Supplements

451. Why You Should Take Nutritional Supplements By Wesley Atkins
     Few things have been as controversial as nutritional supplements have been recently. Depending on who you listen to, they are either the answer to any problem you have or they are the devil incarnate. The truth about nutritional supplements, though, is really somewhere in between.Nutritional supplements are more widely used now than in other time in history. This is because many people have turned to nutritional supplements in order to fill the gaps in what they know to be unhealthy diets t…



452. Creatine Supplementation for Increased Performance and Building Muscle By Josie Anderson
     Creatine is an amino acid that is in meat and fish. It is produced by the body in the liver and kidneys and converted in the muscles to creatine phosphate to resupply them with their source of energy.Intense exercise depletes muscles of creatine. By taking creatine as a supplement you can increase the supply to the muscles. Daily food consumption meets the body’s creatine requirements for normal function, but for athletes who are participating in short-term burst of energy for workouts or spo…



453. Lower Cholesterol Naturally Using a Smorgasbord of Fiber By William Davis,MD
     With a high cholesterol and heart disease in the family, Phil’s doctor had urged him to adhere to American Heart Association’s low-fat, low-cholesterol diet.“Your LDL cholesterol is 181—it’s down only 7%. That’s still too high, Phil,” the doctor said, sighing. “At your age (46 years old), you can’t afford to walk around with an LDL that high. You’ll end up with a heart attack. Here’s a prescription for -----, a statin drug. This’ll drop your cholesterol like a stone.”Phil took the doctor’s pre…



454. Vitamins In Our Daily Lives By Axel Rodriguez
     Vitamins is something people been using for a while and it is more common this days. Is it good to use them or not? Many people say it is good since we live in a fast pace world, we live in a hurry and don’t have time to site down and relax and have a nice healthy meal, for breakfast maybe a cup of coffee and off to work if you have some time, for lunch fast food convenient, fast, not expensive good right.Many people and doctors say the way we live is not good and not healthy, because always i…



455. Natural Supplements to Lower Your Cholesterol By Tim Gorman
     Has your doctor told you that you need to lower your cholesterol, but you are a little unsure how to go about it? Sure, you know you should cut out meat and fried foods, foods high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, but if that doesn’t work, what else can you do?Here’s how to lower your cholesterol the natural way, with supplements that are typically safe and effective.First of all, Beta-Sitosterol is a natural plant extract found in soy and rice that can improve cholesterol metabolism. It w…



456. Puranol SL - New Weight Loss Product Extraordinaire - Maybe By Jason Lang
     Before you read the rest of this article I want every body to stop and think for a second about what great achievements that you have accomplished in your life that didn't come through hard work.Now that you've thought about that for a second, will get back to this at the end of the article, lets begin.I am sure most of you by now have come across the new weight loss product puranol sl or another competing weight loss product either online, TV, magazine, radio...etc etc. I am sure that you hav…



457. Neugenisis Reviewed - Is It A Truly Effective HGH Releaser? By Susan Arnold
     Some say that the benefits of this all-natural HGH releaser far surpass any HGH product available currently. Taken nightly, Neugenisis is a special formula coated specifically to withstand the acids of the stomach in order to completly absorb into the bloodstream. Countering claims from popular sprays, NeuLife Labs indicates that they went the tablet route with Neugenisis because they simply don't believe that sprays work. The concern over administering proper dosages of the key ingredients su…



458. Omega 3 Fish Oil EPA and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome By David Mcevoy
     Since the release of a book called” beat chronic fatigue the natural” many people are turning to the natural substance omega 3, and in particular pure ethyl epa to help treat the debilitating condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome.WHAT IS CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME?We all get tired. Many of us have felt depressed at times. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not like the normal ups and downs we experience in everyday life. The early sign of this illness is a strong a…



459. The Benefits of Whey Protein Concentrate By Marcus Peterson
     Whey protein concentrate popularity has increased dramatically in recent years because of advances in processing technology. Whey protein begins as a watery byproduct of cheese manufacturing. In its crude state, whey is about 93% water, 6.5% lactose, 0.9% protein and 0.2% vitamins, minerals, and fat-soluble nutrients. In this form, whey is not of much benefit to athletes, but with gentle low-temperature processing and filtration, this liquid can be stripped of most of its lactose, fat, cholest…



460. The Need For Supplementation By David Saunders
     When I began to study nutrition, I too believed that it was possible and even easy to get all the nutrition I needed from diet alone.What I discovered was shocking to me. Over the past 50 years the quality of nutrition, or the availability of nutrients in our diets, has steadily decreased. This is even true for people who think that they eat a healthy diet today. Why does this happen? The complete answer is complex but in short, nutrient depletion in our soil, combined with green harvesting (w…



461. Do You Need Glyconutrients? By George Satovich
     With all of the exciting things people are seeing in their lives as a result of adding glyconutrients to their diet, the question has been raised "Are glyconutrients a miracle cure or are the results people have seen a placebo effect?"The answer is: NEITHER!If you haven't heard the term "Placebo Effect", this is a nice way of saying "It was all in your head." This can refer to either the disease itself or the "cure." If glyconutrients were in fact a placebo, you would see little scientific ev…



462. Vitamin Smoothies to Beat the Summer Heat By Jeff Matson
     Vitamin smoothies are a great way to enjoy a cold beverage and relax on a hot summer day. Smoothies are not only delicious, but they are good for you as well, providing many nutritional benefits which will improve your dietary habits. These refreshments are perfect for long car rides, picnics or to make at home to enjoy in front of the television. Some of the most popular types of smoothies include protein smoothies, energy drinks and vitamin smoothies, but it is important to know the ingredie…



463. Glutathione - Your Brain's Master Antioxidant Defense By Priya Shah
     Free radicals and oxyradicals play an important role in the development and progression of many brain disorders such as brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, schizophrenia and Down syndrome.Glutathione is the brain's master antioxidant and plays an important protective role in the brain.According to Dr. Jimmy Gutman, "The brain is particularly susceptible to free radical attack because it generates more oxidative by-products per gram of tissue than any other organ."Many neurological and psy…



464. Why Supplements and Glyconutritionals? By Theryssa Gossman
     Food is one of our most basic needs. However, in our modern society fresh food is a thing of the past. The so called fresh fruits and vegetables we buy today have little nutritional value because they are grown in nutrient-deficient soil, picked before they ripen naturally, gassed, irradiated, artificially ripened and stored for days before we eat it. Therefore, our diets lack the essential building blocks of functional foods vital to our health and well-being. WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T GET T…



465. Amended Bitter Orange - Ephedra in Disguise? So Why Do People Still Take It ? By Jenny Mathers
     If you read my last article about bitter orange, it was pretty clear how I felt about the herb. I’d read the available research concerning bitter orange, and while there was some evidence supporting bitter orange, the overall picture did not look good.So that’s the picture I painted, however, there were some facts that I was unaware of at the time, which I felt you might be interested in if you’re researching bitter orange.In order to lay these out, I want to answer four questions:1. What Is …



466. Colloidal Mineral Supplements – What Are They? By Adam Minsky
     Colloidal mineral supplements are actually liquid that comes from humic shale deposits or from aluminosilicate clays. These colloidal mineral supplements, when derived from humic shale, contain a range of properties, including sulfates of iron and aluminum, zinc, nickel, manganese, calcium, chromium, and a number of additional properties. It was several decades ago when this type of supplement became popular. It is referred to as a liquid mineral, and some people question whether it is better …



467. Natural Human Growth Hormone: Hope or Hoax? By David Adler
     You may feel 30, but your body keeps reminding you you're not. You fatigue easily. Your bones and joints hurt more often. The only part of your body that's thinning is your hair. Aging occurs due to the growth of the tissues and other elements in side the body. With increasing age, physically and mentally healthy adults gradually become less fit and more vulnerable to illness and death. However, these changes happen at different rates in different people.What if you could reverse some of the p…



468. Acid Amino Arginine – An Acid With Many Benefits By Adam Minsky
     When you buy acid amino arginine you can look forward to a range of benefits that contribute to your health and body function. Many people buy acid amino arginine because this acid offers many benefits. The body does create this acid, which makes it a non-essential acid. However, as with many other amino acids, you can really benefit by supplementing the acid found in the body and in food. This type of acid is known for stimulating the growth hormone, but users of arginine can benefit in many …



469. Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - Methoxyisoflavone By Richard Mitchell
     Flavones are the latest big supplement to hit the market. Methoxyisoflavone is a non-hormonal anabolic compound that has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, increase protein synthesis and improve recovery from exercise. During tests that led to the issuing of a patent for methoxyisoflavone the following findings were noted: 1. It was found to be more anabolic than anabolic steroids without any of the side effects. 2. It increased lean body mass significantly within 30 days while producing…



470. How Ganoderma Lucidum Improves Your Health By James Pang
     Ganoderma Lucidum is only a tiny fungus grown in rotten wood. However for more than 2000 years, ancient Chinese praised Ganoderma Lucidum herb for its amazing healing properties on human body. Just what is so special about this herb?Using natural healing herbs to treat and uproot the cause of chronic disease is no easy task. Conventional medication often finds ways to suppress the symptoms of disease. That's why doctors often prescribe medicine such as pain killer, antibiotics and even steroid…



471. Vitamins Are Essential By Jeff Lakie
     There's no question that vitamins are essential to live a healthy and disease-free lifestyle. And eating a balanced diet is the best way to get vitamins. However supplements may be necessary to round out your vitamin intake, just in case you may not be able to take in all the necessary vitamins due to a dietary restriction or a food allergy or a small appetite.But if some vitamins are good, are more vitamins better? Is it possible to get even healthier by doubling your vitamin intake? The simp…



472. How Effective are Oral Hyaluronic Acid Supplements? By Kristy Annely
     There is a paradox of sorts when dealing with injections versus oral supplements. Many people would much rather take an oral supplement than have an injection administered. However, the efficacy of injections has been proven to a greater extent than oral supplements.Part of the reason hyaluronic acid is so effective is that it has a very large molecular weight, which reflects its ability to hold water, and thus its great moisturizing power. When HA is injected, the absorption of the heavy H…



473. Alzheimer Disease and Antioxidants By Aaron Cummings
     At the present time, one out of ten adults have some form of Alzheimer disease. According to Dr. Greengard, Director of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research at the Rockefeller University, that number is expected to strike up to three times as many in the coming decades. Alzheimer's is considered a disease of the elderly and with the average lifespan of the US population rising to 74, a solution to the medical problem is being sought.For Scientists the largest concern is what causes Alzhe…



474. Glyconutrients - The Next Major Health Breakthrough By John Gaydon
     Did you know?· 20% of Australian children reported symptoms of Asthma in the past year.· 60% of Australians are overweight with 20% obese.· Australia has the highest rate of childhood obesity in the world.· 7 Million Australians over age 25 are at risk of Diabetes· Since 1907 incidence of cancer has risen by over 400% and heart disease by over 250%· Each year in Australia there are 18,000 deaths as a result of medical intervention. 425,000 die as a result of medical intervention in the U…



475. Colostrum: Immune Support From Mothers' Milk By Jeremy Maddock
     This complex mixture of nutrient-rich growth factors, immunoglobulins, glycoconjugates and a variety of other important immune boosting compounds is a natural way to improve your physical health and well-being.Colostrum is found only in the liquid that comes just before mother's milk, and provides an ideal combination of immune and growth factors which help in the removal of toxins, while supporting bone, muscle, nerve tissue, and cartilage health.The immune factors in colostrum include immuno…



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