Glucosamine is an amino sugar (a combination of an amino acid – glutamine, and a sugar – glucose) normally found in healthy cartilage. It is synthesised by many cells in our body, but is concentrated in joint cartilage. Glucosamine functions as the basic building block of cartilage by first being a basic building block of glycosaminoglycans (GAG), which themselves make up very large structures known as proteoglycans. Without adequate glucosamine, proteoglycans synthesis by chondrocytes would shut down, and this in turn would cause the synthesis of cartilage to stop. Glucosamine makes up 50% of one of the most important GAGs, hyaluronic acid, which acts as a “glue” that holds the cartilage matrix together. Hyaluronic acid is also a critical component of synovial fluid, which lubricates joints and keeps cartilage smooth and healthy.Read More
Jingle Well: Boosting Immune Health During Holiday Travel
By Dr. David Shepherd
SAB Member
During the festive season many of us feel like getting away for pleasure or to visit loved ones. However, even before we reach our destination there are a hundred things to take care of. Find a place to go to, organise how to get there, what clothes we need. All this adds to our stress even before we leave. When we speak of stress it usually means we are stressing our immune system, which makes us vulnerable to health problems. Taking care of our wellbeing before we leave on a trip is probably the last thing on our check list.Read More
Nutrition & Mental Health: How Nutrition Affects Mood
By Dr. Arianna Carughi
Scientific Advisory Board Member
Discover how nutrition directly affects our mental and emotional well-being, our responses to stressors, and how we manage stress. Learn about the crucial role of nutrition in influencing stress levels and mood through various mechanisms.
Eat a Rainbow: Why it matters & How to supplement the gaps
By Dr. Diane E. Clayton
SAB Member
Why does Fruit and Vegetable Intake Matter?
There is overwhelming evidence that higher fruit and vegetables consumption is associated with lower incidence of chronic diseases.1,2 One of today’s biggest focus areas in nutritional research is to explain the reasons why fruit and vegetable intake has such a positive effect on our health. Is it the valuable vitamin and mineral content? The fibre content? Or could it be due to the very diverse array of phytonutrients that fruit and vegetables contain? Maybe all of these play a role? Naturally, there is a clear need to better understand the protective effects of fruit and vegetables and their constituent bioactive phytonutrients.†
Neolife Founder Shines in DSN Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that our beloved founder, Jerry Brassfield (or JB, as we fondly call him), has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award! JB’s journey from overcoming childhood challenges to founding NeoLife is nothing short of inspirational. His unwavering determination and innovative spirit have shaped direct selling and empowered countless individuals to achieve their dreams.
One of our favourite quotes from JB in this DNS piece is: “I think there’s a lesson to be learned there. You stick to it; you keep going; and you just refuse to give up. If I were to have a lesson for anyone, it’s you can’t hit the ball if you’re not swinging at it.” Jerry’s right! If you’re not practicing, you’re not progressing. So, never stop swinging!
Read about JB’s remarkable story, his philosophy of never giving up, and his dedication to building a legacy that benefits future generations. We are incredibly proud of Jerry and his relentless commitment to making the world a better place.
Join us in celebrating JB’s incredible achievement and get inspired by his journey. Click here to read the full article!
Stay Sharp!
Support brain health with the right foods and supplements
By Dr. Liz Applegate
SAB Member
Quick thinking and keen memory are both key attributes for job success as well as a streamlined life. Researchers now know that keeping your brain in tip-top shape takes eating the right foods. Your brain functions its best in your 20s and then begins a gradual decline in memory and cognitive skills such as problem solving with measurable losses by your 40s and 50s. There is greater decline of cognitive function in your 70s and 80s. And just as with heart health, decline of brain health and function can be accelerated by poor diet.Read More
NeoLife: Decades of Excellence
NeoLife: Decades of Excellence
By John Miller,
SAB Director, Product Technologist, Researcher
When I was asked to write this blog, I was excited to embark on the project. After all, I had a front row seat from
which to observe it for 55 years. How much fun that will be, I thought.
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3 Common Nutrient Shortfalls to Look Out For
3 Common Nutrient Shortfalls to Look Out For
By Christina Siu,
Technical Marketing Manager
Proper nutrition is the cornerstone on which good health is built. Nutrients in the diet provide fuel for your body, allowing it to properly function and maintain itself. There are different types of essential nutrients that can be grouped into two main categories: macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and lipids) which are needed in larger quantities, and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) that are required in smaller amounts.
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NeoLife’s Golden Home Care: Leading the Way in Clean Ingredient Selection
By Mark Lowman,
Scientific Advisory Board member
A wise frog once lamented that it is not easy being green. Taken in the context of home care products, he could be right if being green is not part of a company’s philosophy – the way the company conducts itself with careful consideration for the environment and for the people using the product.
That is exactly how NeoLife is with its Golden Home Care line of cleaning products. It is part of our company’s culture and philosophy to be mindful of the potential impact on the environment that cleaning products can have both inside and outside the home. You could say that NeoLife was green long before the term became a buzzword. In fact, NeoLife cared about the environment before it became cool, so for us it really is not too hard to be green.
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Beyond Willpower: How Your Microbiome Can Impact Your Eating Habits
There’s been a lot of talk about the gut microbiome in recent years. If you aren’t yet aware of its critical function and importance, here’s what you need to know.
Our diets feed more than just our body’s cells. We’re also feeding a variety of microorganisms that reside inside our digestive tracts, collectively known as the gut microbiome. Research shows strong associations between specific nutrients from our diets and the appearance of certain microbes in our gut.2 This is key to understanding how our diet impacts our health.Read More