Many times in the past, people have asked me what supplements I like to take. I always exclaim, “medicinal mushrooms!” and people laugh and say, “you mean magic mushrooms?” Nooo….
My intent is to give you valuable information.
I will rank the top 10 herbal liquid extract products that I have used myself. The links below are affiliate links, meaning that this blog receives a small amount from Amazon.com when people click the links and make a purchase at no extra charge. It’s a way to limit the ads on this site while simultaneously giving you phenomenal nutritional tools for your journey.
This list will begin with an herb that is used for sleep and then the last herbs are beneficial for nearly everything.
I’ll keep this first one brief. It is a very useful anti-inflammatory and really helps to calm the nerves. People use this more for sleep rather than for for generalized anxiety or depression. Also, make sure to not take too much or maybe don’t take it at all if you have a liver concern. Follow instructions on the bottle.
Brahmi, or bacopa monnieri has confirmed benefits for the brain because it is considered a nootropic or neurocognitive nutrient.
The basic benefit behind bacopa is that it helps to decrease inflammation in the brain. Or maybe it just helps normalize inflammation so that it can function well. I don’t think most people realize that they can increase their brain’s processing power through nutrients.
To avoid disease is to keep inflammation down. Inflammation is hot and disease festers in those hellish conditions. Use nutrition to protect your precious cells from oxidative stress!
Even though a lot of people are pushing elderberry for its immune benefits right now due to Covid-19/Coronavirus
ambucus nigra fruit extract may offer substantial preventive and therapeutic potential for the treatment of obesity and obesity-related disorders, accompanied by oxidative stress, inflammation and insulin resistance.
Regardless, elderberry is always a good supplement to know about!
Liquid extract of M. officinalis (lemon balm) improved desire in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and had beneficial effects on sexual arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction and pain domains of the sexual dysfunction in women and may be used as an effective and safe therapy in female sexual dysfunction.
I am not surprised that natural antioxidant containing herbs support the nervous system and sexuality.
Lemon balm functions by:
Compared with placebo, lemon balm consumption was associated with reduced cortisol for up to six hours afterwards!
Most people use Asian ginseng for well-being, improved concentration, slowing the aging process, sustained physical stamina, cardiovascular health, anxiety, and also for the immune benefits.
By the way, don’t buy all of these. It’s probably best to try one at a time before stacking any of these.
Ashwagandha may have some promising benefits.
Research authors concluded the following:
“Ashwagandha root extract improves an individual’s resistance towards stress and thereby improves self-assessed quality of life. High-concentration full-spectrum Ashwagandha root extract can be used safely as an adaptogen in adults who are under stress.”
They even studied possible effects in helping with stress related ulcers and helping with brain health as well.
Ashwagandha helps bring excess cortisol down.
Make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle and allow the herb some days, or weeks of consistent use in order to experience some benefit.
Rhodiola rosea L.: an herb with anti-stress, anti-aging, and immunostimulating properties for cancer chemoprevention
Rhodiola rosea L. Improves Learning and Memory Function
Rosenroot (Rhodiola): Potential Applications in Aging-related Diseases
This is a good supplement for people wanting to regain strength, skills, and brain function. All different types of people use this supplement, including athletes.
Lion’s Mane is an herb that is from a mushroom. The difference between this brand and another brand is that they use the fruiting body extracts of the mushroom, which may have more powerful effects for the central nervous system and stress relief.
A recent 2020 research article called, “Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder,” makes some very promising conclusions. They write:
[Lion’s Mane] significantly ameliorates depressive disorder through monoaminergic modulation, neurogenic/neurotrophic, and anti-inflammatory pathways. This indicates the role of Lion’s Mane as complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of depression.
That’s amazing how nutrition can help with the chemical imbalances in your head.
Tulsi is just amazing. Without a doubt, tulsi is the herb for fighting stress that I can truly feel working. Some research professionals ask the serious question whether tulsi can be used to benefit every system in the body. Furthermore, I love the smell and taste of the herb and the benefits are undeniable.
If you’ve never tried Tulsi in any form, I guarantee that you are missing out. It also comes in this amazing tea and high quality liquid capsules.
FINALLY, an amazing herb…
Chamomile is truly underrated. The herb is one of the oldest documented royal, holy, and healing plants.
People have been using it for thousands of years.
The lucky people who had access to it during the world’s pandemics almost definitely had a higher survival rate.
Benefits of Chamomile (PubMed links):
There are SO MANY BENEFITS to chamomile consumption and it also tastes wonderfully soothing.
Chamomile has a rich history for the healers of the universe and for those who are willing to be part of that process.
I just love chamomile so much as it tends to be easy and restorative for the gut.
Even though balanced nutrition is the key element to success here, I believe that supplements can play a very useful role in this balance.
The foundation is a nutrient dense, properly prepared diet and the pillars are what support you and make you beautiful and functioning.
Focus on the foundations of your nutrition and then experiment with herbs because they are like tools that unlock elements of biological metabolism.
The truth is that the best diet plan is the one that is best for you. The only way to learn what is best for you is to listen to the wisdom of your own body. A professional can assist you in learning how to understand the needs of your body. For example, people can work with me one on one.
No matter what, I’ll still share with you some of the best fat burning supplements that I have experienced and believe in.
Be careful if you have a sensitive stomach already. Some of the supplements below can be fairly stimulating.
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If you have been following me for a while, this will come as no surprise to you.
Matcha provides some of the most nutrient dense source of caffeine possible. The antioxidants from matcha are loaded in free radical scavenging capability, while a significant source of amino acid L-Theanine nourishes the brain.
The green tea amino acid, L-theanine (L-THE) is associated with several health benefits, including improvements in mood, cognition and a reduction of stress and anxiety-like symptoms.
The benefits of matcha is something that is worth reading a book about.
Used to be very rare as a supplement, but has lately gained accessibility due to advances in growing and extraction technology. This is still considered a complete food, which means that it is full of vitamins, minerals, proteins, antioxidants and much more.
Previously, I talked about the benefits of green superfoods. I still concur with those benefits. However, blue superfoods are on the rise (despite still being more rare).
The blue pigment has a very high antioxidant ability. I actually think my eyes improve when I consume this supplement.
There is a level of naturally occurring abundance of phenylethylamine, considered to stimulate the brain. It also stimulates the metabolism and is great for exercise and fitness related events.
Also known as ACV, apple cider vinegar boasts a powerful reputation in the natural health community for blood sugar benefits.
Even though it is acidic, it is still alkaline forming due to the way it interacts with the body.
Many recent scientific investigations have documented that vinegar ingestion reduces the glucose response to a carbohydrate load in healthy adults and in individuals with diabetes. There is also some evidence that vinegar ingestion increases short-term satiety.
It is versatile as it can be used in salad dressing and refreshing beverages.
Apple cider vinegar is great for dealing with cravings. That’s also why I really like the Kevita brand of products.
Let me be clear. While I do help clients burn fat and gain muscular development that is balanced, my primary duty is to teach people actions they can take to support the foundations of health like digestion/elimination, blood sugar regulation, and stress management.
You will understand the foundations of health in future blog posts.
As you understand the foundations better, you can begin to play with more advanced ideas relating to your nutritional enlightenment.
You don’t need me to write a blog post about the benefits of being lean, do you? Did already
Besides, you probably already know that there are many untapped benefits in developing strong lean muscle and healthy range of motion in all of your joints.
I just wanted to share a few tricks that I use to keep my body fat percentage in the teens or below for years on end.
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The symbolism of the antioxidant is that of protection.
Antioxidants protect us from volatile oxygen molecules. With the protection of antioxidants, our body can filter the chemical reaction from oxygen consumption in a positive way. We become more efficient in our environment.
There is one secret that I haven’t talked enough about. I will share this with you today.
The basic cellular functions appreciate short chain fatty acids that are metabolized by a variety of bacteria all combining to form a significant part of the human ecosystem and microbiome. Fortunately, there is evidence of plasticity with changes of microbiome related to changes in diet.
One example of a strategy would be a simple focused plan to consume foods that increase diversity within in the gut. I’ll give you reasons why antioxidants are crucial in gut health evolution.
This picture is an example of how easily it is to notice quick alterations in an athlete.
It isn’t a far guess to assume that the function and health status of the immune system is also highly related to this.
I believe that antioxidants represent some vital life force in the world. I have many favorite antioxidants. Things like polyphenols or proanthocyanidins may balance the adrenals, supporting cognitive function.
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I have so many good memories on great beaches with wonderful people. It is from the Amazon rainforest and the pure unsweetened pulp is a highly valuable item in my opinion. This is an Amazon affiliate link that supports the future of the blog.
Me years ago on a beach far away.
When I was in Brazil, my thought specifically to get more acai was the benefit for my skin while in the hot sun. I know I needed protection and I believed this helped keep me healthy.
This is one of the SLAMMERS in the antioxidant world! It’s the reason why salmon and many marine life forms, and things that eat marine life forms, often have a pink hue.
This is an extremely valuable antioxidant with effects throughout the body because it crosses the blood-brain barrier. Aside from reaching your brain, it can also reach into your eyeballs and impart its DNA supporting wisdom upon the optical lens.
If you are not a fish eater, then a great alternative may be an algae like chlorella.
Okay, I had to give it a category of its own here. I bring chlorella everywhere that I travel, when I traveled. I mix it with matcha powder to start every day.
Chlorella was green before being green was even a thing.
The reason I love it when traveling is because when traveling the food can be unpredictable. I know that if I have it with me, I am guaranteed some awesome antioxidants to start the day. This, I believe can offset less beneficial food that I may consume later on because lets have some fun right.
By the way, I have been consuming chlorella for almost 12 years now. Korea seems to produce most of the top quality chlorella, while there are other niche or naturally occurring areas that provide chlorella.
I think I might overuse matcha a little bit because I love it so much. I am just hoping that the L-Theanine will protect my central nervous system in the meanwhile.
This was just the next thing that came to mind and the last one of the list for now. Berries can be so refreshing and sweet.
I love the way that berries can help with normal hydration because they contain water.
I love the way that berries feel in my mouth and all over my tongue.
Sometimes we need other people to reflect light on to us and that gives us more balance.
I hope that some positive light was reflected upon you while reading this article.
May your gut bacteria reside in harmony with the world.
Most people will digest honey well and experience the benefits of it.
Honey is one of the most perfect survival and storage foods as bacteria and viruses won’t be able to grow and honey contains a tremendous amount of energy and nutrients. It has a low moisture content, which keeps it preserved for longer periods of time. Even though you can store it, the nutrient value remains high.
I’ve compiled a list of some of the most powerful honey’s that I have personally consumed, experienced, and rated.
Let’s just go ahead and start this list!
Did you get sticker shock when you saw the price?
Most people are not accustomed to eating wild food and they might benefit even more from something like this. The darkness of the honey (black) indicates significantly higher antioxidant value than your typical grocery store bought honey. The wisdom of nature is strong in this one. Research has backed this up.
Findings thus far show that, TH has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimutagenic, antitumor, and antidiabetic properties, in addition to wound-healing attributes.
Even though this might be the most expensive honey you buy, no doubt the value is there.
This stuff tastes good to me, but just know that it will be more bitter than the normal honey you might be used to.
Most people have heard about the topical benefits of manuka honey, but not everybody knows that it is just as healthy to use internally. I used to work at a supplement store years ago and people would come in to buy manuka honey to heal their wounds. More research suggests that it is also great for dental, oral health and so much more.
“Therapeutic Manuka Honey: No Longer So Alternative”
Our results showed that honey, in general, and particularly manuka honey, has potent inhibitory activity against the influenza virus, demonstrating a potential medicinal value
Manuka honey has a pretty smooth texture and taste. It goes great with greek yogurt in my opinion!
These honey’s I’ve listed can be pretty intense. Thick and dark, sweet but subdued. The flavor is unique for sure.
Jarrah and marri honey: A liquid goldrush of medical benefits
Independent testing of jarrah and marri honey in New Zealand in 2016 found that it had stronger antimicrobial properties than the much prized manuka honey
“Diversity is a very good thing because … what we end up with is stronger therapeutic outcomes.”
The good stuff is out there. I hope to bring awareness to it!
If you’ve been in the alternative or holistic scene for a bit, you’ve probably heard of the benefits of oregano oil for the immune system, but you may not have heard about oregano honey. First off, yes, there is a nice spicy aroma that hits you when you open this jar of honey. It is quite an experience to enjoy the flavors and the immune boosting benefits.
Namely, melanoidins content, phenolic content, electrical conductivity, and mineral content were shown to be positively influencing the gained antibacterial activity.
This is a truly special and unique honey. I personally feel that oregano oil extract is a bit too harsh on my body, so if I can experience the benefits of oregano in a wild/raw food form, then I’m all for it.
Just like the other honeys, the flavor is intense. The antioxidants are high and the price is a good value considering the benefits.
…[used] as a natural remedy for many disorders like cough, jaundice and gastrointestinal disorders.
There is a common Islamic belief that the black seed is a panacea (universal healer) which is a remedy for all ailments
I really enjoyed this honey and will be buying it again.
I cannot diagnose, cure, or prescribe anything for you… only educate.
I implore you to redefine your view of, “natural / alternative,” health.
We need for “alternative remedies” that actually work for people to go mainstream. Including food such as raw honey into your lifestyle could provide many nutrients that you didn’t even know you needed!
Stay tuned. Follow the blog for updates.
Dre Fitness 