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201. Not all Antioxidants are Created Equal! By Dan Ho
     The growing numbers of health conscious people today living more vibrant lives owe much to the efforts and research of certain pioneers who braved ridicule, for without them, many of us now wouldn't be aware of the general benefits of taking antioxidant supplements.To take a particular notable example, great scientist and humanitarian Linus Pauling (the only man to win 2 unshared Nobel Prizes, one in Chemistry and one for Peace) urged people to supplement with Vitamin C after he became convinc…



202. Stop Suffering With Arthritis Pain Today! By Janet Hahn
     MSM (methyl-sulfonyl-methane) is a nutritional supplement derived from natural organic sulfur. It has been found to have tremendous pain relieving benefits for multiple ailments. MSM has the ability to relieve inflammation and resulting pain associated with arthritis.Clinical Research Reveals The Medicinal Power Of MSMClinical research has shown MSM to alleviate pain, reduce stiffness and swelling and improve the mobility of joints. MSM also promotes blood flow aiding the healing and recovery …



203. Glyconutrients For You? By Theryssa Gossman
     Simply stated, the Greek word glyco refers to "sweet." Hence, a glyconutrient is a biochemical that contains a sugar molecule. The prefix "glyco" can be placed in front of a fat, protein or any molecule and suggests that a sugar is attached. Glycobiology is the study of the sugar portion of these proteins and fats.Glycoprotein = Sugar attached to a protein. Glycolipid = Sugar attached to a fat. Glycoform = Any sugar form.What exactly are Glyconutrients?Glyconutrients are not vitamins, m…



204. The History And Usefulness Of Coenzyme Q10 By Greg Post
     Throughout my childhood I was aware of the importance of eating well and taking my vitamins. But the science of dietary supplements has come a long way since those days. And one of the stars in this scientific progression is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). CoQ10 is not a drug. It is a vitamin-like substance that is found in small amounts in a variety of foods and is synthesized within our body tissues.Enzymes are compounds in the body that are absolutely essential for the many processes necessary to kee…



205. Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Lysine By Richard Mitchell
     Lysine is an essential amino acid therefore it must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot produce its own. It is an essential building block for all protein in the body and can be found in animal meats, fish, dairy products, legumes and brewer's yeast. It performs many useful functions in the body and has proved to be especially useful in treating herpes and cold sores. Lysine also increases the absorption of calcium so it may help to prevent and treat osteoporosis. To the bodybuilder,…



206. Vitamin B6 - What Do We Need It For? By Lisa Murray
     Vitamin B6 plays a facilitating role in the immune system and the growth of new cells. It also assists the body in the processing of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. And do you know that Vitamin B6 can help improve your disposition and balance your mood swings? Vitamin B6 also helps balance the sodium and potassium in your body—making sure the body utilizes these two minerals effectively. Experts also concur that this vitamin has cancer-fighting properties. Great sources of Vita…



207. A Guide to Herbal Sleep Aids By Dan Ho
     Difficulty sleeping can affect many aspects of life. People who don't get the recommended amount of sleep for their age groups can have a myriad of negative affects.Daytime crankiness, difficulty concentrating, frequent illness, depression, and accidents are all common problems associated with poor sleep habits.For some people, getting more sleep is not as easy as going to bed earlier. If you suffer from insomnia, you know how wearisome it can be to lie in bed, unable to sleep.Doctors can pres…



208. How to Neutralize the Terrorists Within Your Body By Ray Gebauer
     Did you know that there are free radical biochemical “terrorists” systematically attacking your cells and the DNA of your cells everyday, on an average of 10,000 hits per day?These internal weapons of mass destruction are abnormal (free radical) oxygen molecules that are destroying your health and accelerating the aging process. 73% of all diseases are caused by these free radical biochemical “terrorists” molecules.A Free Radical Oxidant molecule is a molecule of oxygen that is MISSING an elec…



209. Vitamin - Essential Nutrients for Health By Carina Snowden
     Vitamins are the stars of the nutrition scene. Nutrition, the science of food, is the study of the nutrients and substances in foods. Scientists examine how the balances of food compounds relate to health and disease, and explore how they interact during the process of ingestion, absorption, utilization, and excretion.There are six essential nutrients for health and body maintenance: vitamins, minerals, water, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. They are the building blocks of life, and we obt…



210. Choosing the Right Protein for Maximum Muscle Power By Darrell Stanton
     Every athlete knows that proteins provide the building blocks of life. Most fitness enthusiasts are unaware, however, that getting the right amount of the right proteins is key not just to athletic performance but also to a healthy immune system. For most, the need isn’t for more protein, it’s for better protein, and it’s the health of the immune system that makes the different between ordinary results and extraordinary results.The relationship between exercise and the immune system is paradox…



211. Benefits of Bee Pollen Supplementation By Josie Anderson
     Since ancient time bee pollen has been considered as an ultimate health food in many ancient text and legends. Bee pollen has since then been praised as being a healing agent for many other ailments.Bee pollen has about 45 calories in one Tablespoon. Bee Pollen contains many essential nutrients including 22 amino acids, bioflavonoids, natural antibiotics, hormones, natural sugars, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and EFA’s.Bee Pollen BenefitsAnimal Studies suggest that bee pollen may help with we…



212. Vitamin Supplements and Your Child By Jeff Matson
     In a perfect world, your children would eat a balanced diet with the right amount of fruits and vegetables recommended by nutritional standards. However, we all know that rarely happens. Many children do not like and sometimes refuse to eat some kinds of fruits and vegetables. This makes it difficult to ensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that provides all the vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy life. There are things you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receiving a…



213. Fish Oil and Possible Disease Prevention By Aaron Wilmont
     Researchers working at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center state that DPA and DHA, primary components of fish oil, provide substantial protection against coronary heart disease. This study involved more tha six thousand middle-aged men who had samples of their blood taken between 1973 and 1976. During the next seven years, 94 of these men had a heart attack or died suddenly due to heart disease. The 94 men were matched with 94 healthy men and the fatty acid profile of their blood samples compa…



214. I Love My Glyconutrients By Dean Martin
     In today’s modern world most people, like us, just do not feel well and have no energy! Everybody around us is either getting sick, has some terrible disease or is dying! What in the world is going on, why is all this stuff happening to us, and what can we do about it?This world that we live in is becoming more diseased every day. Thirty to forty years ago society suffered from four known autoimmune diseases. However, now we suffer from over eighty, isn't that incredible? And the numbers keep …



215. Garlic Can Kill Superbug - A Health Supplement By Alfred Jones
     The Superbug MRSA which is becoming more common in Hospitals, it has now developed a lethal strain, that has already killed a number of patients.Doctor Ron Cutler, a microbiologist at the University of East London, in the United Kingdom, says that Allicin, which is a completely natural extract from Garlic, has shown remarkable success on patients with MRSA.He has worked on this project for six years and he says that Allicin, not only kills MRSA, but also the increasing number of New Generation…



216. Do You Need Vitamins On A Low Carb Diet? By Benji Paras
     Should I Take Vitamins With My Low Carb Diet?Most low carb diets advocate that users reduce consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. While this may lead to considerable weight-loss, it will most definitely lead to a reduction in necessary stores of vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients.This is why it is important for low carb dieters to augment meals with supplements.The following is a partial list of some of the essential nutrients you may be lacking if you are on a low ca…



217. Make the Right Protein Supplement Choice By Jeff Morrison
     Do you think there are enough protein powders on the market?There are a lot of protein powders available today - enough to confuse the average person who is active and working to lose fat and build muscle.Not long ago, protein powders were not particularly enticing because they simply did not taste good.Now, technology has advanced several fold and many companies have gotten into the act; the result is a tremendous number of protein powders as well as meal replacement drinks which accomplish …



218. Why Is Vitamin B6 So Important? By Robert Nelson
     Vitamin B6 is the hardest working nutrient in the human body, but it is the most common vitamin deficiency in the human diet. It is estimated that one third of all adults have Vitamin B6 deficiency, with more women than men suffering from the deficiency.How Does Vitamin B6 Work?Pyridoxine – Vitamin B6 – is an essential nutrient required for life. It functions primarily as a “coenzyme,” which is to act as a catalyst for other enzymes that need proper assistance to complete their job. Neurotr…



219. Enhancing Health with a Multivitamin By Leigh Erin Connealy
     An apple a day keeps the doctor away. But then, you also need a banana, an orange, a pear, a handful of carrots, some avocado, a head of lettuce, some tomatoes… well, the list goes on. Did you make sure to get your 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables today? How about yesterday, and the day before that? Chances are, even if you are the most diligent of nutritional fiends, you still don’t get your daily requirement of vitamins and minerals.Nowadays, it’s near impossible to find the nece…



220. Health Benefits of Taking Spirulina Daily - Real Health Part 5 By Barbara Pfieffer
     As I mentioned in Part 4 of my Real Health diet series, I believe that taking green foods, particularly spirulina and chlorella, is very important to your health. This article will focus on why you should take spirulina.You may have heard these words, spirulina and chlorella before. What are they though? Basically they are green microalgae. They are microscopic plants which grow in fresh water. They are green due to chlorophyll.It is sold in the form of powder. I take mine in veggie capsules. …



221. The Benefits of Whey Protein By Marcus Peterson
     The benefits of whey protein are so numerous and apply to so many different groups of people, that listing them all would be quite a large undertaking. In the sense of an overview, the benefits of whey protein make it an excellent choice for individuals of all ages who struggle to maintain a healthy diet and to improve their overall health.Providing all of the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks of healthy muscles, nails, skin and other connective tissue, whey protein not only…



222. Importance of Vitamins in Your Life By Olivia Harding
     Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only in plants and animals, i.e., living things. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture vitamins (although there are a few exceptions to this). Because of this, they must be supplied either directly in the diet, or by way of dietary supplements. Vitamins are vital if our body is to function normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth, general-well being and vitality.Vitamins cannot be assimilated without i…



223. Buy Natural Health Supplements - Natural Tonics for Health and Wellness By David Buster
     Buy natural health supplements? When looking to buy natural health supplements and natural tonics for health and wellness, chances are you'll find your options are limited in local stores. Online, there are many possibilities. However, an important question is -- how to know which natural tonics for health and wellness are legitimate ones that provide specific health benefits?Ideally, vitamin and nutrient requirements would come totally from your diet. The problem is -- many people make po…



224. Your Guide to Green Tea Extract By John Gibb
     Medicine is a field of constant advancement. With so many new rocks being over turned each year it’s really easy to over look natural solutions that have been proven to work with thousands of years of field experience.Green tea extract, a great anti oxidizing supplement, is an ancient supplement that works.EGCG is the key anti oxidant in green tea extract and it is one of the most powerful anti oxidants in existence. EGCG has been linked to protection of many vital organs such as the liver and…



225. Does Your Child Need Children's Vitamins? By Lisa Hyde-Barrett
     This question has been has been tormenting parents all over the world. Yet, there are no easy answers to it. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)says that "a diet based on the Food Guide Pyramid provides adequate amounts of all the vitamins a child needs." But then, there are a lot of other factors that decide whether your child is getting adequate amounts of vitamins, such as the child's eating habits, composition and quality of the diets, etc.One important thing to note here is that the …



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