Lab + Supplement Reviews
The latest from the expert team of nutritionists at Starkel Nutrition to help you live healthier, vibrant, and fuller lives.
EnduraCell is a 100% whole broccoli sprout powder
EnduraCell is a concentrated broccoli sprout powder that delivers the benefits of several cups of fresh broccoli in a small serving. It’s rich in glucoraphanin and sulforaphane, plant compounds that help activate the body’s natural antioxidant defenses, support liver...
Breathe Better With Ravintsara An essential oil ally
Ravintsara, or Cinnamomum camphora (in the Laurel family) is also referred to as “Madagascar camphor”, or simply the Camphor tree. It is found in Madagascar and has been used medicinally for millennia. The essential oil is non-skin irritating and non-sensitizing,...
5 Things to Consider Before Adding Spirulina to Your Diet
There are a number of superfoods you already know and love. Whether it is berries, leafy greens or nuts, you have undoubtedly heard of their superb nutrient density and their overall benefits for your health. But what about spirulina?
A Reason to Add Turmeric and Black Pepper to Your Summer Grilling Recipes
Recently, turmeric has been receiving a lot of praise due to the health potentials of its bio-active compound, curcumin. Turmeric has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and medicinal herb but lately, it’s gotten more traction in Western culture as...
The Promise in Probiotics: Part II
Most research that has been conducted and published on the microbiome has been within the past five years! That is not much time at all, meaning we actually understand very little about it and there is much more to be found out. Some of the research that has been...
The Promise In Probiotics: Part I
In recent years probiotics have been gaining a lot of attention as scientists are finding that they may be instrumental to the prevention of certain infectious diseases, chronic inflammatory non-communicable diseases (NCDs), metabolic conditions, immune disorders, as...
Counterfeit Products Being Sold on Consumer Websites
When purchasing nutritional supplements online consumers must be exceptionally cautious. In the United States dietary supplements are considered a special category food and do not require approval from the Food and Drug Administration before being put on the market, and manufacturers are not required to provide evidence for the safety or effectiveness of their product. Counterfeit producers of health and dietary products will use fake, cheap ingredients often of unknown origin and sometimes even pharmaceutical adulterants to increase product effectiveness.
Nutritional Supplements: When to Take and With What
As clinicians, we always ask our clients what nutritional supplements they take, or we often recommend them. An important aspect of taking supplements is knowing when and with what to take them. For example, B vitamins on an empty stomach can cause nausea, or some...
A Closer Look Into the Benefits of Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum) have a long history in the culinary and medicinal worlds. Egyptians, Romans and Indians used the seeds for embalming, as cattle fodder, and to improve digestion. Recently there has been some impressive research on...
Taking Care with Supplements Why to consult with a trained health care provider before selecting one that will work best for you
Recently in our office we had an incident where one of our nutritionists recommended a certain supplement for a client. As many people do, she took this information and went to amazon.com and ordered one based on GREAT reviews! The supplement not only had the main...
Ashwagandha – What is an adaptogen?
Ashwagandha, an herbal supplement used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine, has been getting a lot of attention lately for its wide variety of health benefits. The ashwagandha plant grows natively in India, North Africa and the Middle East and its root is what is most...
Are YOU Magnesium Deficient?
Magnesium is important for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body! It is important in our antioxidant systems, energy production, breakdown of fats, DNA synthesis, muscle contractions, insulin action, and reducing platelet formation thus helping with blood health....
Supplement Sale: June 20% Off Evening Primrose Oil, CuraPro, and High Omega-3 Fish Oil
Now at our dispensary, while supplies last! Call, email, or stop by. Contact Us | 206-853-0534 Pure Encapsulations Evening Primrose Oil (E.P.O.) 100 Softgels Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) can be ingested to provide dietary fatty acids, but it is also used to treat a...
Supplement Sale: May 20% Off Protein Powders, Magnesium for Stress Relief, and Vitamin D!
Now at our dispensary, while supplies last! Call, email, or stop by. Contact Us | 206-853-0534 All Protein Powders! Read our blog post on protein powders to find the right one for you! All of the protein powders we currently carry are gluten free and vegan. Sunwarrior...
Supplement Sale: April For Seasonal Allergies and Inflammation!
Now at our dispensary, while supplies last! Call, email, or stop by. Contact Us | 206-853-0534 Aller-C For Seasonal Allergies This potent and effective combination formula contains Quercetin and Hesperidin (from Citrus Bioflavonoids) which have been shown to be two...
Supplement Sale 20% Off Supplements!
Now at our dispensary, while supplies last! Call, email, or stop by. Contact Us | 206-853-0534 Green Tea Phytosome Green Tea Phytosome is a complex of green tea polyphenols and phosphatidylcholine, providing the antioxidant, liver protective, metabolic, and fat...
Supplement Sale: March Spring Cleanse Month
Now at our dispensary, while supplies last! Call, email, or stop by. Contact Us | 206-853-0534 SLF Forte The liver is the main site of detoxification in the body. SLF Forte is an excellent herbal formulation that provides support to the liver and gallbladder. This...