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Omega-9 fatty acid is a monounsaturated fat that is also known as oleic acid. It is not considered an essential fatty acid because of our body’s ability to produce it in small amounts. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses They are important for: Heart health Blood sugar control Omega 9s could be […]

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Omega fatty acids, also known as essential fatty acids (EFAs), are the healthy or “good” fats we all need to support normal function of all tissues in the body. Although the body can produce some fats, it cannot make two important EFAs: omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses Used to: […]

PABA stands for Para Aminobenzoic acid. Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) is a chemical found in the folic acid vitamin and also in several foods including grains, eggs, milk, and meat. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses PABA is taken by mouth for skin conditions including vitiligo, pemphigus, dermatomyositis, morphea, lymphoblastoma cutis, Peyronie’s disease, and scleroderma. PABA is also used to treat infertility in women, arthritis, “tired blood” (anemia), rheumatic […]

 Vitamin B3 is a B vitamin that’s used by your body to turn food into energy. Contents Vitamin B3 Benefits Cautions Interactions Dosage References Vitamin B3 (also known as vitamin niacin) is found in: Dairy products Eggs Enriched breads and cereals Fish Lean meats Legumes Nuts Poultry Niacin and Cardiovascular Disease Benefits Digestion: As a member of […]

White mulberry is an herb. The powdered leaves are most commonly used for medicine. The fruit can be used for food, either raw or cooked. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other names References Uses The medical literature includes numerous references for white mulberry use in atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, infection, and neurodegenerative disorders. However, there are […]

Neem is a tree. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used to make medicine. Less frequently, the root, flower, and fruit are also used.  Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses  It can be used as a source of protective oil that may be ingested to safeguard against disease, plus it’s also frequently lauded […]

Oregon grape root is renowned among herbalists for its ability to stimulate liver function, improve the flow of bile, and for blood cleansing. Oregon grape root uses have traditionally included treating both liver congestion and infectious conditions of both the stomach and intestines. Another benefit of oregon grape root is its functioning as an antimicrobial For […]

Cayenne Pepper is a herb. The fruit of the capsicum plant is used to make medicine. Contents Uses Benefits Cautions Interactions Other Names References Uses Capsicum is used for various problems with digestion including upset stomach, intestinal gas, stomach pain, diarrhea, and cramps. It is also used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels including […]

Aloe (often called aloe vera) produces two substances, gel and latex, which are used for medicines. Aloe gel is the clear, jelly-like substance found in the inner part of the aloe plant leaf. Aloe latex comes from just under the plant’s skin and is yellow in color. Some aloe products are made from the whole crushed leaf, […]