What it is: Electrolytes are critical for the body's physical, cognitive, and metabolic functions as they are minerals that carry an...

What it is: Specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) are molecules in the body made from omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in foods...

What it is: Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping (EAMC) is painful contractions in the skeletal muscles soon after exercise....

What it is: Aspartame (E951) is an artificial sweetener 200 times sweeter than sugar, meaning a miniscule amount is required to sweeten...

What it is: Leucine is an essential amino acid found in various protein-rich foods (e.g. meat, chicken, fish, eggs, and dairy). It is...

What it is: Leucine, isoleucine, and valine are amino acids (AAs) with a branched chain in their structure. Their unique nature is...

What it is: Amino acids (AAs) are macromolecules that are the building blocks of proteins. There are 20 amino acids, each composed of a...

What it is: Whey is a popular supplement due to it being water-soluble, cheap, and a complete protein. Water-soluble means it’s easy to...

What it is: In the body, inositol assists with areas such as cell signaling, insulin response, hormones, and neurotransmitters. It is a...

What it is: Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant compound made by almost all cells of the body and used in the mitochondria for energy...

What it is: Choline is an essential nutrient but neither a vitamin nor a mineral, as it is a coenzyme that assists many cellular...

In the past few weeks, we've explored cognitive function decline with aging, including early-onset dementia. Of particular interest to...

What it is: Sarcopenia is a term used to describe the gradual decline in muscle mass and function with age. After the age of 40 years, it...

What it is: A new interest in adaptogens has led to a renewed focus and definition of their properties. Originally in the West, they were...

What it is: A Peruvian root that has a butterscotch flavor and is part of the cruciferous family (related to cauliflower, kale, and...

What it is: A grim fungus that grows by infecting particular insect species, altering their behavior, and eventually killing them to use...

What it is: A fungus with a white beard-like appearance. A mild, succulent mushroom that, although classified as rare to find wild, is...

What it is: A solid fan-shaped fungus that comes in multiple colors, but the most commonly known is the varnished, red kidney-shaped...

What it is: A light, mild mushroom that blends well in chocolate-based items such as rice puddings or hot chocolate. Traditionally brewed...

What it is: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, comes from an evergreen shrub that grows in...