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Digestive enzymes are fundamental to proper nutrition and overall health. People who suffer a shortage of digestive enzymes may well experience a compromised immune system, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and even malnutrition.

The good news is that digestive enzyme shortfalls can often be effectively treated by taking supplements. And there are a surprising number of high-quality supplemental enzymes on the market today that are easy to use and quite affordable. We’ve sifted through dozens of different brands to come up with the following list of the 10 best digestive enzymes. (more…)

Milk thistle is a member of the asteraceae family that includes sunflowers and marigolds. It was first cultivated in the Mediterranean region thousands of years ago and has long played a role in traditional medicine. In recent years milk thistle has been subjected to numerous clinical studies many of which have confirmed its wide-ranging health benefits.

Milk thistle is perhaps best known today for its ability to help treat a variety of liver conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis and more. Although its benefits also extend to the brain, the heart and other parts of the body. Below is our list of the best milk thistle supplements currently on the market. (more…)

Oolong is one of several different types of traditional Chinese tea. While there are other teas that are more popular oolong is renowned for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Oolong is derived from the same plant that produces both green and black teas.

What gives oolong tea its distinctive characteristics is the level of oxidation (1) it’s subjected to. While black tea is highly oxidized and green tea is subjected to virtually no oxidation, oolong falls somewhere in the middle. The purported health benefits of oolong are numerous and include cardiovascular benefits, the ability to help you lose weight and numerous antioxidant-related benefits. Here are the 10 best oolong teas on the market today. (more…)