Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a type of polyunsaturated fats commonly referred to as “good fats”. They include Omega-3 fats and Omega-6 fats, found primarily in cold-water fish, flax seeds and certain vegetable oils, and they are considered essential because the human body cannot produce them on its own. In addition to supporting the structure and function of every cell in the body …

Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that live in your digestive tract. Literally translated, the word probiotic means “for life,” and the World Health Organization defines these good bacteria as, “live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”…

Enzymes are protein-based substances that are essential for every function in the human body, including digestion. In the digestive system, enzymes are the key to breaking down the foods we eat into the nutrients that feed the body’s cells and tissues. Enzymes assist with digestion by breaking apart the bonds that hold nutrients together. Once the bonds are broken, tiny molecules can pass into the bloodstream …