Essential Nutrients in ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba plant extract contains high levels of vitamin C, carbohydrates, proteins, and other nutrients. Its health benefits include cancer prevention, improved blood circulation, and treating neurologic conditions (1). Key nutrients found in 100 g of ginkgo biloba extract: Ginkgo biloba in traditional Chinese medicine The ginkgo is one of […]

What is an empath? The term ’empath’ originated from a work by J.T. McIntosh, “The Empath.” The word simply meant a being with the mental ability of empathy. Nowadays, this term is most commonly defined as “someone who is highly empathetic.”  Apart from that, there is no purely objective way to tell whether someone is […]

What is maca or Lepidium meyenii? Maca, or so-called Lepidium meyenii, is a root vegetable with human consumption dating back 2000 years. It’s actually a relative of the turnip and radish, but more surprisingly, a cruciferous vegetable like cabbage and kale (1). You may also know it as Peruvian Ginseng, where it is traditionally grown. […]