Supplements

If you retired with eligibility for the FERS Retiree Annuity Supplement and have a court order that awards a portion of your FERS retirement benefit to your former spouse, then you may have a special interest in reading today’s column.    The “RAS” is payable to federal employees retiring under FERS […]

Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an extract manufactured in Japan from shiitake mushrooms. Molecules in AHCC may help protect against infection and cancer by regulating the immune system. Specifically, AHCC has been shown to increase the number or activity of natural killer and T cells, vital to the immune […]

Fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3s, which is good for the heart and the brain. However, getting your omega-3s from fish is healthier. If you don’t eat fish, fish oil supplements are a good alternative. Fish oil is one of the most commonly consumed dietary supplements. It’s rich […]

Aging, an inevitable journey for all, often comes hand in hand with a suite of challenges that can make life significantly more difficult. As we age, we may encounter a decline in cognitive function, reduced physical endurance, and a longer recovery time from ailments. These difficulties affect our quality of […]

Ginseng is a plant. Different varieties of ginseng root have been used as treatments in Asia and North America for centuries. Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal medicines in the world. There are two main types of ginseng: Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax […]

While reversing age may seem like an impossible task, the technology around us has advanced to an extent that makes it feasible. There are plenty of dietary supplements on the market today that target the main triggers of premature aging, eliminate them, and ultimately help their users feel younger from […]

Royal jelly is a yellowish-white substance secreted by honey bees to feed larvae and developing queen bees. It is also called honey bee milk, apilak, or queen bee jelly. Humans also ingest royal jelly as a dietary supplement and use royal jelly in topical creams. Royal jelly contains fatty acids, […]

From powders to pills to gummies, collagen products are seemingly everywhere these days, with the global market valued at a whopping $9.12 billion in 2022. For athletes looking to up their exercise game, the health claims surrounding collagen can sound seriously enticing: Decreased pain! Quicker recovery! Boosted performance! But because […]