Resveratrol. We've all heard its good for us, but, is there a darker side to resveratrol that few people are talking about? Previously I've written about how resveratrol might be toxic in high levels. Now I report on a study that is more disturbing. This study of resveratrol appeared in the journal, Molecular Carcinogenesis. Basically researchers observed that resveratrol enhanced the growth of …
Super Foods
Pea Protein Supplements. Do they Work?
Have you heard of Pea Protein Supplements? I didn't until I was walking through the health food store recently and came across the product. There was an informational flier next to the product so I picked it up and started reading about why pea protein might good for us. Since I first ran into it, pea protein has been showing up everywhere. There is even pea protein milk now! Is pea protein as …
Acai Berry A Review Based on Facts
Update 8/22/19. If you Google the words acai berry and you’ll soon find yourself inundated with an ocean of information. For example, who among us has not heard acai called a "superfood" or "superfruit." Countless websites tout the benefits of acai berry for everything from arthritis and weight loss to slowing the aging process. But, does it do any of this? As a supplement investigator, I want to …
Acai Berry: Does The Acai Berry Diet Work?
Update 9/19/19. Have you heard about the Acai berry diet? Several people have asked me if it worked. The diet is touted to not only help people lose weight but improve health too. So is acai berry the real deal or is it a scam? Is it really a superfood? Does it have any side effects? What is Acai Berry? Acai Berry is a fruit that was probably first popularized by Dr. Perricone and later by …