Health Updates 002: FDA Warns Consumers to Stop Using Six Brands of Ground Cinnamon Found to Have High Levels of Lead
It seems like every week now there is a FDA recall on some type of consumer food. Recently there was a new release from the FDA recalling several brands of cinnamon due to lead levels being in excess of the safe limits. This example is a clear reminder that not all foods are sourced or […]
Health Updates 005: What is Epigenetics?
For us at Your Personal Pharmacy the key take away here is ” our behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work” and “epigenetic changes affect gene expression to turn genes on and off.” Per the CDC, Epigenetics would be best defined as: “Your genes play an important role in […]
Health Updates 004: Do You Really Know What’s in The Supplements You Are Taking?
Depending on where you look, studies show between 3-12% of supplements brands commonly used in the US are 3rd party certified. Other studies have made findings such as only 21% of the products tested contained the supplement ingredient on the label. More and more consumers are becoming educated and wise to the fact that many […]
Health Updates 003: What Exactly is NSF Certified for Supplements?
NSF tests dietary supplements for a range of factors to ensure their safety, quality, and purity. Here’s a detailed list: Identity Testing: Confirms that the ingredients listed on the product label are actually present in the supplement. Purity: Tests for contamination with substances that could harm the consumer’s health, such as heavy metals (e.g., lead, […]
Heath Updates 001: Daily Multivitamins Improve Memory and Cognition Study Finds
By 2060, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease unless interventions can help preserve cognitive function before deficits begin “Cognitive decline is among the top health concerns for most older adults, and a daily supplement of multivitamins […]
Human Biology and Health 003: What is a Free Radical?
Welcome to part 3 in our Human Biology and Health educational series. In biology, a free radical is a tiny particle that can cause big problems in our bodies. Imagine a free radical as a little ball bouncing around inside your cells, looking for something to latch onto. This ball is not like most others because […]
Human Biology and Health 002: How Things Work
Welcome to part 2 in our Human Biology and Health educational series. It is nice to see you here again, and we look forward to really starting our introduction of you to yourself. In this part, we are going to cover the basic concepts of biology and how life works. The goal is to help […]
Human Biology and Health 001: “Introducing You to You”
Welcome to part 1 in our Human Biology and Health educational series. It is nice to meet you and we look forward to introducing a side of yourself to yourself you likely never knew was there. Human biology is one of the most eloquent, exquisite, beautiful yet complex series of moving parts and processes the […]
Supplements We Recommend 101
Life is actually a “team sport” new research finds. Study participants took the survey three times over eight years and those with the good friends were 24% less likely to die during that time. Having good friends was also associated with a whole lot of positive health behaviors and benefits, like a 9% increase in […]
Why 3rd Party Certifications Matter
Safety. Effectiveness. Peace of Mind In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DHSEA). This law changed how the FDA oversees supplements. It made the rules less strict than for food and drugs. Because of this, the supplement industry has less regulation and some bad practices. Consumers need to be very careful about […]
