The tiny titans of life: cyclic Glycine-Proline
Article written by Vishakha Mahajan (PhD.), Research & Innovation Scientist, The cGP Lab Limited. Published 1 March 2024 People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Ageing is a natural part of life that is often […]
Organic Acid Testing: A Useful Depiction of Neurotransmitter Status
Published 1 March 2024 People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The Mosaic Diagnostics Organic Acids Test (OAT) is a very thorough functional test, assessing over 70 markers. The OAT is a great all-round tool […]
Anatomy of a Multi-Vitamin: Micronutrients, Minerals and More
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? In an ideal world, we would all eat a perfectly nutritious diet, consuming all the nutrients we need from our food. Yet in reality we live in a […]
Is Your Brain Health Deteriorating?
Dr Isaac Eliaz September 26, 2023 Researchers have discovered a promising new way to spot the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease — and it lies deep within the eyes. A new study in the journal Acta Neuropathological involving retinal samples from 86 human donors gathered over 14 years, links cognitive impairment with retinal changes that […]
Feed Your Head: Nutrients That Support Your Brain Structure
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The phrase, “feed your head,” might be familiar to you if you’re old enough to remember Jefferson Airplane, a 1960s rock band and their iconic, drug-inspired song, “White […]
What Does DHA Do for Your Brain?
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Omega-3 fatty acids are important for healthy development and proper function of many different body systems. One of the most studied omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), is […]
Zinc & Mental Health: An Expert Series
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? As a vital trace mineral, zinc is required for numerous functions throughout the body. And while its immune-supporting benefits are often highlighted, zinc is also critical for brain […]
8 Common Biomarkers to Check if You Are Concerned About Brain Health
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The World Health Organization defines brain health as, “the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory, social-emotional, behavioral, and motor domains.” A healthy brain is a key component […]
PS: I Love You: The Many Virtues of Phosphatidylserine
Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a glycerophospholipid molecule that is an integral part of the cell structure of all the cells of our body.1 In particular, it is concentrated in high amounts within neural tissue that has led it to be given the friendly moniker in research and medical communities as being “brain food.” For perspective, in […]
Neuroinflammation: The Brain is on fire in a Cytokine Storm
The term for inflammation in the brain is encephalitis. Any practitioner hearing the term encephalitis knows immediate intervention is required. Yet we do not treat diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Autism with urgency even though both illnesses have documented neuroinflammation. Education about existing safe treatment and neuroprotective options is critical for practitioners. Systemic inflammation in the body can trigger inflammation in […]
