Your Body

Diabetes mellitus occurs when your body cannot effectively metabolize glucose leading to hyperglycemia which can have negative health consequences if not addressed. Exercise and nutrition are key factors in successful interventions.

Biotin is synthesized by your gut bacteria, but is considered an essential vitamin: a daily dietary source of the vitamin is necessary for good health. Learn more about biotin and its several important metabolic functions.

Hypertension, or above normal blood pressure increases the risk for stroke, but can remain undetected. Learn about risk factors for hypertension and how physical activity and nutrition can reduce those risks and improve your health.

Bone loss may be part of the ageing process, but not a foregone conclusion. Some risk factors for osteoporosis you can’t change, but certain lifestyle practices can be used to your advantage to decrease your risk for osteoporosis.

Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin essential for maintaining health.This vitamin has several important metabolic functions in your body. Learn about functions, food sources, daily requirement and bio-availability of vitamin B6.