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There’s always a new “miracle supplement” arriving on the market, but many fail to live up to the hype. That’s not the case with Astaxanthin. This carotenoid is making serious waves...

When it comes to aging, some people seem to have all the luck. They appear to be untouched by the ravages of time, getting better with age while those around...

Eye Health Vision and eye health are among the first things to depreciate as we get older. This can happen because the lenses inside the eyes become less and less...

In a word, yes! Spirulina, like many other plant-based super foods, is absolutely safe for kids to eat. As food, spirulina represents a complete vegan protein source. When it is sourced...

The months of August and September signals the end of summer and back to school for many families. While the summer is all for fun and play, the start of...

What Is Spirulina? Spirulina is well-known to be a healthy addition to one’s diet. It is a blue-green microalgae that is technically classified as a cyanobacteria and is found in a...

GO GREEN FOR GOOD HEALTH July 2023 My go-green story.  As I was undergoing my own health transformation in my quest for longevity (not only a long life but a healthy...

Super Skin Health - Dave Scott June 2023 Rashes, pimples, bumps, flakiness, puffiness, psoriasis, fungus and eczema - are these your issues?  Let me ask you a few more items....

What Is Microalgae? Microalgae are microscopic cyanobacteria that flourish in both salt- and freshwater sources. The ideal environment for microalgae growth is through the process of photosynthesis, where the combination...

June 2023 Remember Dr. Mom preaching: “Put more color on your plate”?  I want to expand this to: “Put more color on your plate – all day long!”  As you learned...

By: Sharon Lehman, RD If you’re looking for additional antioxidant support to boost your health, you may be wondering which antioxidant reigns supreme. Astaxanthin is one of the most potent...

With school out and summer in full swing, many of us are soaking up the sun’s rays with freshly tanned skin, enjoying picnics, BBQs and other outdoor adventures. To continue...

MAY 2023 If you or a loved one suffer from an “-itis”, here are my top nutritional tips to support your healing.  An “-itis,” also called inflammation, is caused by an imbalance...

May 2023 Old school pushups are the fundamental exercise to enhance core stability, back strength both anterior and posteriorly simultaneously elevating strength gains for the triceps, shoulders, back and chest....

Recent research has shown that two nutrients derived from algae may help reverse the external signs of aging and improve skin appearance from the inside out. These powerful nutrients are...

Lucky enough to call Hawaii my home for my entire life, I feel I have a personal responsibility to help protect the beautiful but fragile environment around me. As summer...

Beauty is not just skin deep. In fact, skin appearance can tell you a lot about your overall health. For example, dull or tired looking skin might be a sign...

While seeing patients in my medical practice, I spend a lot of time explaining to them, in simple and memorable terms, why it’s important to pay more attention to keeping...

For those who live an active lifestyle or are trying to make a change in their life through the benefits of exercise, then BioAstin®  Hawaiian Astaxanthin® and Hawaiian Spirulina®  are...

Recover Faster with BioAstin Runners exert a lot of focus and time on training for their event – pushing for long runs, exhausting uphill sessions and leg-numbing workouts – but...

If you are an athlete in any competitive sense or if you exercise just a few times a week, you may be supplementing your training regimen with things like protein...

You do not have to be a vegan or vegetarian to help our planet. Excess meat is not the greatest thing for your health and our planet, in fact, it’s...

Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22, 1970. While we at Nutrex Hawaii do our best to make a greener difference every day on our...

As you learned in our January article, my theme for 2023 is blood vessel health, meaning every organ of your body is only as healthy as the blood vessels feeding it...

March 2023  In our previous article (“Better Blood Vessels – Better Brain Health”) you learned how movement (aka “exercise”) helps open your body’s own internal medicine pharmacy and you are...

Diet and stress have a lot to do with one another. Let’s learn more about some of the things we eat and how they may affect our stress levels. Skip...

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3.4 million Americans aged 40 years or older suffer from visual impairment or are considered legally blind. The CDC's study...

The grocery store is a place that can be a great source of health and nutrition, but it can often be a destination that’s filled with confusing choices. What should...

January 2023 In my now fifty years in medical practice and after helping many persons keep their New Year’s “resolutions,” I’ve learned what lasts and what doesn’t.  “Resolutions” are often...

Unbeknownst to most people, oxygen is both a blessing and a curse. Humans need oxygen in order to live, yet the simple act of breathing in oxygen results in the...

There is a fair amount of noise in the world of sports nutrition. As companies compete with one another to sell the best pre-workout, during exercise, and post-workout recovery products,...

One of the most widely recognized superfood supplements in the world, spirulina is a microscopic blue-green algae. This nutrient-dense dynamo flourishes best in noncontaminated freshwater sources, such as streams, lakes, and rivers,...

It’s well known that exercise has many health benefits. Exercise can help control your weight, reduce high blood pressure and even brighten your mood. But did you know that moderate...

There’s more to working out than exercising. To take full advantage of your exercise routine what you put in your body matters. A lot! If you work out regularly or...

For those into fitness or trying to make a change in their life through the benefits of exercise, then astaxanthin is something to definitely consider. Many may wonder what all the fuss...

Tis the season to eat jolly!  I look forward to this one month out of the year that I can enjoy food indulgences and still feel good about it.  Totally...

January 2022 Dr. Rob Silverman When astaxanthin and turmeric, two of nature’s most potent antioxidants, are combined in one supplement, the outstanding result is TurmericAstin. This vanguard supplement offers health...

SENDING YOUR CHILD BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A HEALTHY IMMUNE SYSTEM:  DR. BILL’S FIVE TIPS Hello parents and teachers.  It’s back to school time!  Now in my 50th year in medical practice,...

Sticking to a vegetarian diet can sometimes mean getting creative, because one has to find suitable alternatives for essential proteins most commonly obtained through meat, poultry, and fish. Luckily, there...

YES! Nutrex Hawaii Ambassador Beata Tou, who works in hospitality enjoys swimming, competing in triathlons, rock climbing and yoga - all while living a plant based lifestyle. Regarding her diet,...

TURMERIC AND ASTAXANTHIN – A HEALTHY PARTNERSHIP June 2022 In my now fifty years of medical practice, one of my rules of smart supplement selecting is: It should be made...

Top Three Supplements for Immune Health in 2022 Dr. Rob Silverman, DC, MS, CNS, CCN, CSCS, CKTP, CES, CIISN, DACBN, DCBCN, HKC, FAKTR Today, more than ever, the need to...

Skin Care Tips: Caring for Your Body's Largest Vital Organ Skin care can be defined as any behavior that is performed in an effort to offer better health to the...

DR. BILL’S TOP TIPS FOR HEALTHY AGING I’m an 82-year-young physician, and a doctor-friend said to me, “Bill, you’re a seenager.  You are the age of a senior, but have the...

Foods for Healthy Skin: What to Eat for Optimal Skin Care Individuals seeking flawless skin will first benefit from a brief understanding of what the skin is and how it...

“Doctor, what is one smart nutritional change I can make to have the health I want?”  My answer: “Eat more seafood!”  While this answer may surprise you, seafood, science says,...

Skin Health Is Immune Health Here’s Why: July 2021 Your body relies on your skin to defend you from foreign invaders and protect you from disease. Given its importance, are...

June 2021 I recently wrote about the benefits of adopting a holistic approach to fitness, so I thought I’d complement that story by sharing the details of my approach to living...