Black cumin seed oil may alleviate allergies, asthma, and other conditions caused by an overactive immune system. Historically used as a spice and medicinal herb, black cumin seems to possess several immunity benefits: Anti-inflammatory activity. Black cumin may help with allergies, asthma, and other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Antipathogenic activity. … [Read more...]
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum for Fat Loss
Gynostemma pentaphyllum shows early indications of promoting fat loss in obese individuals. Gynostemma pentaphyllum is an Asian vine that has been employed in herbal medical practices for centuries. Its leaves may help promote fat loss through: Activating AMPK. The activation of this enzyme has been associated with fat loss. Overview Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a … [Read more...]
Eleuthero as a Pre-Workout
East Asian herb eleuthero is suggested to enhance exercise endurance, but research evidence is conflicting. Popularly used in Russia and China as an adaptogen, eleuthero is believed to be capable of improving workout performance by: Reducing fatigue. Eleuthero may be capable of enhancing endurance exercise performance by staving off fatigue, but research is mixed. … [Read more...]
Bromelain for Immunity
Pineapple-derived enzyme extract bromelain may help alleviate allergies and other inflammatory conditions. Bromelain is an enzyme mixture isolated from pineapple plants. It possesses a number of therapeutic effects, including: Anti-inflammatory activity. Bromelain may help alleviate allergies, sinusitis, and other inflammatory and autoimmune disorders by reducing … [Read more...]
Rhodiola Rosea as a Pre-Workout
Adaptogenic herb rhodiola may augment endurance exercise performance. As an adaptogen, Rhodiola rosea is best recognized as a stress relieving herb. Among its other potential health benefits and uses includes an ability to improve pre-workout performance by: Boosting endurance capacity. Rhodiola seems to fight fatigue and improve performance during endurance … [Read more...]
