Omega 3 fish oils have received some negative publicity recently. There were scares over potential contamination in fresh oily fish by mercury, though this has been refuted as an overly exaggerated issue. And more recently, a meta study, which is a ‘study of studies’, was published online that seemed to suggest that omega 3 benefits for heart health and cancer…
Category: Supplements
Are Prenatal Vitamins Really Necessary
One of the first things that happens when a woman visits a doctor either in a visit to discuss becoming pregnant or the first visit after becoming pregnant is that she will receive a prescription for prenatal vitamins. It is such a common occurrence that most women don’t give it a second thought. Vitamin supplementation is generally a debatable topic,…
Herbal Remedies To Prevent Travelers Diarrhea
Travelers visiting many tropical, sub-tropical and developing countries run an increased risk of suffering a gastrointestinal illness. These are usually caused by bacteria, parasites and viruses. The microscopic bugs at the top of these rather gut wrenching (for all the wrong reasons…) charts are E Coli, the staphylococci, shigella and salmonella species, campylobacter jejuni, cryptosporidiosis, and hepatitis A. Infected food…
Hgh The Human Growth Hormone Supplement For 50 And Over
Baby boomers are known for their purchasing prowess and for their aches and pains. If you are gasping as you rise from the chair or groaning as you set down you might be 50 and over! When I was 21 my eyesight was keener, I was stronger, my skin looked smooth, my sex drive was in overdrive and I felt…
Glyconutrients The Next Generation Of Supplementation
If you or somebody you care about is struggling with fatigue, autoimmune disorders, or a life threatening illness, glyconutrients can help. These all natural plant based ‘raw materials’ help support your body’s ability to produce special structures called glycoproteins. Glycoproteins directly affect the ability of your cells to communicate with each other so they are functioning correctly. Everybody responds and…
The Right Way To Use Weight Loss Supplements
In our modern world, technology is not the only thing people are crazy about; they are also obsessed with their image. Presently, the criteria for judging beauty are a tall frame and a lanky stature. Unfortunately, this found an ally in the media, who religiously enforces the rule for people to stay thin. You simply have to conform to this…
Do Children Need Vitamins
It probably won’t surprise you that experts disagree on whether or not children should take vitamins. On one side of the debate are medical experts who believe that children obtain a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals from their diet. On the flip side are medical professionals who view the need for vitamin supplementation for adults to be the same…
Natural Cholesterol Control Supplements
The body needs cholesterol for digesting dietary fats, making hormones, building cell walls, and other important processes. The bloodstream carries cholesterol in particles called lipoproteins that are like blood-borne cargo trucks delivering cholesterol to various body tissues to be used, stored or excreted. But too much of this circulating cholesterol can injure arteries, especially the coronary ones that supply the…
All About Vitamin A
Vitamins are essential for good health and well being. They are defined as any group of substances required in small quantities for healthy growth and development. They cannot be manufactured in the body so they are therefore vital constituents of the diet. There are two types of vitamins according to whether they are soluble in water or fat. Vitamin A…
Company Wraps Calcium Into Candy
Doctors will tell you that as you age, bones lose strength because they lose calcium. They also stress the need to add more calcium to your diet, either with dairy products or supplements. Your dentist will say that your teeth are made up of calcium, to a large extent, so the need for calcium is important in order to ensure…