Total Nutraceutical Solutions

01/31/2017

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Do you know what percentage of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D?

A. 0-19% B. 20-39% C. 40-59%

Studies show that currently about 30% of Americans are not getting adequate Vitamin D, although some studies show it may be as high as 50%. Studies have also shown that the percentage of Americans lacking in Vitamin D is continuously increasing over time. Researchers agree that the trend is most likely a direct result of people spending increasingly less time outside and getting less exposure to the sun.

01/17/2017

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Fill in the blank. Mushrooms are a fungus but they are most closely related to a _____________

A. Vegetable B. Fruit C. Plant D. Animal

Answer: Mushrooms are not a vegetable because they do not have leaves, roots, or seeds and do not require light for growth. They are not a fruit because they do not bear seed and they are not a plant because they do not make their own food; they can only consume other living organisms. Believe it or not, mushrooms are actually genetically most closely related to an animal.

01/11/2017

Here are the answers to yesterday's trivia question.

01/10/2017

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Answers tomorrow.

12/20/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Do you know which of the states in the U.S. produces the most mushrooms?
Answer:
Pennsylvania is the largest producer of mushrooms in the US. In fact 50% of America's mushrooms come from Chester County in Pennsylvania!

12/13/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Did you know that Shiitake mushrooms are rich in Vitamin C, D, and B?

12/06/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!

In the wild, the Antrodia mushroom grows exclusively on one type of tree. Do you know what type of tree?

Comment your answer below. Answer will be revealed tomorrow.

11/29/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Did you know that your body has a special protein called the Ergo Transporter and it is designed to deliver the amino acid L-Ergothioneine to wherever it is most needed?

Ergothioneine is such an important nutrient that it has its own special transportation system. Reason being? Ergothioneine is perhaps the only antioxidant capable of preventing oxidative stress (a process similar to rust) to the mitochondria, which is also known as the powerhouse of the cell. Damage to the mitochondria is a large factor in many diseases including Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer, and the aging process. It also has a profound impact on heart health since the heart has a larger proportion of mitochondria than any other part of the body.

11/22/2016

Did you know about these ten benefits of turmeric?

http://www.top10homeremedies.com/kitchen-ingredients/10-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html

Turmeric, also known as curcuma longa, is a very common herb. Often referred to as the “Queen of Spices,” its main characteristics are a pepper-like aroma, sharp taste and golden color. People across the globe use this herb in their cooking. According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society,...

11/15/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!
Think you can identify each of these three different types of mushrooms?
Answer: From left to right they are Shiitake, Cordyceps, and Lion's Mane.

11/08/2016

It's Trivia Tuesday!

Did you know that, according to a study published in the journal Neurology, vitamin D deficiency in older adults may DOUBLE the risk of developing dementia/Alzheimer disease?