Athletes often take omega-3 and glutathione supplements for help with muscle growth and performance. What benefits do these supplements offer athletes and gym-goers? Research suggests they […]

What you put into your body not only affects your physical wellbeing, but your mental health as well. The two are inseparably connected. Essential fatty acids […]

By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCN Dysbiosis and Sugar Leaky Gut  Our love affair with sugar has some not-so-sweet effects on our immune system. Sugar can […]

Dietary habits are known to be one of the most critical factors that regulate the microbiome.i Sugar has well known adverse effects on the immune system. […]

Original Post Date: May 2, 2020 Postbiotic metabolites, bioactive compounds produced by beneficial microorganisms, such as gut bacteria, after they metabolize prebiotics or probiotic components, provide […]

By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas The purpose of this article is to explain why vitamin C is one of the most important […]

By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas A recently published study has, for the first time, provided definitive proof that exposure to trace amounts […]

By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas When I wrote the Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook, I was amazed to learn that oral contraceptives deplete […]

By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas What Are PPIs? Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are anti-acid medications that treat severe gastrointestinal issues such as […]

The microbiomes of regular coffee drinkers were substantially healthierthan those who consumed little to no coffee. By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas In […]

How Fiber Effects Every Aspect of Your Health By Ross Pelton, RPh, PhD, CCNScientific Director, Essential Formulas Fiber, a vital essential nutrient is the most severe […]