Nutrition

If you’re having trouble achieving deep, restful sleep and you haven’t considered your zinc levels, now may be the time. It’s a mineral naturally found in trace amounts in our bodies that perform roles like aiding in cell division and the breakdown of carbs. Zinc helps metabolize food and balances hormones. Studies now show that taking extra zinc before bed can lead to more restorative sleep. Zinc alone does not help you fall asleep, but it does aid in more profound, less fitful sleep. It suppresses the nervous system and acts as an antidepressant. Lowering anxiety levels, in turn, helps… Read More »

With a growing interest in the nutritional supplements market, we here at Ageless Nutrition thought it might be time to reflect upon some of the health benefits of Fenugreek. This lesser-known white flowering herb produces pungent seeds which we then grind up to produce a curry spice – but there is so much more to the humble Fenugreek than first meets the eye and it has a number of healthy side effects that you would never think possible! We picked out some of our favorite Fenugreek health benefits for your entertainment!   Fenugreek Helps Mothers Make Milk Perhaps one of… Read More »

Ashwagandha has long since been relied upon for its wonderful health benefits. This Evergreen shrub grows naturally in India and is a known vital component of Ayurvedic medicine. Not only do the roots and fruit of this plant have some fantastic health benefits for the body – but they also help to keep the mind cool, calm and collected too. We here at Ageless Nutrition put together this article for you to teach you how to use Ashwagandha to help reduce stress and anxiety! Ashwagandha – How does it work? The Ashwagandha plant is dried out and ground up to… Read More »

Fenugreek is an often overlooked herb which has a variety of fantastic health benefits; as well as its own unique taste. Traditionally, the plant is harvested and dried out before it is ground into a fine powder which makes a lovely curry spice – but Fenugreek is also useful to breastfeeding mothers because it contains properties which help boost milk production. Here at Ageless Nutrition, we wanted to share this good news about Fenugreek and to try and find as much information about it for you as we can! Fenugreek – How does it work? Fenugreek has a number of… Read More »

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 »

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 »