Berberine is an alkaloid found in the roots, stems, rhizomes and bark of various plants. Although it has been a staple of traditional medicine for thousands of years it was not isolated chemically until 1917. Berberine has an intense yellow color that has made it a favorite ingredient in dyes dating back to the early days of the textile industry. (more…)
Superfood powders can help a person fill the nutrient gap caused by questionable dietary choices. They’re loaded with vitamins and minerals, rich in antioxidants, and have the dietary fiber needed to maintain a healthy digestive tract. For one reason or another, many people these days have deviated from a healthy Read more…
Black seed oil is made from the seeds of the nigella sativa plant, a small plant native to Southwest Asia and parts of the Near East. The oil derived from these tiny black seeds has been a staple of traditional medicine in that part of the world for more than 2,000 years.
Despite its popularity in some parts of the world black seed oil has lingered toward the back of the Western supplement shelf for a while now. But that is changing, as awareness of its many benefits have finally started to gain some traction. Below are the best black seed oils of 2021. (more…)