Kefir is rapidly becoming the new latest craze. With claims of prevention against various different conditions, does this fermented drink bring new hope for Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers? What is Kefir? Kefir is a fermented milk drink which originates from the Caucasus Mountains near the Black Sea and has been used for hundreds of years (2). Kefir…
Supplements
Is Saw Palmetto Helpful For Hair Loss in PCOS?
I recently got asked the question: should I be taking Saw Palmetto to help prevent hair loss from my PCOS? So I thought I would share my explanation with you all here. Saw Palmetto is a small palm tree which is native to the US and the extract is said to be high in phytosterols. There…
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency is caused by inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption of vitamin B12 (1). This post will discuss the role of vitamin B12, your daily needs, sources of vitamin B12, and the cause and symptoms of deficiency. WHY DO I NEED VITAMIN B12? Vitamin B12 has many roles in your body. It has the…