by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | May 17, 2025 | article, Natural Nutrition
Taurine is found in popular drinks like Red Bull and Celcuis A new study published in Nature (Taurine from tumour niche drives glycolysis to promote leukaemogenesis) found that “taurine uptake in leukaemia cells promotes disease progression”. Taurine, a...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Apr 27, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine
Exercise reduces chances of dying by 31%! A new study (Move more, age well: prescribing physical activity for older adults) published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that exercise for seniors can (i) improve longevity, (ii) help prevent falls, (iii)...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Mar 10, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Strong Nerve Force
Melatonin regulates our sleep-wake cycles! Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain and is connected to the body’s circadian rhythm. It regulates our night and day cycles or sleep-wake cycles. Darkness triggers the body to make more...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Mar 9, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Natural Nutrition
Grapes are a good source of natural nutrients! The following nutrients are in 1 cup of grapes: Calories: 62 Carbohydrates: 16 grams (g) Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 15 g Calcium: 13 milligrams (mg) Magnesium: 5 mg, 5% of the DV Phosphorus: 9 mg Potassium: 176 mg, 6%...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 23, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Natural Nutrition
Plain yogurt is packed with nutrients! Yogurt is a nutrient dense daily product made by fermenting milk with bacterial cultures that may have been discovered around 5000 BC when the first milk producing animals were domesticated. Yogurt is 81% water and is therefore a...
by Ralph Teller, Ironman Triathlete | Feb 21, 2025 | article, Natural Medicine, Natural Nutrition
Beets are packed with nutrients Beetroots are usually red to deep purple but also come in a white and golden variety. The beet root has a high nutritional content. One cup of raw red beetroot (136g) provides 58 calories, 2.2g of protein, 13g of carbohydrates, and 0.2g...
