Chanca Piedra is the Spanish name for Phyllanthus niruri, and literally means &quot;stone breaker&quot;. Originally found growing in the Amazon rain forest, it was named by the native Indians. Traditionally used to support the health of the kidneys, liver, urinary and gall bladder, studies have suggested its ability to inhibit the formation of kidney stones. Proven to have antispasmodic, antiviral, and, antibacterial properties and is also a natural diuretic. Commonly found in capsule or tincture form or made into a tea. <br> <br>[a]https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalnutrition.ca%2Fherbs%2Fbest-selling-herbs%2Fchanca-piedra.html[/a] <br> <br>#chancapiedracanada

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WHAT IS ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID? Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a substance that is made in small amounts in the mitochondria, the powerhouse of our cells, and can be found in ALA rich foods like, red and organ meats, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, brussels sprouts, and potatoes. Alpha-lipoic acid can also be synthetically made. Supplementation; however, offers a far higher concentration of ALA, oftentimes supplying over 1,000 times more alpha-lipoic acid than that found in food sources. <br> <br>[a]https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalnutrition.ca%2Fantioxidants%2Fsingle-antioxidants%2Falpha-lipoic-acid.html[/a]

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WHAT IS SAFFRON EXTRACT? <br>Saffron is a spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, whose stigma and styles (or threads), are collected and dried for use as a seasoning and colouring agent in food. Saffron is considered the world&#039;s most expensive spice by weight, averaging US $5,000 per kg or more. Beyond its culinary use, saffron offers distinct health benefits thanks to its concentration in natural antioxidants, notably; crocin, crocetin, safranal, and kaempferol, which have been shown to protect brain cells against oxidative stress (protect cognitive function), reduce inflammation, improve your mood, sharpen memory, and learning ability. <br> <br>[a]https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalnutrition.ca%2Fweight-loss%2Fsaffron-extract.html[/a]

WHAT IS Methionine? Methionine (or L-methionine) is an antioxidant and essential amino acid found in food and supplemental form. It’s used by the body to make proteins and peptides. Methionine is readily available in protein rich foods such as; meat, fish and dairy products, as well as nuts and grains. Methionine supports the production of glutathione, arguably the body’s most important antioxidant, so is of considerable importance to the body’s natural detoxification processes. <br> <br>[a]https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nationalnutrition.ca%2Famino-acids%2Fsingle-aminos%2Fmethionine.html[/a]

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