Daily Archives: December 22, 2017

Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia contain a large number of phytochemicals. Some of the most interesting are a group of polysaccharides than may have immune enhancing effects. The polysaccharides with immune stimulating effects include fructogalactoxyloglucans and one acidic arabinogalactan. … Continue reading →

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How Much Protein Should You Eat?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington

The protein content of the diet can be manipulated by the individual and this can be useful for a number of reasons. Protein foods show a number of metabolic effects in the long and short term and the protein level … Continue reading →

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