When it comes to overall health, magnesium is one of the minerals that are indispensable for the human body. Fortunately, it is the fourth most common mineral in the human body after calcium, potassium, and sodium, and it controls quite a lot of bodily functions, along with hundreds of enzyme functions. It also supports fluid…
Coconut oil that is extracted from coconut through a complicated process without the application of heat is called virgin coconut oil or VCNO. It is different from regular coconut oil in many ways, starting with the method of extraction. It has a unique fragrance and taste and is rich in antioxidants, medium chain fatty acids…
Fruits and vegetables naturally develop quite a few classes of chemical compounds which have anticarcinogenic properties. The cruciferous vegetables are predominantly rich sources of such compounds. These compounds include indole derivatives (indole-3-carbinol and indole-3-acetonitrile), dithilthiones and isothiocyanates. Indole 3-carbinol or I3C breakdown into several byproducts, chief of which is diindolylmethane or DIM. Thus, DIM is…
You might’ve heard a lot about soy while growing up about how it is rich in protein and good for growth. But as you entered your adulthood, you certainly have come across warnings to minimize soy consumption for some reasons( such as infertility and low libido). Is there any harm in soy? Let’s find out….