April

Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant found in every cell, which helps turn glucose into energy. It has been approved by Health Canada as an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health and helps promote healthy glucose metabolism. Alpha lipoic acid is a potent antioxidant because it is both fat and water soluble, unlike many other antioxidants out there such as vitamin C (only water soluble) or vitamin E (only fat soluble)…

In several studies, alpha lipoic acid has been shown to decrease the blood sugar level. This decrease in blood glucose is likely to be synchronized with an increase in glucose uptake into cells. It has also been suggested that alpha lipoic acid may help regenerate other antioxidants.

Propolis, otherwise known as “bee glue,” is a sticky, waxy substance made by bees composed primarily of plant resins and beeswax. It is abundant in amino acids, antioxidants known as bioflavonoids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.

Propolis has been used for centuries to enhance the immune system, treat various skin conditions, aid in preventing cancer and treat viral infections such as genital herpes. Bee propolis contains anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties that have the ability to enhance and improve the immune system. In particular, it is thought that the bioflavonoids in propolis work to block the release of histamine, which works to develop the efficacy of the immune system and obstruct the formation of many common illnesses.

Bee propolis contains an active ingredient called Artepillin-C (ARC), an antioxidant which has been found to have extremely potent anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and anti-ulcer activities. Recent research conducted by Japanese scientists found that ARC has anti-cancerous effects by inhibiting mitoses and significantly reducing the number of newly formed vessels within the tumor.