that it makes a great natural herbal medicine and here are 8 of the most effective benefits. 1. Natural antioxidants… Read More »

There’s a new supplement on the market for those who are suffering from memory loss, whether that is caused by old age, chemo or dementia. Cognitive impairment is an issue for nearly 13 percent of Americans studies, according to the Center for Disease Control. This supplement is called apoaequorin, and it is a calcium binding protein that comes from jellyfish. The protein was first discovered in the Aequorea Victoria jellyfish in 1962 and allows the jellyfish to produce flashes of light by releasing calcium. Apoaequorin is the main ingredient in Prevagen, which was the number one selling brain support supplement in… Read More »

In Traditional Chinese Medicine it is known as Yin-Yang-Huo. The practitioners of TCM have used the leaves of horny goat weed as an aphrodisiac to enhance the sexual health and the functioning of the kidney along with preventing bone diseases. What is horny goat weed? Horny goat weed is a “natural aphrodisiac,” and it is tested on animals and that shows positive results for hormonal production and enhance libido. The species of goat weed is known as Epimedium. The Epimedium contains an active substance called Icariin that is responsible for providing it health benefits and a perfect use for humans.… Read More »