Amino acids are building blocks of proteins. Small proteins are called peptides. Creatine is a peptide made from 3 amino acids. Creatine helps to stabilize energy availability to muscles and the brain but can lessen general fatigue as well. This small molecule does many things in our bodies. Interestingly, women have only 70 -80% of…
Author: Janet McKenzie, ND
I am a nurse and naturopathic doctor operating a natural health services clinic in Etobicoke, Ontario. The Doctor's Note blog contains advice and resources that I share with clients who have extreme fatigue and/or chronic pain but much of it is relevant to anyone who wants to adopt a health-promoting lifestyle. You can find more information about my background here: https://bit.ly/2piqUWd
Fighting Pain with PEA
PEA, or palmitoylethanolamide, is chemical your body makes. As a member of the endocannabinoid family of compounds, it helps to repair the effects of stress and inflammation, thereby reducing pain. Food sources of PEA include soybeans, soy lecithin and peanuts. It’s been credited with having benefits for depression and other mood conditions [1], improved athletic…
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