How do all the B vitamins (b5, b6, b12, etc.) help acne? Unlike the other acne fighting vitamins that have been mentioned, the B Vitamins are unique. The B Vitamins include many different vitamins that are all clumped together both in their name and usually in how they are taken. B Vitamin supplements almost always come in a B Complex…
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What Are Vitamins And Why You Need Them
We must obtain vitamins from natural foods, or dietary supplements in order to sustain life. When I mention the word vitamin, most people think pill. Thinking pill brings to mind confusing images of medicine and drugs. Though vita- mins can and certainly often do the work of both medicine and drugs, they are neither. Quite simply, vitamins are organic substances…
Five Steps To Choosing A Great Vitamin
Have you ever waltzed into your friendly neighborhood Nutrition Store or frantically surfed the worldwide web searching for that elusive miracle pill, deluding yourself into believing that maybe, just maybe, it would somehow magically transform your so-called body into the next Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie? Or perhaps you want pecks like Arnold. Or the energy to leap tall buildings…
Taking Care Of Your Hair With Vitamins
While many people know that vitamins are good for you health, very few have yet to discover hair vitamin supplements. It may sound a little sill that you can get hair vitamins that will actually accelerate hair growth. But it is true. There are hair vitamin supplements on the market today that have been proven to accelerate hair growth. If…
Resources For Health Conscious Consumers
It is estimated that 52 million Americans consult the Internet for health and medical research and the number of Internet surfers keeps on growing. Many argue, however, that it is difficult to identify credible information among the many resources the Internet has to offer. Fortunately, when looking for information on vitamins and nutraceuticals, there is a one-stop reliable solution. Information-seeking…
Vitamins Fat Or Water Soluble
Vitamins are organic substances essential in small amounts for the body’s normal growth and activity. They are obtained naturally from plant and animal foods. Vitamins have two classifications, fat- or water-soluble, depending on the materials in which they dissolve. Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E and K. These vitamins are stored in the body’s fat tissues before they…
Nutrition What Are The Nutritional Needs
Nutrition as it applies to our daily lives means that we take in what we need to maintain our body’s healthy state. Nutrition has become an important word thanks to the involvement of the USDA in our daily food requirements, and the FDA’s involvement in determining what is and is not dangerous for us to consume. But what is our…
Healthy Skin Needs The Nutrition Of Vitamins And Minerals
We all want to look our best. Healthy skin makes us look younger and makes us feel more beautiful. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of healthy skin there are other health benefits to consider. Our skin was designed to be a protective barrier to keep bacteria, viruses and other contaminants from entering the body. Eating healthy is a great…
Prevent Birth Defects With B Vitamin Folic Acid
In recent years, there has been a push from organizations like the March of Dimes and the Centers for Disease Control urging women of childbearing age to make sure they get the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of folic acid, also known as vitamin B9. Women who are actively trying to get pregnant may want to consider a separate folic acid…
How To Reduce Your Stress Like The Pros Do
Stress is a huge problem especially for people in western societies. There are three types of stressors: – Physical – Psychological – Environmental or Social. The first group of stressors affect physically, for example : hunger ,hot and cold, illness, pain and injury, viruses, lack of sleep. The Psychological affects your mind. Examples are : loneliness, fear, death of a…