Supplements

126. The Most Important Supplement You Can Take For Better Health By Ryan Cote
     This article will reveal one easy change you can make that will help better your health...It's absolutely crucial that your body gets the nutrients it needs to function effectively and efficiently. The daily stress of pollution, fatty and processed food and stress deplete your body of nutrients and it's up to you to replace these nutrients. You can do this through healthy nutrition, or even better, through healthy nutrition and quality nutritional supplements.For the average person, it's diffi…



127. Vitamin A and C: How They Affect The Skin By Linda Fournier
     Benefits of using Vitamin A products:Retinol is pure and active Vitamin A. Vitamin A is one of the few substances with a small enough molecular structure to penetrate the outer layers of the skin and work to repair AND stimulate the lower layers of the skin where collagen and elastin reside creating firmer smoother skin. Retinol is vital for the formation of healthy skin cells. It regulates epidermal cell growth and development that is required for normal reproduction of basal cells. Topical…



128. Your Immune System Needs Support Too! By Lisa Hyde-Barrett
     The human body is a very vulnerable organism, except for the very strong line of defense that the immune system has thrown around it. Without the natural defense system provided by the immune system, the bacteria, microbes, viruses, toxins, parasites, etc., would reduce the body to its chemical components in a few days.That is what happens when the body dies and the immune system is no longer there. The human immune system works 24X7, though its work never comes to the limelight. The failure o…



129. I Have a Headache! By Gene Simmons
     Actually, my headache is not the result of just thinking – it’s due more to what I’ve been thinking about. I can normally go for months and months and months without any perceptible twinge of intracranial discomfort. No problems at all. Well unless I decide to chance it and watch more than one reality show in a week. Then I’ll notice a bit of distress. But apart from that, life is good and the old gray matter just keeps cruising along in the smiley mode.But today is different. Here’s wha…



130. Grreen Power By Allen Martin
     It’s green, it’s valuable, and it can vastly improve your quality of living.One more hint: It’s not money.No, this stuff actually does grow on trees.It’s called Vitamin K and although you don’t hear about it as often as the standard A-through-E vitamins, researchers are discovering more and more of its invaluable functions.Vitamin K will provide you with health rather than wealth, but there’s no mistaking that it’s loaded with benefits. Aside from its many already proven functions, researchers…



131. 3 Steps to Identify Supplements that Lack Scientific Evidence By Mark Worthen
     You read about a supplement that allegedly "Boosts your mood and motivation!" That sure sounds good so your surf over to the company's web site. The web site looks official--it's even got footnotes citing scientific journals. You're ready to purchase the supplement online until you ask yourself, "What if this supplement doesn't really possess any scientific evidence for its efficacy? How can I tell the difference between supplements with solid evidence for their reported benefits versus …



132. The Magic Supplement for Fighting Free Radicals By Ryan Cote
     Do you know what free radicals are? You should because they harm your health.Free radicals are the most common cause of tissue damage and free radicals have been linked to every known disease by more than 6,000 scientific studies.Specifically, free radicals are molecules that are over-reactive because they are unbalanced electronically. In an attempt to become balanced they rob electrons from the molecules that make up the cells in your body, damaging or destroying them. In addition, free radi…



133. The Benefits of Coenzyme Q10 By Brennan Howe
     Coenzyme Q10 has exploded onto the health scene. This powerful mineral has many health saving properties. It is responsible for essential chemical reactions in your body as well as being a dynamite antioxidant.What's more, Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10 occurs naturally in your body, (and that's good), but unfortunately, as you age, have nutritional deficiencies or get sick you are producing less of this essential mineral.And check this out...studies show that an estimated 25% deficiency will cause ser…



134. Is Your Hoodia Fake By Nick Leonard
     The diet supplement Hoodia Gordonii has gotten a lot of press lately. It has been featured on the news show 60 Minuets, and more recently on the Today Show. With all the buzz surrounding Hoodia and its ability to control ones appetite it didn’t take long for diet pill makers to jump on the Hoodia bandwagon.While it shouldn’t surprise anyone that these companies would want to include Hoodia in their formula, but the problem is Hoodia is in very short supply and is basically only grown in the Ka…



135. Natural Herbal Remedies - Harmful Effects and Things to Avoid By Michael Fortomas
     Natural herbal remedies are good medicine. There is no doubt about that fact. What is so amazing about natural herbal remedies is their close association to our modern medicines. Most of our current “wonder drugs” have a botanical connection.In recent years the issue of Alternative Healing has skyrocketed to the forefront of the medical field. A 2004 government survey concluded that more than one third of adults use alternative medicine and healing.However, there are over 300,000 higher pla…



136. Green Drinks Guide - What is the Alkaline Diet and Whose Greens Are Best For Me? By Ross Bridgeford
     An Overview to the Health Benefits of Green Drinks - the Newest Nutritional Supplement on the Block!There are many green drinks on the market each offering the nutritional benefits of the green plants and vegetables that are ofter lacking in our diets. Green drinks contain many different alkalising ingredients, and the regular consumption of Green Drinks certainly helps to create an alkaline environment in our bodies and boosts energy levels.Why Use Green DrinksEach and every person living in…



137. Another Good Reason To Take Your Fish Oil By Connie Limon
     Two factors that has caused the spread of viral hepatitis around the world is:It is much easier to fly to another continent in a matter of hours. We can eat fresh produce grown in countries all around the world.These are just two reasons the hepatitis viruses have been able to spread more rapidly.Hepatitis A and E are primarily spread via the fecal- oral route. Some outbreaks have been traced to tainted produce and poor sanitation practices by infected food service workers. Hepatitis A and E …



138. Supplements and Drugs: A Hazardous Combination By Marjorie Geiser
     As I have become more involved in using functional nutritional therapy in my practice, I have come to realize that many people are still confused about the safety and effectiveness of various dietary supplements. Because these products are “natural”, many feel they are always safe to use. Although supplements and herbs can be safer than pharmaceutical drugs, they can still function as drugs in the body and should be used with caution and respect.It is estimated that over 80% of the world’s po…



139. Protein Supplements By Michael Lastun
     Just like a car needs gas to run, the human body needs food. In gas you are limited to just 1 or 2 different types of fuels, but in food you must get a variety of different nutrients in optimum quantities to keep your body healthy.Proteins are one of the most important nutrients for the body. The body needs proteins to perform many vital functions, and they are also the basic building blocks for the body, needed for bone and muscle formation. That is why you must take protein supplements if yo…



140. Vitamins for Smokers By Yogi Rele
     Numerous studies and surveys have consistently shown that a majority of adults frequently eat foods that contain too little vitamin B-6 and vitamin E. We consume far too many calories, and too much total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Women frequently eat too little folic acid, iron, calcium, and zinc. This is why it is so important to take a multi-vitamin daily.The basic nutritional needs of men and women who smoke are similar to those who don’t use tobacco. However, conclus…



141. Immune System Supplement By Rolf Rasmusson
     Your Immune system Needs BalanceTaking an immune system supplement daily is very important. However most of us don't do it until we get sick or don't feel good. It normally takes getting sick or achy before we launch into our get well mode. Generally we resort to medicines, OTC pharmaceuticals, herbs, and other products to treat our symptoms. The problem with that is none of those things deal with the real problem as an immune system supplement does.To make matters more difficult most of us do…



142. Strontium Supplements Guide By John Gibb
     These days, strontium supplements have begun to really take hold as a popular nutritional supplement. The latest research into strontium consumption has begun to reveal that this mineral can have a major positive effect on your health. Strontium is a crucial mineral for good bone health. In addition, it decreases your chances at getting dental cavities, and reduces bone pain of lesions that may develop when certain cancers thrive.Many people wonder why a supplement such as strontium is necessa…



143. What is a Supplement? By Rolf Rasmusson
     Supplement – what is it?Supplement is a term that means products made of one or more of the fundamental nutrients, for example vitamins, minerals, and proteins. It provides you with some specific (or a mix of) vitamins, minerals, herbs, botanicals, amino acids, metabolites, etc. You can purchase supplements that contain separate vitamins or minerals, or some kind of mix of vitamins and minerals.Supplement – quality products.Consumers who are using some type of supplement need to always read su…



144. The Benefits of DMAE in Your Nutrition By John Gibb
     The average person has to process something seven times before it can be associated in long term memory and three times effectively for the information to be retained in short term memory. With age and without memory exercises to keep your memory on it’s toes, forgetting things can become an all too common occurrence. Whether it is something as simple as forgetting where you left your keys, or as important as forgetting to pick up the kids from their football game, if you suffer from memory lo…



145. Advanced Creatine Cycling Schedule By Allen Martin
     Many people find that after a few weeks, the gains they make on creatine monohydrate begin to taper off or even disappear altogether. There's an increasing belief among hardcore trainers that cycling creatine intake may help one experience continued progress with this proven supplement.Here's a typical creatine cycle you might try adding to your supplement program:week 1: load (20 g / day) week 2-4 : maintenance (10 g / day) week 5: load (20 g / day) week 6-8: OFF Repeat Cycle.You're…



146. Best Vitamin Supplements - 3 Criteria a Best Vitamin Supplement Should Meet By Olinda Rola
     Best vitamin supplements must meet high standards in three critical areas. Quality in all three areas is vital not only for health benefits but for safety reasons as well. The best vitamin supplements should excel in these ways:1. The Design of the Supplement - the term 'efficacy' means 'to produce an effect'. When combined correctly, the effects or efficacy of certain vitamins and minerals in the body can be increased several times. And substances, whether natural or synthetic, when mixe…



147. Whey Protein - Nature's Amazing Muscle Builder By Timothy Robinson
     Are you concerned about taking care of your body before and after strenuous activities or workouts? Do you try to avoid supplements that contain additives and possible side effects?If you are interested in better health and improved physical fitness you have surely heard that bodybuilders and other athletes are turning to a simple, natural supplement called whey protein.WHY DO ATHLETES USE WHEY PROTEIN?Protein levels are depleted through exercise. Muscles require amino acids to prevent det…



148. Improving Cellular Communication With Glyconutrients By David Lear
     The body is just mind-bogglingly amazing. I mean, when you think of all the complicated bio-physiological things it does by itself without your help…So what’s up with all of that when you get sick? Why is it healthy one day and sick the next? Is your body trying to tell you it’s low on pharmaceutical drugs? Or it is saying, “Look what happens, when you’re feeding me nothing but junk food.”In my opinion, if a person incorporates a certain amount of a new type of supplement called “glyconutrient…



149. Finally - The Truth About Calcium Supplements By Loretta Lanphier
     Undoubtedly calcium has become a hot topic of controversy. We are bombarded with advertising telling us exactly what will give our body more calcium. Between the “Got Milk?” slogans on one end and the Coral Calcium “cure-all” TV spots on the opposite end it is time that the truth be exposed. Let’s look at why we need calcium and then some signs of calcium deficiency.How the Body Uses Calcium:Strong bones, teeth and gumsMaintaining a regular heartbeatThe lowering of cholesterolHelps prevent …



150. Maximum Potency Aloe Vera and Its Benefits By Michael Harvey
     Aloe Vera is a wonderful, necessary supplement for good health and well being. It's anti-inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, anti-pathogenic, free radical scavenging, and immune modulating. As such it's extremely effective in bolstering and balancing the immune system.There are many forms of immune system supplements on the market today including pills, liquid, aloe juice, and freeze dried soluble powders. If you do your due diligence and seek information you will reach the obvious conclusi…



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