Prebiotics and probiotics have been given noteworthy attention in scientific literature because of their importance in supporting gastrointestinal health. However, researchers all over the world are now studying the microbiome and indicate that it supports...

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), only one in 10 Americans eats enough fruits and vegetables as recommended by federal dietary guidelines.   The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, an...

Flaxseed oil comes from the seeds of the flax plant. According to the Thomas Jefferson Agricultural Institute, a flaxseed is about 40 percent oil by weight. 55 percent of the oil is alpha linolenic acid...