It’s easy to look at someone with acne and speculate that if they just slathered on a topical cream containing benzoyl peroxide, or wiped their face with pads drenched in salicylic acid, their complexion would immeasurably improve. Sadly, that’s not the case – as the millions of Americans of all ages, genders and ethnicities who […]

Derived from the Greek word “kolla” meaning glue, collagen is literally and figuratively the protein-based substance that binds our bodies. Comprised of amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline and arginine, collagen is the most abundant protein – accounting for approximately 30 percent of the whole-body protein content.  Most commonly found in the skin, bones […]

When it comes to energy, the old adage holds true: waste not, want not. Most of us would love to have more energy.  After a busy day at work, managing a household or juggling a million and one different to-do items, our tanks wind up pretty empty by the time evening rolls around.  That’s if […]