Archive for the 'Goji Berries' Category
Goji berries, 2 years later
Monday, May 12th, 2008Seizures associated with guarana in energy drinks
Thursday, December 13th, 2007 Recently, 4 patients experienced seizures multiple times following heavy consumption of energy drinks. The authors proposed that energy drinks rich in caffeine, taurine, and guarana seed extract could have provoked these seizures.
Here’s what we know about guarana thanks to researchers from the University of Florida at Gainesville and the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) in Amazonas, Brazil. (more…)
Herbal supplements for weight loss: What works, what doesn’t
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 In preparation for the upcoming weight management conferences in Europe, here is what we know about the value of herbals as an aid to weight loss.
Goji berries: super fruit or super hype?
Thursday, June 21st, 2007 Time Magazine named the Himalayan Goji berry as the breakout superfruit of the year!
It’s promoted to
- protect the liver
- help eyesight
- improve sexual function and fertility
- strengthen the legs
- boost immune function
- improve circulation
- promote longevity
Wow! That’s enough for me..
…to look for evidenced-based support.