Blog - May 2019

The ketogenic diet (or should we say lifestyle?) is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet that many studies show to offer numerous health benefits. We’re not here to tell you whether or not the keto-diet is right for you. After all, it’s a choice that you may have already made and cleared with your physician and/or nutritionist. Instead, we’re here to answer your questions about which supplements…

Magnesium glycinate is a health supplement formed by combining magnesium with glycine, a building block for protein that the body produces naturally from other amino acids. This natural health product (NHP) has been the talk of the town as of late, with Canadian consumers and studies alike touting its benefits. That said, quality is everything, and when it comes to NHPs in Canada, there is…

The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) states that more than 20 million Canadians suffer from digestive disorders every year. Severity and type vary, with recent data showing that approximately 135,000 Canadians suffer from Crohn’s disease, 120,000 live with ulcerative colitis, 270,000 have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and an additional 15,000 have unclassified IBD. In a decade from now, it is predicted that the prevalence of…

Metagenics natural health supplements have been climbing the proverbial charts in Canada when it comes to fulfilling the dietary needs that food alone cannot deliver. While their range of products is seemingly endless, one in particular is answering the critical call from Canadians who suffer from inflammatory bowel diseases and the nutritional deficiencies that follow. UltrainflamX is that product line, and today we’re going to…