ByVital Nutrients Medical Team Omega-6 fatty acids are metabolized by the body into arachidonic acid. This in turn is transformed into prostaglandin (PG) E2 and leukotriene (LT) B4, two instigators of an imbalanced inflammatory response. The...
By Vital Nutrients Medical Team Vegetarian and vegan diets are associated with a lot of health benefits. For example, studies have found that vegetarians have a lower body mass index, reduced fasting glucose, insulin resistance, total...
By Vital Nutrients Medical Team Garlic does more than add flavoring to pasta sauces, soups, and other savory dishes. Research has unveiled a number of health benefits of garlic. One of its main components, allicin, is responsible for many of the...
By Vital Nutrients Medical Team New Guidelines Recommend Choline for Pregnancy and Beyond For many years, choline slipped under the nutritional radar. It wasn’t until 1998 that the Institute of Medicine recognized it as an essential nutrient.(1)...