A new study shows that a nutrient found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli virtually stops the cell progression of several common types of prostate cancer. This nutrient is already available as a supplement and many men and women are using it right now for detoxification and hormonal support.  Find out more about it  in today’s AllStarHealth blog. (more…)

Soy foods and soy supplements have always had their supporters and detractors. Among the benefits attributed to soy are beneficial effects on hormones including possible reductions in the risk of  breast cancer.  Controversy has persisted over this claim, because of some evidence that soy’s hormonal effects may actually increase the risk of breast cancer in some circumstances.  For better or worse, millions of menopausal and peri-menopasual women use soy every day to promote and protect their health.  Find out what the Loma Linda University’s Department of Nutrition had to say about these ideas in today’s AllStarHealth blog. (more…)

17beta-estradiol is the most potent estrogen in men and women. Excess levels of this hormone relative to other hormones can have an adverse affect on reproductive health, and can be associated with certain types of cancer.

Kelp, bladderwrack and other types of edible seaweeds are most often consumed for their iodine content to support thyroid health. Recently, other uses have been found for edible seaweeds such as the fucoxanthin thermogenic weight-loss ingredient and a new type of vegetarian softgel.

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