Is Palm Oil Bad for You?
Palm oil consumption and it’s effects on blood lipid levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in humans is still a subject of debate. Advocacy groups with varying agenda (most with no knowledge of human nutrition, biochemistry and physiology) fuel the controversy. Most of the (mis)information is targeted at consumers and food companies with a view to […]
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng, is a herb used in Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India. Various parts of the plant are used, but the most common supplemental form is an extract of its roots. It’s classified as an adaptogen, meaning it’s purported to enhance the body’s resilience to stress. How it […]