tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-311520392023-11-15T07:27:14.506-08:00VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT BLOGAll about Vitamin Supplement informations and role of VitaminsDin Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-73020973386083160432009-06-23T21:39:00.001-07:002009-06-23T21:39:10.202-07:00New 7 Wonders of Nature<div>Vote now for Komodo National Park (Indonesia)<br /></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/48607fb99aab19ef/4a41aded014e89b6/48607fb99aab19ef/f58154ea/widget.js"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-85782528857865395022007-04-09T19:59:00.000-07:002007-04-09T20:12:11.321-07:00<strong>Are There Special Vitamin Supplements For Managing Cellulite For A Woman?</strong><br />By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eddy-K-Elgin">Eddy K Elgin</a><br /><br />Women in the 21st century are a bunch of very independent human beings. They requires distinctive health needs at different stages of their lives. They may need a unique type of <strong>vitamin supplement</strong> for themselves at one point of our life and need something entirely different at another space.<br /><br />In fact, the most needed vitamin supplement are those that helped them to manage cellulite.<br /><br />What is actually cellulite?<br /><br />It is the effects of water retention that builds up in the body and getting trapped within. The unsightly rippling which is a signature of cellulite is often embarrassing and distressing that often cause stress to many women sufferers.<br /><br />Is it enough to add nutritious?<br /><br />In fact, just by adding nutrition and hydration to the daily routine will be effective in decreasing the appearance of unwanted cellulite. Even if many women decided to add a cellulite supplement to their diet, it is still extremely important to monitor their diet and water input in order to assist the nutrition becoming effective.<br /><br />What to search for in a cellulite nutritional supplements?<br /><br />#1 To stay away from products that claim they will get rid of all your cellulite. It is common sense and impossible to get rid of all the cellulite and any company that makes those kinds of claims is acting extremely out of the entice you to buy their product.<br /><br />#2 To look for supplements that contain <strong>Vitamin</strong> C. Because vitamin C is a natural antioxidant, it will help your body get rid the excess build up of the cellulite.<br /><br />#3 Also, not forgetting potassium which is also an important part of helping to flush out excess water and the toxins that build up around your cells.<br /><br />One important thing to take note<br /><br />Drinking lots of water is by most the most effective in managing cellulite problems besides using vitamin supplements. By consistently drinking 64 ounces of 8 cups of water a day, your body will trust that fresh water is going to be entering in and it will be more willing to let go stored water around your cells.<br /><br />However, a herbal multivitamin supplement that actually works on cellulite will not make outrageous claims. A good cellulite multi-vitamin besides claiming to help you reduce cellulite. It will also recommending a balanced diet and plenty of water intake to increase the effectiveness of the supplement.<br /><br />How useful can it be?<br /><br />Such cellulite nutritional supplements in the market are quite often useful in addition to your diet. It is a great way to increase your body's vitamin supply and help purge the toxins that form cellulite.<br /><br />If you are informed of the real potential of your cellulite supplement instead of an inflated ideal, you can take a cellulite supplement with realistic expectations.<br /><br />With so much woman sometimes tend to take cellulite vitamin supplements for granted as that are many types of good vitamin products, but having the right knowledge to use the right type of vitamin pills to the max for various kinds of chronic of illnesses is crucial.<br /><br />Therefore, without a proper understanding of using various kinds of health supplements to treat various anxiety and anger management system, there will not be much free lifestyle to hope for.<br /><br />Apply this effective tips together with an thorough understanding of vitamin health food is important so that you enjoy your life once again.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read my article. You should proceed searching for additional information to assist you.<br /><br />Eddy K Elgin is the author of the 17 Minutes Vitamin Supplements Tips and Resource. Drop by at <a href="http://www.17minvitaminsecrets.com/vitamin-supplement-blog/">Vitamin Supplement For Managing Cellulite</a> for more details.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eddy_K_Elgin</a><br />http://EzineArticles.com/?Are-There-Special-Vitamin-Supplements-For-Managing-Cellulite-For-A-Woman?&id=508006<div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-57493776252411224902007-03-29T19:20:00.002-07:002007-03-29T19:38:35.018-07:00<strong>Natural Vitamin Supplements : Is There Really A Need ? </strong> <br /><br />By <a href="http://articles.directorygold.com/profile/Susan-Dean/1015 ">Susan Dean</a><br /><br /> Many people these days including many medical practitioners believe we need natural <strong>vitamin supplements</strong> to compliment our unsatisfactory diets.As in this day and age as most of us lead very fast paced lives, often we do not take the best care of ourselves and our bodies leaving us tired and unfit. <br /><br />Of course, if we all made sure we ate a diet rich in all the valuable sources needed then there would be no need for supplements at all. But lets face it on a whole we do not.Most couples work long hours and then spend lots of time driving their kids around to different activities and find the convenience of fast food very tempting indeed. Advertising doesn’t help either with enticing ads that get our taste buds watering and our kids screaming for take away. <br /><br />While we find convenience in eating this way we are depleting our bodies of important nutrients so we look for help in other areas such as<strong> vitamins</strong> to replenish what we are not allowing ourselves to get naturally through food. This isn’t a bad thing but what you do have to watch out for however is what are in these vitamins. <br /><br />Are they worse for you than not having them at all. This is where natural vitamin supplements come in to play. There are many reputable manufacturers of natural vitamin supplements that can be found online. Using natural ingredients is the healthier way to go.<br /><br />The best idea is to do some research online and take a good look at what these companies have to offer and what their natural vitamin supplements have in them. You should always look for the healthier option when looking after yourself. If you lead a busy life and do not eat a perfect diet all of the time then you should be compensating with a safe alternative such as natural vitamin supplements. <br /><br /><br /><br />Susan Dean is the webmaster and publisher of <br /><a href="http://www.natural-vitamin-supplements-shop.com"><a href="http://www.natural-vitamin-supplements-shop.com">http://www.natural-vitamin-supplements-shop.com</a></a> Visit her site for tips and advice on natural vitamin supplements.<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://articles.directorygold.com">http://articles.directorygold.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-89750747492900438202007-03-15T19:38:00.000-07:002007-03-29T20:11:52.993-07:00<strong>How To Know If You Need Vitamin Supplements</strong><br />By Jeff Matson<br /><br />Taking <strong>vitamin</strong> and mineral<strong> supplements </strong>is perhaps one of the<br />most controversial issues regarding healthy living. The lack of<br />vitamins in your diet can be unhealthy, but too many vitamins<br />can also put your health in danger. So, how do you know if<br />taking vitamin and mineral supplements is necessary for you?<br />Ask yourself the following questions in order to determine if<br />you may need <strong>vitamin supplementation</strong> for a healthier lifestyle:<br /><br /><strong>Am I Stressed?</strong> If you are constantly stressed-out due to work,<br />relationships, family or any other situation, your adrenal<br />glands may be working overtime. This can potentially cause<br />fatigue and headaches. <br /><br /><strong>Treatment</strong>: Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin E and Vitamin C<br />supplements can help with this problem. <br /><br /><strong>Is My Immune </strong>System Up to Par? Do you constantly find yourself<br />catching colds and the flu more frequently than others? You may<br />need to boost your immune system with <strong>vitamins</strong> and minerals<br />which provide the nutrients needed to fight these viruses. <br /><br /><strong>Treatment</strong>: Vitamin C supplement, Zinc and Manganese will do the<br />trick. <br /><br /><strong>Do I smoke?</strong> I’m sure you’re aware that this habit is unhealthy<br />but smoking uses up vitamin C and puts you at higher risk of<br />osteoporosis. <br /><br /><strong>Treatmen</strong>t: Vitamin C supplements and calcium supplements will<br />help reduce your chances of osteoporosis and provide you with<br />the adequate amount of vitamin C. <br /><br /><strong>Am I Pregnant?</strong> Pregnant and hormonal women often lack in<br />vitamin B-6. If you do not receive enough of this vitamin it<br />can be harmful to you and your baby. <br /><br /><strong>Treatment</strong>: Take a vitamin B-6 supplement, but make sure not to<br />take doses of more than 500mg per day without a Doctor’s<br />recommendation. <br /><br /><strong>Am I on a Diet?</strong> If you are on a low-carb, low-fat or any form<br />of diet you are probably not receiving the vitamins necessary<br />for healthy living. Individuals on diets very rarely eat foods<br />from all the major food groups and if they do, they usually do<br />not eat the required amounts. <br /><br /><strong>Treatment</strong>: Depending on the type of diet and the foods you eat,<br />you may require a multi-vitamin supplement or specific<br />supplements of Vitamin A, B, C, D, E or K. <br /><br />Answering yes to any of the questions above does not<br />necessarily mean that vitamin or mineral supplements are<br />crucial to healthy living. The situations listed above are<br />merely a guideline to help individuals who already feel as<br />though they are lacking the vitamins and minerals in their<br />diets. It is important to remember that vitamin supplements are<br />meant to accompany food and are in no way meant as a replacement<br />for a healthy diet. <br /><br />Health-related information changes frequently, and while every<br />attempt has been made to ensure the content in this article is<br />up to date and accurate, you should always check with a doctor<br />or nutritional expert before undertaking any substantial change<br />in diet or lifestyle.<br /><br /><strong>About the Author</strong>: Jeff Matson is an avid health enthusiast who<br />owned and operated his own natural health food store. Now<br />retired, Jeff spends his time keeping fit, walking marathons<br />and writing articles as a contributing editor for<br /><a href="http://www.vitamin-insight.com"><a href="www.vitamin-insight.com">http://www.vitamin-insight.com</a></a>Source<a href="http://www.isnare.com">:<a href="www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-60896315386332004512007-03-07T20:34:00.000-08:002007-03-29T20:33:37.100-07:00<strong>How To Find Information On Vitamin Supplements You Can Count On</strong><br />By:<a href="www.abcarticledirectory.com/profile/Gregg-Hall/13">Gregg Hall</a> <br /><br /> Of the nearly fifty million Americans who take <strong>vitamin supplements </strong>on a regular basis less than ten percent consult a physician or other health care professional for advice on what to take and how much. So, if these people aren't consulting a professional where are they getting this crucial information? <br /><br />Sadly, many of these people are getting advice from the makers of the <strong>vitamins</strong> they consume, magazines that cater to the vitamin industry, or from friends who also have no formal training or knowledge of supplements.<br /><br />If you want to be sure that the information you are getting is correct you need get it from independent third party sources that have nothing to gain from your consumption of vitamin supplements. <br /><br />One of the best sources available is the USDA, which has a website containing a large variety of nutritional information as well as an illustration of the famous food pyramid. The American Cancer Society maintains a vast database of information also and is especially valuable for checking the validity of some of the health claims made by supplement makers which are sometimes totally false.<br /><br />The United States Food and Drug Administration is another good source of information on health food supplements. They consider supplements to be food as opposed to classifying them as drugs and they do not evaluate the claims made by the manufacturers. They do keep a list of reports on companies that have been found to be making false claims about the benefits of their products.<br /><br />The FTC is the big consumer watchdog organization for the United States. Not only do they maintain a huge library of information on vitamin supplements but they also take action against the people who over hype their products to get people to buy them. You can find reports on the companies and individuals who have be found guilty of fraudulent claims as well as those under investigation at the FTC website.<br /><br />Another great non-biased source in the National Institutes of Health, on their website you can find a wealth of information on vitamin supplements.<br /><br />As a longtime health nut and bodybuilder for over thirty years I believe that it is vital to take supplements to be sure we are getting the vitamins and minerals our bodies need, but I also believe it to be important to be well informed about the supplements you are considering taking. In many cases some supplements may interact with medications you are taken and can cause dangerous and sometimes deadly side effects. You cannot trust the sellers of the supplements to provide you with the correct information because they will always push the line as far as they can without getting busted by the FTC for false claims. <br /><br /><br /><br />Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this and Shop4BetterHealth.com at <a href="http://www.shop4betterhealth.com"><a href="www.shop4betterhealth.com">http://www.shop4betterhealth.com</a></a>Article Source:<a href="http://abcarticledirectory.com"> <a href="abcarticledirectory.com">http://abcarticledirectory.com</a></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-60198238838822211302007-03-04T00:48:00.000-08:002007-03-04T01:00:44.281-08:00<strong>Is There a Special Vitamin Supplement For a Woman? by Eddy K El</strong>gin <br /><br /> What you are about to find will benefit you widely. Women possess distinctive health needs at different stages of our lives. We may miss a specific <strong>vitamin supplement </strong>for a woman at one point of our life and need something entirely different at another space. <br /><br />Doctors regularly prescribe <strong>vitamin</strong> and iron supplements for a woman who is with child. If she does, take them as directed and do not change the dosage. While a lack of a particular vitamin can cause deficiencies, too much can outcome in toxicity.<br /><br />What a woman needs for vitamin supplements?<br /><br />When a vitamin supplement for a woman is recommended or prescribed it is because it contains the specific vitamin or vitamins a woman's body needs. Your physician intention take into the account for the amount to of calcium and different nutrients that you miss on a daily basis and make his recommendation.<br /><br />You should accustom yourself with the different vitamins and their role in your health. You hope to grasp in what foods you can get certain vitamins and how much of each of the vitamins that your body needs. <br /><br />If you are taking a vitamin supplement for a woman because you are pregnant, you'll hope to look into whether or not you'll demand one after you give birth.<br /><br />What a woman should know about supplements during pregnancy?<br /><br />If you maintain a disease or a condition that dictates you take a special vitamin supplement for a woman it may be something you always possess to deal with. Your physician can definitely advise you on this. <br /><br />Though, in most cases, pregnancy notwithstanding, you should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals you require from a balanced intake. Your physician can do a simple blood check-up to check the levels of certain vitamins in your system and whether or not you are deficient.<br /><br />What type of vitamin supplements for the woman?<br /><br />It is significant to note that vitamins A, D, E and K are fat soluble. An excess amount of these vitamins are stored either in fatty tissue or the liver until needed. Because of this, toxicity can develop if too many vitamins are taken. <br /><br />While that hardly happens when we get our vitamins only from the foods we eat, it can and does happen when we conjoin too many vitamin supplements with our diets. Discuss this with your physician if you expect you want a vitamin supplement for a woman.<br /><br />Before you realize the different roles vitamins and minerals play in our complete health, it's truly fun to hang on to up with the amount to we are ingesting, either through the foods we eat or through supplements. <br /><br />In carrying out so, you desire most likely find that your whole diet improves and the demand for any other supplements will be minimal.<br /><br />However, many woman sometimes tend to take vitamin supplements for granted as that are many types of good vitamin products, but having the right knowledge to use the right type of vitamin pills to the max for various kinds of chronic of illnesses is crucial. <br /><br />Therefore, without a proper understanding of using various kinds of health supplements to treat various anxiety and anger management system, there will not be much free lifestyle to hope for.<br /><br />Apply this effective tips together with an thorough understanding of vitamin health food is important so that you enjoy your life once again.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to read my article. You should proceed searching for additional information to assist you. <br /><br /><br />Eddy K Elgin is the author of the 17 Minutes Vitamin Supplements Tips and Resource. Drop by at <a href="17minvitaminsecrets.uniqueasthmatreatmentsecrets.com/vitamin-supplement-blog/">Special Vitamin Supplements For Women</a> for more details.<br /><br /><br />Article Directory: <a href="www.articledashboard.com">http://www.articledashboard.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-69574254096405627322007-02-27T19:16:00.000-08:002007-02-27T19:32:54.847-08:00<strong>Vitamin Supplements and Your Health - What You Must Know Right Now!</strong><br />By J. Lance Curtis<br /><br />The phrase <strong>vitamin supplement</strong> is almost synonymous with dietary supplement. The category of vitamin supplements encompasses all supplements whether it is a weight loss, protein, herbal, mineral, or vitamin.<br /><br />A subset of protein supplements, bodybuilding supplements are believed to aid in the growth of lean muscle tissue. These include individual amino acids, like glutamine, branch chain amino acids (BCAA), and complex protein compounds. While some evidence exists that confirm these substances do increase lean muscle tissue, many people debate whether the effectiveness is worth the price.<br /><br />As with any nutritional supplement, “you don’t get what you don’t pay for.” Meaning, quality products yield more results and are more expensive. But don’t be penny-wise and pound-foolish, cheap or discounted bodybuilding supplements are almost always a waste of time and money.<br /><br />The weight loss industry in the United States is a multi-billion (if not trillion) dollar industry. Whether the supplement is designed to speed up your metabolism or magically melt off the pounds while you sleep, major money is spent on substances marketed as help to shed those unwanted pounds. Many of the most popular weight-loss products come from herbal and other plant extracts. Standardized herbal extracts can make the task of product formulation much more effective. Choose a product using these extracts and not plant material. This ensures you will receive an efficacious amount of the active ingredient.<br /><br />If you are one of the many who cannot swallow pills, for whatever reason, then a liquid version of a <strong>vitamin</strong> and mineral supplement is perfect for you. Look for a quality supplement, as mentioned above, and use it. Do not let your inability to swallow pills keep you from taking in the necessary nutrients. Most liquid supplements are readily absorbed as well, so even the hardiest of “pill-poppers” can benefit from liquid vitamins.<br /><br />Many times choosing a multi-vitamin and mineral is often the most convenient way to get your necessary amount of nutrients. One dose is much easier to remember to take than many pills throughout the day.<br /><br />Because you are reading this you probably believe in having a healthy balanced diet. Meal planning is crucial to know how much to consume, whether it is organic produce, or vitamins and nutritional supplements. There are many excellent meal planning tools available, some online. Look for one that uses scientifically researched and accurate food nutrient information, like the USDA Food Nutrient Database. Visit The Nutrition Guru! to see a demo of an excellent planner.<br /><br />J. Lance Curtis is editor and contributor to The Nutrition Guru! Discover how vitamin and mineral supplements can improve your health by visiting <a href="thenutritionguru.com/vitamins/vitaminsupplements.html">The Nutrition Guru! - Vitamins Supplements</a><br />Article Source: <a href="ezinearticles.com/?expert=J.LanceCurtis">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J._Lance_Curtis</a><br />http://EzineArticles.com/?Vitamin-Supplements-and-Your-Health---What-You-Must-Know-Right-Now!&id=463307<div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-65458266492882503922007-02-23T18:53:00.000-08:002007-02-23T18:57:25.949-08:00<strong>Do Many Of Today's Vitamin Supplements Owe Their Existence To Early Native Americans? by Gregg Hall </strong><br /><br /> <strong>Vitamin Supplements </strong>are fast becoming a way of life for many people. With the high cost of prescription drugs, many people are turning to vitamin supplements to aid in their health for different diseases. Many of the supplements have been used for years by our ancestors and are now becoming more popular among the population today. Maybe our ancestors knew a lot more than we give them credit for. <br /><br />They discovered many plants and their roots were good for different ailments and used them in the raw form to heal themselves and their family members. Many of those remedies are still being used today and the companies manufacturing the vitamin supplements have discovered that they do in fact work so they are manufacturing the plants in pill, capsule, or liquid form and making millions of dollars from them. It is a shame that a lot of these supplements have been discovered through the American Indians and they deserve to get some compensation or benefits from the sell of these products but instead they get nothing and some still live on reservations. Again the greed of some has won. <br /><br />The food that is being processed today may not contain all of the <strong>vitamins</strong> and minerals that the body needs on a daily basis and many people do not eat a balanced diet at each meal if they eat a meal at all. Some are too busy so they just grab an unhealthy snack and it has to do until the next meal. Much of the food we eat today is either not healthy for us or the process in which it is manufactured is not healthy. The natural food products are very hard to find and usually are expensive when we do find them. <br /><br />The vitamin supplements can help assure us that we are getting the necessary daily dose that our body needs. By getting the right vitamins and minerals in out system we are helping to fight off diseases and viruses. There are some supplemental vitamins that will make your immune system stronger and when everyone else is getting the flu you are healthy. The natural vitamin supplements do not have a lot of added synthetics or caffeine or other negative properties in them. They are all natural and will may do more good than a lot of the prescription drugs. <br /><br />They are considered vitamin supplements because they are made from natural plants and have no additives. This is why they cannot be considered as drugs. They contain no manmade synthetics, which is the factor in prescription medications. If given the choice, many people would rather use the natural vitamin supplement as opposed to a drug, which may aid in one ailment but may possible cause destruction of other body parts. Why would one take something to lower the blood pressure if it is going to destroy the liver or kidneys? Gee, we need them too! <br /><br /><br /><br />Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as <a href="http://www.qualitynaturalhealthsupplements.com">quality natural health supplements</a> at http://www.qualitynaturalhealthsupplements.com<br /><br />Article Source: <a href="http://articles.directorygold.com">http://articles.directorygold.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-4029993076622138182007-02-18T19:07:00.000-08:002007-02-18T19:18:11.159-08:00<strong>Are Vitamin Supplements Really Beneficial? by Ben Adams</strong> <br /><br /> Humans are designed to perform various tasks. Meaning, they are also designed to consume very high levels of energy. With this regards, it is a must that humans must incorporate into their daily diets the <strong>vitamins</strong> and minerals that will act as vital supplements to keep them going. The generation in which everyone of us currently lives in is a health-conscious generation. Vitamins, minerals, and most of all, nutrition, have become very important topics. Schools, health organizations, hospitals, and clinics emphasize the importance of such to human life. Care for the human body is vital. With a malfunctioning body system, work, challenges, and health will just be dreams which will be out-of-reach.<br /><br />The busy lifestyle as engaged to by all individuals now hinders proper nutrition. Why so? It is because of the reality that these busy individuals tend to eat less than what is required. They no longer eat a sufficiently balanced diet that will enhance their immune system in fighting off foreign bodies that attack the body systems. This malpractice as exemplified by the people these days has paved the way for the boom of the <strong>vitamin supplement</strong> industry.<br /><br />It still cannot be denied that the intake of a sufficient balanced diet secures proper nutrition. Multi vitamins though, come in varied forms. There is the liquid vitamin, vitamin pill, and some of them come in gel capsules. <br /><br />Taking in a multivitamin, be it in whatever form, will obviously give a person the very benefit of what is known as convenience. It will be much convenient for a person, particularly the very busy ones, to take one multivitamin supplement than to take a lot other of the varied kinds that contain separate vitamin supplements. For one, the children need to take only one dose of a complete set of vitamins which will further enhance their resistance. It will be very difficult to let the children take a large number of vitamin supplement. Although it is best for them to have the vitamin liquid supplement. For older people, it is as well considered beneficial to take in the traditional tablet form of vitamins. <br /><br />There are a myriad of health benefits which can be derived out of vitamin intake as part of your daily diet. You may have recalled how your mother would pump you with different types of vitamin supplements. You may have clearly remembered how you managed to trick you mom or your nanny so you will not be obliged to drink your vitamin supplements for the day. Now that you have grown up from your childish ways, it is now clear to you how beneficial vitamin supplements can get, right?<br /><br />Vitamin supplements provide antioxidants such as that of the Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A. These antioxidants function by combating what is known as the reactive oxygen intermediates or that which is commonly known as the free radicals. It is a known fact that the free radicals are the root of serious illnesses like that of cancer, hypertension, and the rheumatoid arthritis. <br /><br />What are free radicals really? And how do they harm humans?<br /><br />These free radicals are the sets of atoms that contain unpaired electrons in the outer shell. They are hence fatal. And because of their struggle to attain a more stable outer shell, they need to get an electron that will be paired with the rest of their electrons. When taken inside the human body, the free radicals operate to oxidize the nearest molecule. Therefore, these free radicals are able to take their needed electron. Now, the oxidized molecule will hence become a free radical as well. A chain reaction follows and starts disrupting the living cells around. <br /><br />Do you know what the free radicals do?<br /><br />The free radicals primarily attack the DNA, the lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates. In all cases, the prime target is the DNA. When the DNA is the one disrupted, then mutations start on the part of the cell cycle then automatically leads to malignancy. <br /><br />What must be done?<br /><br />It is essential to take antioxidants as provided by the Vitamins A, C and E. These substances tend to protect the human body against the damaging and harmful oxidation reactions. <br /><br />Not anybody wants to be a victim of diseases and some other illnesses. The protection against the harms brought by the free radicals and some other dangerous factors can impede good health. That is why, it is extremely a must to protect one's self. Vitamin supplements will help. <br /><br /><br /><br />Ben Adams is the author of: 'Vitamin Supplements Health Boosting Secrets' an informative guide on how to naturally improve your health. Claim your free 5-part 'Vitamin and Supplement tips' course here: <a href="http://www.Vitamin-Supplement-Help.com">Free Vitamin Supplement Tips</a><br /><br />Article Source: <a href="articles.directorygold.com">http://articles.directorygold.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-27525749732689284072007-02-13T19:42:00.000-08:002007-02-13T19:57:20.827-08:00<strong>Vitamins and Supplements by Michael Brickey, Ph.D. </strong><br /><br /> Magazines are full of articles such as, folic acid (Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, etc.) prevents.... This is presented as if it were news. The articles imply we should run out and buy the supplements. Such articles are especially common in magazines that advertise <strong>vitamins and supplements</strong>. Every month they seem to find or recycle a couple more vitamins and supplements. <br /><br />What’s wrong? If you were to take all of the vitamins and supplements they recommend in a piecemeal fashion you would be heavily taxing your liver and your wallet. Many of these vitamins and supplements are included in a multiple vitamin and taking both may be taking too much. Many vitamins and supplements can cause serious health problems if taken in extreme amounts. <br /><br />The articles give little consideration to how the vitamin or supplement interacts with other vitamins and supplements, e.g., high doses of Vitamin C can inhibit the absorption of B-12, calcium needs vitamin D. Supplements such as gingko biloba and aspirin thin the blood, which may or may not be desirable and certainly needs to be considered if you are going to have surgery.<br /><br />The research often isn’t realistic. No one questions that we need folic acid. But the research should have large numbers of people in an experimental and placebo groups following the treatment program for several years. The control group should take a good daily multiple vitamin with the amount of folic acid that multiple vitamins usually contain. The treatment group would take the same multiple vitamin plus additional folic acid. Results should show a statistically and clinically significant effect. Research should also control for socioeconomic factors (people who normally take vitamins tend to be better educated, more affluent, eat more healthily, and exercise more). Rarely do popular press articles meet these criteria.<br /><br />As consumers we need to eat healthy foods and take a good multiple vitamin as an insurance policy against whatever our diet misses. Then ask what special needs you have that call for additional supplements, e.g., men taking saw palmetto to help prevent prostate cancer, people with a risk of heart disease taking daily low dose aspirin, women who have problems with urinary tract infections drinking cranberry juice or using cranberry extract. Overdoing supplements and piecemeal use of supplements may cause more problems than they help.<br /><br />Most people get enough iron from their food and don’t need iron in their vitamins. Iron in particular can contribute to free radical damage. People who do need iron in vitamins or supplements include: children, women who menstruate, people who donate blood, and people who are anemic. <br /><br />On the lighter side, there is the story about two cows that saw a milk tank truck drive by. In large bold letters it said, Pasteurized, Homogenized, Vitamin A added. One cow turned to the other and said, “makes you feel sort of inadequate, doesn’t it?”<br /><br />The bottom line is to take a good daily multiple vitamin geared to your age and gender. Then consider if there are any other supplements you need beyond what your multiple vitamin is providing. Only take those that fit with your plan. Largely ignore the endless piecemeal articles on miraculous vitamins and supplements. <br /><br /><br />Dr. Michael Brickey, The Anti-Aging Psychologist, teaches people to think, feel, look and be more youthful. He is an inspiring keynote speaker and the Oprah-featured author of Defy Aging and 52 baby steps to Grow Young. Visit <a href="www.NotAging.com">www.NotAging.com</a> for a free report on secrets for being more youthful and a free newsletter with practical anti-aging tips. <br /><br /><br /><a href="www.articledashboard.com">Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1271213760307497702007-02-13T18:28:00.000-08:002007-02-21T18:46:02.515-08:00<strong>12 Sources of Natural Vitamin Supplements</strong><br />By Ben Adams<br /><br />Taking<strong> vitamins</strong> has long been considered as a prerequisite to good health. In fact, health experts are in agreement, that these organic molecules are needed to be taken by the human body in minute quantities, to ensure proper health. According to these experts, a person deprived of a particular vitamin would eventually exhibit disease symptoms particular to the said vitamin.<br />The importance of vitamins for good health is a fact well known to everybody. Even children at the primary school level are well aware of this because they are being educated on the importance of vitamins for their body. But while everybody knows how important vitamins are, not everybody knows where to get them. In fact, many believe that the only source of vitamins is the medicine bottle.<br />Vitamins, however, are not limited to those that are sold on drug stores as food supplements. In fact, vitamins do exist naturally. To give more light on this topic, it may be better if we give you first a background on the basic types of vitamins available today.<br />The Basic Types of Vitamins Available in the Market<br />There are three general types of vitamins being sold in the market today. These three types are the natural vitamins, crystalline vitamins, and synthetic vitamins.<br />• Natural Vitamins<br />Natural vitamins are those vitamins that can readily be found in natural foods. If processed into a commercial food supplement, the vitamin must have all of its components intact, including its enzymes, co-enzymes, minerals, mineral activators, and co-vitamin helpers.<br />• Crystalline Vitamins<br />Crystalline vitamins are those vitamins that are extracted from natural food sources but were already treated with various high-powered chemicals, solvents, heat and distillations to separate the specific vitamin from all other synergistic components attached to it. As such, these vitamins have a very simple structure compared to the complex structure of natural vitamins.<br />• Synthetic Vitamins<br />Synthetic vitamins are those vitamins that were chemically formed in laboratories by scientists. While they are not derived from any natural source, the structure of these vitamins would usually resemble that of their crystalline counterparts.<br />As you can see, vitamins are not limited to those found on drug stores and medicine bottles. In this article, we’ll concentrate on those vitamins that can be found on natural food sources—the natural <strong>vitamin supplements.<br /></strong>Natural Vitamin Supplements<br />According to studies, our body needs 13 vitamins for proper bodily functions. These vitamins are composed of the vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins. The B vitamins, on the other hand, are composed of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folate.<br />Now, all these vitamins are available in drug stores in various concentrations. However, all of these 13 vitamins can also be found on natural food sources. In fact, a person having a variety of foods in his diet must already be taking minute amounts of these vitamins everyday. And as have previously been said, only a minute amount of all these vitamins are needed by the body to function properly.<br />So if you are interested on keeping your health at its prime, then you can bank on the natural vitamins that nature has to offer. Here is a list of the food sources from which you can extract natural vitamin supplements:<br />1. Vitamin A<br />Vitamin A can be found from meat sources and dairy products like milk, cheese, cream, liver, kidney, and cod liver. But since all of these are high cholesterol products, you may want to try getting vitamin A from its precursor, beta-carotene. Common sources of beta carotene are raw carrots, sweet potatoes, winter squash, cantaloupe, spinach, mango, broccoli and other red- or yellow-skinned fruits and vegetables.<br />2. Vitamin B1 (thiamine)<br />Common sources of thiamine are fortified breads, cereals, pasta, whole grains, lean meats, fish, peas and dried beans. Some dairy products, fruits and vegetables are also rich in vitamin B1.<br />3. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)<br />Dairy products like milk and yogurt are the primary sources of riboflavin. Other sources are chicken meat, green and leafy vegetables, fruits and almonds.<br />4. Vitamin B3 (niacin)<br />Food products that are rich in niacin include dairy products, poultry, fish, lean meats, nuts and eggs. Some legumes and cereals also contain traces of niacin.<br />5. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)<br />Vitamin B5 rich foods would include, fish, dairy products, poultry, lean beef, yeast and vegetables in the cabbage family. Also rich in vitamin B5 are white and sweet potatoes as well as peanuts and peas.<br />6. Vitamin B6 (pyroxidine)<br />Fruits like bananas, watermelons and tomatoes are known sources of vitamin B6. Other common sources are chicken, broccoli, spinach, potatoes, white rice, peanuts, oats and fortified cereals.<br />7. Vitamin B12<br />Meat, poultry, fish, shellfish and dairy products comprise the rich sources for vitamin B12.<br />8. Folate<br />Green and leafy vegetables are the largest source of folates, although this vitamin can also be found on tomato juice, peas, wheat germ, oranges and mushrooms.<br />9. Vitamin C<br />The most common sources of vitamin C are the citrus fruits and their juices like strawberry, melon, cranberry, grapefruit and others. Most other fruits and vegetables also contain small amounts of vitamin C.<br />10. Vitamin D<br />The largest sources of vitamin D are dairy products, poultry, and cereals. Aside from these food sources, the body also synthesizes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to the heat of the sun.<br />11. Vitamin E<br />Vitamin E is mostly derived from plant oils and products made from it, like margarine and mayonnaise. Other sources include peanuts, whole grains, wheat germ, corn, nuts, olives, spinach and other green and leafy vegetables.<br />12. Vitamin K<br />Leafy and green vegetables like cabbage and spinach are the primary source of Vitamin K. Other sources include soybeans, cereals, fruits, beets, potatoes, dairy products, meat products and poultry. Bacteria found in the stomach and in the intestines can also synthesize vitamin K.<br /><br />Ben Adams is the author of: 'Vitamin Supplements Health Boosting Secrets' an informative guide on how to naturally improve your health. Claim your free 5-part 'Vitamin and Supplement tips' course here: <a href="http://vitamin-supplement-help.com">Free Vitamin Supplement Course</a><br />Article Source: <a href="http://articles.directorygold.com">http://articles.directorygold.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1168837076827966852007-01-14T20:45:00.000-08:002007-01-14T20:57:57.036-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Dietary Supplements</strong></span><br />By Julia Jones<br /><br />A balanced diet is a must for all to take in all the nutrients required by the body. For that one should eat a variety of food. A variety of food that contains green vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy products, meat, fish and little bit of fat. But at times the food you have cannot meet the nutritional needs and it is then you require dietary supplements.<br />What actually is a dietary supplement?<br />A dietary <strong>supplement</strong> is actually compensating for<strong> vitamins</strong> and minerals in food by consuming capsules, pills or liquids. Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs or botanicals, an extract or a combination of these as a part of their ingredient. It is not a natural way of taking nutrients and does have some side effects.<br />When do you really require a dietary supplement?<br />There could be other reasons why you could require artificial way of taking nutritional supplements such as gaining weight, healing after a surgery and bone fractures, recovering from illness and for strength during cancer. It is always recommended to take nutrients in a natural way but at times you have to also take dietary supplements. You should always remember not to take these dietary supplement for a very long duration as they do have negative effects. A dietitian can help you decide to take a particular dietary supplement. Looking at your physical health one can know if there is a requirement of an extra supplement. But it is always best to consult a doctor as the dietary supplements have side effects and may be they do not suit you. Moreover there are a number of dietary supplements available in the market.<br />How safe is the dietary supplement?<br />You cannot really say much about the safety of taking these supplements. The FDA checks out the safety of food and medicines before they come to the market. But it does not check the dietary supplements before they are sold. It has to wait to receive the reports caused by these supplements and then the FDA investigates and bans the supplements if the report is negative. So you could be putting yourself at a risk if you take an untested supplement.<br />Who all actually require dietary supplements?<br />• Generally dietary supplements are recommended for certain age groups such as people above 50 years so that they get extra strength as with age the body becomes weak.<br />• It is taken by pregnant women as they require extra nutrition.<br />• It is recommended to those you do not take proper diet.<br />• It is prescribed to the ill and people who have undergone some surgery.<br />Does the dietary supplement have side effects?<br />Yes, these supplements have side effects. Many times if it is not taken under a doctor’s consultation you face serious problems. You get to see some hormonal changes in the body after take the dietary supplements. Too much of consumption of these dietary supplements is no good in the long run. It should be taken only when your doctor recommends you. Whenever you feel that you require a dietary supplement always go to a dietician or take it after consulting a doctor.<br />Find more information visit: Dietary supplements<br />We at Keepcondom.com are providing you the choices you can make, to select your condom brands according to your needs. <a href="http://keepgondom.com">Keepcondom.com</a><br />Article Source: <a href="http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julia_Jones">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Julia_Jones</a><a href="http://EzineArticles.com/?Dietary-Supplements&id=388197">http://EzineArticles.com/?Dietary-Supplements&id=388197</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1168506880815101832007-01-11T01:05:00.000-08:002007-01-11T01:14:41.936-08:00<strong>Valua</strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>ble Informatoin About Mineral Vitamin Supplements</strong> </span><br />By Michael Robert<br /><br /> Today common mineral <strong>vitamin supplements</strong> are not made naturally, they are made entirely from chemicals. However,<br />there has become a solid demand for natural rather than chemical mineral vitamin supplements. The reason for this is because of arguments over whether or not chemical vitamins actually help or if they are just harmful since they aren’t made naturally.<br />Compared to natural <strong>vitamins</strong> and minerals found in food, chemically produced vitamins and minerals are not as easily consumed by the body. However, research and experiments are continuously being conducted by chemical mineral vitamin companies in an effort to find chemical vitamins that can be easily absorbed by the body providing a more effective and helpful method.<br />Continuously there are new developments in the vitamin and mineral industry. Other elements have been added to vitamins and minerals in an effort to make them easily absorbed by the body and more useful. When taking supplements the quantity should be higher than what you would normally get in your food. The reason for this is because chemical vitamins and minerals aren’t easily absorbed by the body. However, taking higher amounts of vitamins and minerals has the risk of overdosing which can cause an imbalance of the vitamins in your body.<br />Recently a new way has been found by researcher to make vitamin and minerals four times easier to absorb by the body. This is a process known as “food state” in which raw materials are cultured with yeast cells. The reason for this is because yeast can be completely digested by the body.<br />It is always best to look for the newest and best combinations of vitamins and minerals on the market. The vitamins and minerals industry is always making new developments. Check for advice through doctors or other professionals before buying and taking vitamins, never just buy the vitamins that are advertised on television.<br />Depending on the individual the amount of needed vitamin and mineral consumption will vary. Most people still prefer to get their vitamins and minerals the natural way through their foods so not everyone is going to need supplements. However, supplements are still needed by those who are on strict diets so that they can stay healthy. For long term intakes there are some vitamin supplements that are not recommended.<br />Michael Robert is the writer for <a href="http://vitaminsdiary.com">vitamin diary</a>. He also writes on health care information and Ayurvedic Medicines.<br />Article Directory: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com">http://www.articledashboard.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1166240985351889872006-12-15T19:39:00.000-08:002006-12-15T19:49:57.553-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Dietary Health Vitamin Supplement: Do You Need One?</strong></span><br />By Mike Jerry<br /><br />Do you need a dietary health <strong>vitamin supplement</strong>? Many of us wonder if we are eating a balanced enough diet to get all of our vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. The truth is... even the most balanced diet can be lacking in some very important <strong>vitamins</strong>. Taking a daily multi-vitamin can be the perfect nutritional supplement for anyone.<br />Most people believe that eating a balanced diet is the only thing that is important to maintaining good health. Actually, eating a balanced diet and combining that with regular exercise, proper hydration, and the right dosage of multivitamins will be a more accurate way of obtaining optimal health.<br />Exercise<br />It is essential to keep the body moving. Although supplements can be useful for nutritional purposes, only moving your body can burn the calories. Exercising helps to rid your body of the waste products that build up in your muscle and other organ tissues. To aid in proper health, it is recommended that you get your heart rate up for at least 30 minutes three times per week.<br />Water<br />Drinking enough fluids is another essential part of keeping your body at its optimal health. You can take all the herbal remedies and multivitamin supplement pills you want...but if you are not properly hydrated, they will be extremely ineffective. Most physicians recommend that you drink at least 64 ounces of water on a daily basis. More if you are consuming alcohol or caffeinated beverages.<br />Diet<br />Eating a well balanced diet is also very important to maintaining proper health. A diet high in sugars or fats will quickly deplete your body of energy. Eating at least 9 fruits and vegetables a day will keep your tummy full of healthy food and leave little room for sweets and other not so healthy food items.<br />Vitamins<br />Almost everyone can benefit from taking at least a multi-mineral type of vitamin on a daily basis. Even individuals who monitor their diet closely, exercise regularly, and drink plenty of water can be deficient in one or more vitamins. Taking a multi-vitamin will help to ensure that a wide range of minerals is entering your body at least once per day.<br />Even healthy eaters tend to have their favorite foods that they eat on a daily basis. Even if these foods are extremely healthy, they can be lacking in certain vitamins. Someone who eats five oranges a day will obviously be getting plenty of vitamin C but may be deficient in different vitamins like: Vitamin D or E.<br />Although you may not need a multivitamin to feel healthy, you may find that taking it will help boost your energy levels far beyond your current levels. It is important for people of all nutrition levels to consider a multivitamin to help them reach their optimal health. To help increase the effectiveness of the multivitamins, people can also incorporate consistent exercise, a well balanced diet, and drinking at least 64 ounces of water every day.<br />Finding the multivitamin supplement that is right for you can be quite a challenge. For helpful and informative articles, resources, facts and tips to assist you toward better health please visit us at: <a href="http://www.yourmultivitaminsupplement.com/">http://www.yourmultivitaminsupplement.com/</a><br />Article Source: <a href="http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Jerry">http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mike_Jerry</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1165719676135196402006-12-09T18:52:00.000-08:002006-12-09T19:01:16.356-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vitamin Supplements And Your Child</strong></span><br />By Jeff Matson<br /><br />In a perfect world, your children would eat a balanced dietwith the right amount of fruits and vegetables recommended bynutritional standards. However, we all know that rarelyhappens. Many children do not like and sometimes refuse to eatsome kinds of fruits and vegetables. This makes it difficult toensure they are receiving a well-balanced diet that provides allthe vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy life. There arethings you can do as a parent to ensure your child is receivingadequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their diet.<br />Using <strong>vitamin</strong> and mineral <strong>supplements</strong> to ensure a well-balanceddiet can begin during pregnancy. It is very important forpregnant mothers to obtain the recommended dose of folate andvitamin B-6, since it is an essential component in theformation of genetic material and hemoglobin in red bloodcells. Lack of folic acid can cause the mother to become anemicand increases the risk of miscarriage. Folic acid deficiency mayalso cause the child to be born with a deformity or disability.If you are pregnant and you feel you cannot obtain the adequateamounts of vitamin B-6 on your own, it may be a good idea tolook into a <strong>vitamin supplement</strong> for the duration of yourpregnancy and talk to your Doctor.<br />Once your child is born there are more steps you can take inthe first 2 years of their lives, which may increase theirvitamin intake and provide a healthier lifestyle. Babies whoare breastfed often lack vitamin D. This is not as necessary ifthe mother is eating a well-balanced diet, however breast milkalone does not give the baby the recommended daily amount ofvitamin D. Formula fed babies do not need any vitaminsupplementation. Medically approved, commercial iron-fortifiedformulas provide babies with the recommended amount of vitaminsthey need, so babies require no additional supplements. Givingvitamin supplements to a baby who is already receiving thedaily recommendation can be harmful and potentially become verydangerous for your child.<br />When your child reaches the age of about 2 (and older) and iseating solid foods from all food groups, vitamin supplementsare usually not necessary. Try and provide the adequate amountof vitamins and minerals to your children through the foodsthey eat regularly. Sometimes this can be an impossible taskand if you think your child is lacking the sufficient amountsof vitamins, the best thing to do is to contact their doctorwho will recommend whether or not vitamin supplements arenecessary. It is important to remember that vitamin supplementsare meant to accompany food and are in no way meant as areplacement for a healthy diet.<br />Health-related information changes frequently, and while everyattempt has been made to ensure the content in this article isup to date and accurate, you should always check with a doctoror nutritional expert before undertaking any substantial changein diet or lifestyle.<br />About the Author: Jeff Matson is an avid health enthusiast whoowned and operated his own natural health food store. Nowretired, Jeff spends his time keeping fit, walking marathonsand writing articles as a contributing editor for<a href="http://www.vitamin-insight.com">http://www.vitamin-insight.com</a><br />Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1165289947723843932006-12-04T19:22:00.000-08:002006-12-04T19:39:18.116-08:00Vitamin Supplement<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Antioxidant Vitamins<br /></strong></span> By Din Lubis<br /><br />The antioxidant <strong>vitamins</strong> perform many essential tasks within the body. In recent years, a great deal of research has been done concerning the abilities of the antioxidant vitamins to prevent certain diseases, ranging from cancer to heart ailments. Many studies have shown promising results, and researchers continue their efforts at determining all of the ways that these powerful antioxidant vitamins protect our health and well being.<br /><br />One of the many important tasks that antioxidant vitamins perform is that of bringing free radicals under control. A free radical is an unstable molecule, operating within the much larger context of a cell. What makes it unstable is that it is lacking an electron. Electrons are a part of the system that enables chemical reactions within the body. Chemical and electrical actions and reactions are the base of all operations of the body.<br /><br />The free radical lacks an electron because it is the result of the splitting of a structure weakened by either one of the body’s natural metabolizing processes or by some external contaminant, such as pollution or cigarette smoke. The free radical attacks other molecules, seeking its missing part, which leads to its molecule victim becoming a free radical as well. When enough free radicals accumulate with a cell, the cell can be damaged, or worse.<br /><br />Antioxidant vitamins have the power to bring these free radicals under control. They do this by meeting the free radicals’ most basic needs, by giving them the electrons they need to be stable. Thus, the antioxidant vitamins remove the free radicals’ motive for aggression and crime -- their motive to attack other molecules to steal their electrons, thereby creating still more free radicals -- and bring an end to the free radical crime wave that threatened the very existence of their world and restore social order and peace to their world, the cell, and perhaps even to their universe, the body.<br /><br />The primary antioxidant vitamins are Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A. They do not become free radical themselves when they give an electron to the unstable molecule, because they have the special capacity to remain stable with or without the electron. It is through this interaction with the free radicals that the antioxidant vitamins are able to assist in the prevention of damage to tissues and cells that could lead to disease.<br /><br />Numerous studies have found that the antioxidant vitamins may offer protection against a variety of cancers. Other studies have associated antioxidant vitamins with helping to lower blood pressure. Controlling free radicals, as the antioxidant vitamins do, is thought to be an important part of defending the body and the mind against the effects of aging.<br /><br />In addition to continuous studies concerning antioxidant vitamins potential in preventing cancers, heart disease, and diabetes related conditions, researchers are also paying close attention to the possibilities antioxidant vitamins may hold for Alzheimer's disease.<br /><br /><strong>Vitamin supplements</strong> offer a safe and convenient means of meeting the suggested daily intake requirements of these powerful antioxidant vitamins, provided that the standard dosage recommendations are followed.<br /><br />The chemical balance that allows the body to operate at peak performance can be seriously disrupted by taking too much of any supplement. A licensed nutritionist or your health care provider can best advise you on the dosage most suitable to your individual dietary needs and health goals.<div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1164786566309511532006-11-28T23:48:00.000-08:002006-11-28T23:51:00.306-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vitamin C - What You DON'T Know</strong></span><br />by R.Edward Jones<br /><br />The real facts about benefits of <strong>Vitamin</strong> C may surprise you. First of all what is Vitamin C? Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin. Unlike the oil soluble vitamins such as A and E, Vitamin C cannot be stored by your body. Since Vitamin C is not stored by your body, we need to get it from our diet or from supplements.<br /><b>But Can't Our Bodies Just Make Vitamin C? </b><br />Great question! Most animals have the ability to make their own Vitamin C. And make it they do... lots of it. It is estimated that if we had the ability to make our own Vitamin C we would make between 3000 an 10,000 mg every day... and 3 to 4 times that amount if we were being stressed by infection.<br />Unfortunately, humans along with guinea pigs, fruit bats and gorillas are the only mammals that need to ingest our daily dose of Vitamin C. The only vitamin we humans have the ability to make is Vitamin D... and we need the sunshine to help us do that.<br />Some very exciting facts about Vitamin C have sprung up within the last few years. First off, Vitamin C along with Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), have been called the most essential of the "essential nutrients." That is, without an adequate supply of these two, you die. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but certainly years sooner than the folks with optimal levels of both in their bodies.<br /><b>Arrrrr!!! Shiver Me Timbers! </b><br />Remember the stories about the sailors of old and the disease they contracted during long voyages called scurvy? Scurvy was nothing more than not having enough Vitamin C in their bodies. Without an adequate supply of Vitamin C, the blood vessels did not have enough collagen to repair themselves. Some of these sailors literally bled to death through cracks in their blood vessel walls.<br />Fortunately, in 1747 a Scottish doctor got a clue about Vitamin c and linked citrus fruits with a decreased incidence of Scurvy. Towards the end of that century, the Brits began sending along lime juice with their sailors on long voyages. Now you know why British sailors are called "limeys."<br /><b>Facts About Vitamin C and its Antioxidant Properties </b><br />If you've read the section of my site on the facts about Vitamin E, you've no doubt read about what an antioxidant does. If not we can review quickly.<br />The cells of your body are under a lot of stress... oxidative stress. Oxidative stress occurs when highly unstable molecules called free radicals roam freely throughout your body.<br />Free radicals are a by-product of not only the normal metabolic processes of your cells but also your environment... things such as air pollution, sun exposure, industrial chemical exposure, ozone, nitrous oxide (from auto exhaust), cigarette smoke, alcohol consumption and so on.<br />Free radicals damage cell membranes and DNA and can result in changes to your cells that cause life threatening chronic diseases down the road. When your cells are being damaged by these free radicals, we say your cells are experiencing oxidative stress... and one of the facts about Vitamin C is that it is an antioxidant and can significantly neutralize the free radicals and the damage to your cells that cause oxidative stress.<br /><b>Facts about Vitamin C and Heart Disease </b><br />One of the facts about Vitamin C that we feel is most significant is the<strong> role Vitamin</strong> C plays in the production of collagen.<br />Collagen is a protein. It is the connective tissue that holds our bodies together and keeps us from falling apart. Collagen is found in your skin, bones, ligaments, tendons, liver, cartilage, bone marrow and blood vessels.<br />Collagen is essential for the repair of our bodies. Without collagen our bodies don't heal. And without Vitamin C we don't make collagen.<br /><b>What Does Collagen Production Have to Do With Heart Disease? </b><br />Remember the facts about Vitamin C above and the sailors with scurvy? They weren't getting any Vitamin C. So when their blood vessels cracked, no collagen was being produced to repair the cracks.<br />Why do your blood vessels crack in the first place? Well consider this. Your heart beats about 4000 times every hour. That's 96,000 times a day and 35,040,000 times every year (yes that's million)! The blood vessels of your heart are being squeezed and released that many times as well.<br />Imagine you were to run over a garden hose laying in your driveway that many times. Do you think it might soon develop some cracks?<br />Although your body has a difficult time repairing those cracks in the complete absence of Vitamin C (and hence scurvy), most folks in the developed world get just enough Vitamin C to keep scurvy at bay... but not much more.<br />Problem is, as this sub-optimal amount of Vitamin C in their body is repairing with collagen, it's not quite enough. Your liver then determines that the repairs are not being made quick enough and sets about to produce a special form of LDL called lipoprotein-a.<br />Lipoprotein-a is very sticky and acts as a putty to fill in the cracks that the lack of collagen left behind. Great right? Leak stopped.<br />Well the leak is stopped yes, but being as sticky as it is, lipoprotein-a catches and glues down all the other LDL (bad cholesterol) that floats by. This action results in plaque build-up inside the vessel walls and can eventually close off these blood vessels... and we all know what that means!<br /><b>Facts about Vitamin C and Cholesterol </b><br />Can Vitamin C lower cholesterol? A relationship has been shown experimentally between high levels of Vitamin C and low levels of cholesterol. An article appearing in the National Library of Medicine shows that Vitamin C provides the same mechanism for inhibiting the production of cholesterol as do cholesterol lowering statin drugs.<br />The American Heart Association also reported that Vitamin C lowered LDL cholesterol in children who were predisposed to high cholesterol.<br />The facts about Vitamin C also show that Vitamin C lowers cholesterol without the dangerous side effects of these statin drugs. Statin drugs have been shown to inhibit the production of another essential nutrient called Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Decreased levels of CoQ10 result in significant muscle myopathy (wasting away). And since the heart is a muscle, statin drugs have been linked to Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).<br /><b>More Facts about Vitamin C </b><br />Vitamin C has been shown to lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's when taken with Vitamin E and cut your chances of having a stroke.<br />Why is that? Remember the facts about Vitamin C above as an antioxidant? Well, most researchers agree that Vitamin C's powerful antioxidant properties are responsible. By neutralizing the cell damaging effects of those free radicals running around in your body, Vitamin C works to keep your cells healthy and free of damage. And if your cells are healthy, you are healthy!<br />Vitamin C is also known to protect the immune system. Vitamin C aids in the manufacture of white blood cells. White blood cells destroy viruses and bacteria.<br />Also remember the facts about Vitamin C as aiding in the manufacture of collagen? Well collagen being the connective tissue that holds our skin together, our skin is what keeps pathogens out in the first place.<br /><b>Yeah, But I Drink My Glass of Orange Juice Everyday... Well Almost </b><br />What are the facts about Vitamin C concerning the amount you should take? Well who do you want to believe? The official U.S. Government RDA for Vitamin C is 60 to 90 mg. Some would argue that this level does nothing more than ward off scurvy. They would also argue that these levels do nothing to prevent chronic, long term, debilitating diseases.<br />An article in the American Journal for Clinical Nutrition reports on a study done on antioxidant vitamins and coronary heart disease risk. The study looked at 9 other studies which included participation by Harvard School of Public Health and Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.<br />Conclusions: "The results suggest a reduced incidence of major CHD (coronary heart disease) events at high <strong>supplemental vitamin</strong> C intakes."<br />How high was the daily Vitamin C intake of the 293,172 patients during this ten year study? Above 700 mg!<br /><b>Ok, But Is Vitamin C Safe?</b><br />In an article titled "Vitamins E and C Are Safe Across a Broad Range of Intakes" published in THE AMERICAN JOURNAL of CLINICAL NUTRITION, a large study concluded that Vitamin C supplements of up to 2000 mg per day were safe for most adults. Exceeding that limit could result in gastrointestinal upset or mild diarrhea.<br />You can learn much more about the remarkable <a href="<a" target="_blank">facts</a> on Vitamin C</a> at <a href="http://www.health-supplements-advisor.com/facts-on-vitamin-c.html">http://www.health-supplements-advisor.com/facts-on-vitamin-c.html</a><br /><br />There is much more to learn about the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/<a%20href=" target="_blank">http://www.blogger.com/<a%20href=<><br />l">benefits of Vitamin C</a> at<br /><a href="http://www.health-supplements-advisor.com/facts-on-vitamin-c.html">http://www.health-supplements-advisor.com/facts-on-vitamin-c.html</a><br />Article Source: <a href="http://articles.directorygold.com">http://articles.directorygold.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1164170309097493882006-11-21T20:25:00.000-08:002006-11-21T20:38:29.830-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vitamin C: Get Some Every Day</strong></span> <br />by Linda Polansky<br /><br /> There is a lot of information out there these days about different<strong> vitamins</strong> and minerals. You may wonder what is most important and you may be afraid of using<strong> supplements</strong> and getting too much of some vitamins. Vitamin C is one of the less complicated vitamins both in terms of what it does and how to get it.<br />Vitamin C is water soluble. This means that your body doesn’t store it for later. That’s why sailors in the old days used to get scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. The best sources of vitamin C are types of produce like citrus and berries that don’t travel well and weren’t part of a regular diet at sea. Sailors didn’t have <strong>vitamin C supplements</strong> then, either, so their bodies would run out of vitamin C quickly and they would develop scurvy, marked by things like dry hair and skin, bleeding gums, and frequent nosebleeds. Scurvy is pretty rare these days, especially in the United States, but it is still important to make sure you get enough vitamin C every day. Because it is water soluble, your body gets rid of whatever you don’t need that day when you urinate, so that also means it’s very difficult to get too much, and if you do, it isn’t toxic, but it will give you a stomach ache or diarrhea.<br />What does vitamin C do for you? For starters, it is an antioxidant, which have been in the news a lot recently. When our bodies break down food and convert it to energy, they produce free radicals, which cause minor damage and are a large cause of the effects of aging on the body. Antioxidants help minimize this damage and therefore, slow down the aging process. Vitamin C helps keep our skin, teeth, and bones healthy, as well as helping us recover from wounds. It can also help us resist the negative effects of chemicals and pollutants.<br />In addition to vitamin C supplements, vitamin C can be found in some amount in all fruits and vegetables. Along with the citrus and berries mentioned earlier, green peppers, broccoli and leafy greens are also excellent sources of high amounts of vitamin C.<br />The US Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C for men (over 18) is 90 mg per day, while for women it is 75 mg per day. The recommended allowances for children start at 30 mg and increase with age; ask your pediatrician for guidance.<br />Linda Polansky writes about <a href="http://buyvitaminsmart.com">Vitamin C</a>,Best health vitamins<br />Article Directory: <a href="http://www.articledashboard.com">http://www.articledashboard.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1163481011722688202006-11-13T21:02:00.000-08:002006-11-13T21:10:11.740-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vitamin C -- The Most Famous Of Vitamins!</strong></span><br />By David Leonhardt<br /><br />We call<strong> Vitamin</strong> C, also known as ascorbic acid, "the mostfamous of vitamins" because it really is the best known. It isthe first one schoolchildren learn. It is the most cited curefor the common cold. Most people can rhyme off at least a fewfoods that contain vitamin C. And vitamin C is the single mostsearched nutrient on the Internet.<br />HISTORY: Nobel Prize winning biochemist Dr. AlbertSzent-Gyorgyi first isolated vitamin C in 1928. (As someone ofHungarian descent, I find this a touch exciting.)<br />Vitamin C first got its reputation for beating the common coldin 1970, when fellow Nobel Prize winner Linus Pauling publishedhis bestselling book "Vitamin C and the Common Cold". In it, hesuggested that taking vitamin C at levels well above the USARDA (now 60 milligrams per day) could strengthen the immunesystem and help ward off the common cold.<br />BENEFITS: Vitamin C helps form collagen, a glue-like fibrousprotein in bone, cartilage, tendons and other connectivetissue. Vitamin C helps give structure and maintain such bodyparts as bones, cartilage, muscle, veins, capillaries andteeth.<br />But recent studies have also linked "adequate dosages" ofvitamin C to preventing a number of common cancers, of helpingboost the nervous system, of prolonging life, of reducing therisk of heart disease, of softening the symptoms of respiratorydiseases such as asthma and cystic fibrosis, and of keeping skinand glands healthy.<br />SOURCES: Most animals manufacture their own vitamin C.Primates, such as humans, gorillas, and monkeys, have somehowlost this ability.<br />Which is why we need to get our vitamin C from our diets.<br />It is well known that citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons,grapefruits, tangerines, limes, mandarins and others containvitamin C.<br />In fact, vitamin C comes almost exclusively from fruits andvegetables. Other good sources are tomatoes, strawberries, raspberries,broccoli, asparagus, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage,peas, rutabagas, cantaloupe, kiwi, papayas, potatoes andwatermelon.<br />One place that is NOT a good source are vitamin C pills, whichthe body just cannot absorb properly. This is a water solublevitamin best taken in its natural juice or in a liquidsupplement.<br />OPTIMUM USAGE: Fortunately, if you consume too much of a watersoluble vitamin, your body will get rid of excess. It alsomeans that your body does not store it for long periods oftime. You can't "stock up" on it, and you can reach asaturation point quickly; you need vitamin C several times aday.<br />Being a water-soluble vitamin, you lose it when you boil foods.For instance, if you boil your broccoli, you will lose thevitamin C. However, if you boil your broccoli in a soup, youwill get the broccoli's vitamin C in the broth.<br />Do not soak or store fruits or vegetables in water, for you canlose the vitamin C that way. In short, the fresher cut the fruitor vegetable, and the less cooked, the more vitamin C you willget. Like all vitamins and minerals, Vitamin C is most effectivewhen combined with other nutrients. For example, one of the bigbenefits of vitamin C is that it helps the body digest andabsorb iron, an essential mineral for good health.<br />It has also been found that vitamin C and E work together tohelp stave off Alzheimer's disease.<br />This is one of the reasons it is so important to take vitaminsupplements that contain as many different nutrients aspossible, so the body can absorb them together and enjoy themaximum benefits from each one.<br />DOSAGE: Most experts agree that the US RDA is only a fractionof what it should be, and that daily vitamin C levels up to1,000 or even 2,000 milligrams per day are safe and healthy.<br />Essential Nectar contains 250% of the US RDA, mixing it with233 other natural, plant-based nutrients...making it a goodvitamin C supplement for your diet.<br />About the Author: David Leonhardt runs The Liquid <strong>VitaminSupplements</strong> Store: <a href="http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net">http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net</a>Learn more about vitamin C:<a href="http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net/vitamins/vitamin-c.html">http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net/vitamins/vitamin-c.html</a>Or read up on other nutrition information:<a href="http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net/nutrition-information.html">http://www.vitamin-supplements-store.net/nutrition-information.html</a><br />Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1163478701605404802006-11-13T20:20:00.000-08:002006-11-29T19:20:35.530-08:00Vitamin Supplement<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The Antioxidant Vitamins</strong></span><br />By Din Lubis<br /><br />The antioxidant <strong>vitamins</strong> perform many essential tasks within the body. In recent years, a great deal of research has been done concerning the abilities of the antioxidant vitamins to prevent certain diseases, ranging from cancer to heart ailments. Many studies have shown promising results, and researchers continue their efforts at determining all of the ways that these powerful antioxidant vitamins protect our health and well being.<br /><br />One of the many important tasks that antioxidant vitamins perform is that of bringing free radicals under control. A free radical is an unstable molecule, operating within the much larger context of a cell. What makes it unstable is that it is lacking an electron. Electrons are a part of the system that enables chemical reactions within the body. Chemical and electrical actions and reactions are the base of all operations of the body.<br /><br />The free radical lacks an electron because it is the result of the splitting of a structure weakened by either one of the body’s natural metabolizing processes or by some external contaminant, such as pollution or cigarette smoke. The free radical attacks other molecules, seeking its missing part, which leads to its molecule victim becoming a free radical as well. When enough free radicals accumulate with a cell, the cell can be damaged, or worse.<br /><br />Antioxidant vitamins have the power to bring these free radicals under control. They do this by meeting the free radicals’ most basic needs, by giving them the electrons they need to be stable. Thus, the antioxidant vitamins remove the free radicals’ motive for aggression and crime -- their motive to attack other molecules to steal their electrons, thereby creating still more free radicals -- and bring an end to the free radical crime wave that threatened the very existence of their world and restore social order and peace to their world, the cell, and perhaps even to their universe, the body.<br /><br />The primary antioxidant vitamins are Vitamin E, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A. They do not become free radical themselves when they give an electron to the unstable molecule, because they have the special capacity to remain stable with or without the electron. It is through this interaction with the free radicals that the antioxidant vitamins are able to assist in the prevention of damage to tissues and cells that could lead to disease.<br /><br />Numerous studies have found that the antioxidant vitamins may offer protection against a variety of cancers. Other studies have associated antioxidant vitamins with helping to lower blood pressure. Controlling free radicals, as the antioxidant vitamins do, is thought to be an important part of defending the body and the mind against the effects of aging.<br /><br />In addition to continuous studies concerning antioxidant vitamins potential in preventing cancers, heart disease, and diabetes related conditions, researchers are also paying close attention to the possibilities antioxidant vitamins may hold for Alzheimer's disease.<br /><br /><strong>Vitamin supplements</strong> offer a safe and convenient means of meeting the suggested daily intake requirements of these powerful antioxidant vitamins, provided that the standard dosage recommendations are followed.<br /><br />The chemical balance that allows the body to operate at peak performance can be seriously disrupted by taking too much of any supplement. A licensed nutritionist or your health care provider can best advise you on the dosage most suitable to your individual dietary needs and health goals.<div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1163048192014268222006-11-08T20:45:00.000-08:002006-11-11T01:55:19.193-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Why Vitamin C Is Important</strong></span><br />By Din Lubis<br /><br />There’s been a great deal of research concerning the many ways in which <strong>Vitamin</strong> C is beneficial to health. Also known as ascorbic acid, this nutrient serves the body in a variety of ways. In addition to the long established means of helping to maintain health, there’s a great deal of research indicating its value in helping the body overcome serious illness and disease. Some studies indicate a good potential for the possibility that Vitamin C can even help prevent some diseases.<br /><br />What we definitely know about vitamin C is that it is an essential part of the creation of collagen in the body. Collagen is particularly import to the connective tissues of the body and is the scar of healed wounds is made of.<br /><br />We also know that it helps to keep the gums healthy and the teeth tight. It also promotes healthy cell growth and development, as well as helps the body to use the iron and calcium it takes in.An important <strong>role of vitamin</strong> C plays in the healing of wounds and the rebuilding of tissues, helps to keep tiny capillaries functioning the way that they should, and also serves to prevent dangerous blood clots.<br /><br />From the many scientific studies through the years, Vitamin C has come to be associated with many other health benefits. These include such things as strengthening the body’s immune system, helping to fight infection, playing a role in the reduction of cholesterol and high blood pressure, and having a part in the prevention of arteriosclerosis.<br /><br />Furthermore, Vitamin C has been associated with helping to prevent cataracts, cardiovascular diseases and even certain types of cancer. Research continues into these intriguing areas of study.<br /><br />A lack of Vitamin C has been known for many years to be the cause of the disease scurvy. Early signs of scurvy include red bumps around hair follicles, easy bruising, joint pain and a general feeling of weakness and fatigue. As the disease progresses, small open sores begin to appear on the body and in the mouth. The teeth loosen and gum tissue bleeds. Other ways in which a deficiency of Vitamin C can affect the health of the body include poor digestion, water retention, frequent colds, and low energy levels.<br /><br />While the minimum standard of Vitamin C daily intake is 60 micrograms or mg, most recommend consuming significantly more than that. The minimum requirement offers protection against the worst symptoms of Vitamin C deficiency, with most of the positive effects coming from intake levels of 200 to 500 mgs daily. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin and thus, passes out of the body with urine. That means it must be replaced daily.<br /><br />Many people find that using <strong>Vitamin C supplements</strong> is a safe and convenient means of making sure that the daily Vitamin C intake goals are met. Your desired daily intake of Vitamin C will depend of what you are hoping to achieve with your intake, i.e. helping to reduce cholesterol or high blood pressure, helping in collagen production, or building up your immune system. Seeing your health care professional is a good way to determine the best and most beneficial daily intake level for you.<div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1163046020113665702006-11-08T20:13:00.000-08:002006-11-08T20:20:20.133-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Choosing The Right Vitamin Supplement</strong></span><br />By Tim Whinston<br /><br />Millions of people take daily <strong>vitamin supplements</strong> to encouragegood health. With all the different kinds of vitamins, mineralsand herbs flooding the market these days, it's sometimesdifficult to know what to choose.<br />The first thing you need to know is that vitamin supplementsare not a replacement for eating healthy, <strong>vitamin</strong> rich wholefoods. Food contains the nutrients your body needs in theirvery purest form, and interact with each other and your body ina way supplements cannot. However, taking vitamin supplements inaddition to eating a vitamin-rich diet can be a great way tostay healthy and protect against damage from harmful freeradicals.<br />When shopping for vitamin supplements, there are a few thingsyou should keep in mind:<br />Always read the label<br />Reading labels is a wise practice you should do every time youshop for supplements. Labels can tell you more about dosages,ingredients, safety precautions, and other importantinformation.<br />Choose a reputable manufacturer<br />Always choose products with “USP” on the label. “USP” is theabbreviation for the U.S. Pharmacopeia and the inclusion on thelabel means the product has been tested and checked for qualityand safety.<br />Check the Date<br />Expired vitamins can lose their potency. Always make sure thereis an expiration date printed on the bottle, and never purchaseor use expired supplements.<br />Avoid Giant Doses<br />Do not choose supplements that offer extremely high doses of aparticular vitamin or vitamins. Too much of anything can beharmful, sometimes even fatal.<br />Store Safely<br />Always keep your vitamins out of the reach of children. Storein a cool, dark, dry place as heat and humidity can affect theintegrity of the vitamins.<br />Always Do Your Homework<br />Research is always a good idea before deciding to take vitaminsupplements. Consult with your doctor. Perform some Internetsearches or visit your local library. There is a wealth ofresources available for you on the topic of vitamin supplementsand the benefits they offer.<br />About the Author: Tim Whiston is a full-time entrepreneur whohas an interest in healthy living. He manages a website devotedentirely to Vitamin Information and discount vitamin shopping.<a href="http://www.vitavroom.com">http://www.vitavroom.com</a><br />Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1162614009003751332006-11-03T20:13:00.000-08:002006-11-03T20:20:09.020-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Vitamin Supplements For Seniors: What Should You Take</strong>?</span><br />By Linda Polansky<br /><br />There is a lot of conflicting research out there about whetheror not<strong> vitamin supplements</strong> are beneficial and necessary, orsometimes whether they can even be harmful. The truth is, thatmost experts agree that a healthy, balanced diet is all mostpeople need to get all the vitamins their bodies require. Atthe same time, many of these same experts recommend that abasic daily multivitamin is probably a good idea. In addition,there are some groups of people that are specifically prone to certain <strong>vitamin</strong> deficiencies, and these can be prevented withvitamin supplements. Senior citizens are one of these groups,for several reasons. Older people often do not eat a balanceddiet or eat much smaller amounts of food. As our bodies age,the rate at which we can absorb different vitamins or howefficiently our bodies use them can change, changing our intakeneeds. At the same time, metabolic processes also slow, whichmeans it may take longer to work excess amounts of fat solublevitamins like A, E, and K out of the system, therefore reducingintake needs. Seniors may spend less time outdoors and get lesssunlight, which can lead to vitamin D deficiency. Some elderlypeople may also have deficiencies of B vitamins, one of thesymptoms of which is dementia. What should you take and whatelse do you need to know?<br />First of all, you should know that vitamin supplements are notregulated by the FDA and should not promise to treat or cureany particular diseases. Also, some vitamin supplements mayhave either a negative effect on the absorption of medications,or increase the effect of some medications. Since most seniorstake at least one medication on a daily basis, it is veryimportant to discuss vitamin supplement use with your doctorthe same way you would discuss a new medication. When you buyvitamin supplements, look carefully at dosages and to seewhether they have extra ingredients in them. Shopping for thebest price is fine, studies have shown no difference betweenlow cost and high cost versions of the same vitaminsupplements. Vitamin D supplements, coupled with calcium, aremost likely to be recommended for older people, particularlywomen, because of their role in helping to maintain bone massand density. Some studies have shown that antioxidant vitaminslike A and E can help reduce the risk of Alzheimers, but thishas not been proven.<br />About the Author: Linda Polansky writes about Vitamin A, Besthealth vitamins <a href="http://www.buyvitaminsmart.com/">http://www.buyvitaminsmart.com/</a><br />Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1162266736488295002006-10-30T19:30:00.000-08:002006-10-30T19:52:16.536-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Test Your Vitamin D Knowledge</strong></span><br />By <a href="http://isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dr.+Joseph+Mercola">Dr.Joseph Mercola</a><br /><br />Vitamin D is the most common nutritional deficiency in theUnited States, and most physicians are clueless about itsimportance. If you can answer the majority of these questionscorrectly you are doing better than the majority of physicians.<br />Please remember that without question the best way to optimizeyour <strong>vitamin</strong> D level is with regular exposure of large portionsof your skin to the sun. However, with Labor Day behind us it istime for most of us to consider switching our source of omega-3fats from fish oil to cod liver oil, as that will supply themissing vitamin D that many of us will start lacking due todiminishing sun exposure.<br />This test was developed by Dr. John Cannell. He is one of theleaders in the vitamin D education movement and has a verycomprehensive Web site dedicated to vitamin D. You can alsosubscribe to his free newsletter there.<br />1.Vitamin D reversesinflammatory changes associated withage-related memory impairment.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.Researchers from Ireland were the first to demonstratethat vitamin D3 acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and turnsold brains into young brains--at least as far as inflammatorycytokines are concerned.This research suggests vitamin D mayprevent, or even treat, age-related cognitive decline!<br />Biochem Soc Trans. 2005 Aug;33(Pt 4):573-7.<br />2. Your blood sugar is closely associated with your vitamin Dlevel.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.Researchers in Australia added to the growing evidencethat sun avoidance may have caused the epidemic of type 2diabetes.The Australians' findings were straightforward andpowerful. The higher yourvitamin D level, the lower your bloodglucose.<br />Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2005 Jun;62(6):738-41.<br />3. In July, a group from Minnesota found that 100 percentofelderly patients admitted for fragility fractures werevitamin-D deficient despite the fact that half of them were taking <strong>vitamin D supplements.</strong><br />a) True b) False<br />True.The authors found that women taking supplemental vitamin Dhad average levels of 16.4 ng/ml while women not takingsupplements had levels of 11.9.ng/ml, both dangerously low.None of the 82 women got enough sun or took enough vitamin D toobtain a level of 40 ng/ml. These were fragility fractures, notfractures caused by unusual trauma.That is, their bones justsort of fell apart.<br />Curr Med Res Opin. 2005 Jul;21(7):1069-74.<br />4. Women with the lowest vitamin D levels had five times higherrisk for breast cancer.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.Women with 25(OH)-vitamin D blood levels less than 20ng/ml were more than five times more likely to be diagnosedwith breast cancer than were women with levels above 60 ng/ml.That is five, repeat five, timesmore likely!<br />Eur J Cancer. 2005 May;41(8):1164-9. Epub 2005 Apr 14.<br />5. Avoiding the sun doubles the risk of prostate cancer.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.Again, the risk of avoiding the sun is clear, this time inanother study with prostate cancer.However, the authors pointedout that sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer andbelieved that proper vitamin D supplementation "may be thesafest solution to achieve an adequate vitamin D status."<br />Cancer Res. 2005 Jun 15;65(12):5470-9.<br />I also believe supplementation is the only way to go for manypeople.African Americans are simply unable to spendan adequatetime in the sun.In addition, the sun ages the skin and thatfact alone will keep many Americans out of the sun.That said, Igo into the sun whenever I can. The reason is simple: it is themost conservative thing to do. Until we know everything the sundoes--and itdoes morethan just make vitamin D--the conservativeapproach is to mimic our ancestors and the environment in whichhumans evolved, whenever we can.Therefore, it makes sense tosunbathe sensibly in the late spring, summer and early fall andtake supplements or use UVB lamps the rest of the time.<br />6. South Korean researchers associated vitamin D deficiencywith Parkinson's disease.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.Actually, they showed that certain genetic malformations(VDR polymorphisms) are more likely in patients withParkinson's disease, implying an association with vitamin D andParkinsonism.<br />J Korean Med Sci. 2005 Jun;20(3):495-8.<br />7. Researchers in England discovered that patients with chronicpain have phenomenally low vitamin D levels.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.The authors added to the evidence that severe vitamin Ddeficiency is associated with chronic pain.They found that 88percentof their patients with chronic pain had levels less than10 ng/ml.If they treated their patients, they did not report it.However, Swiss researchers recently treated chronic painpatients with vitamin D and reported the pain "disappeared"within one to three months in most of their patients. This isthe second open study that showed adequate doses of vitamin Ddramatically improved chronic pain.<br />Ann Rheum Dis. 2005 Aug;64(8):1217-9.<br />BMJ. 2004 Jul 17;329(7458):156-7.<br />Spine. 2003 Jan 15;28(2):177-9.<br />8. Severe vitamin D deficiency is common in TB patients.<br />Some English doctors don't know the difference between idealand "normal" levels.<br />Most American doctors don't know the difference either.<br />a) All are true b) All are false c) Some are true and some are false<br />All are true.First, the authors reviewed the impressive animalevidence that vitamin D can help treat TB.Then they reportedthat most of their immigrant TB patients had undetectablevitamin D levels.Then they reported the normal range for theirlab was between 5 to 47 ng/ml but "normal" was any levelgreater than 9 ng/ml. Finally, the researchers reported theytreated their patients with "normal daily doses" of vitamin D,without reporting how much they gave. Apparently, they gavejust enough to get patients above 9 ng/ml.<br />J Infect. 2005 Jun;50(5):432-7.<br />Keep in mind that different laboratory techniques result indifferent ranges for 25(OH)-vitamin D levels. No matter whattechnique is used, ideal levels can roughly be defined as anylevel above the median. In this case, as you will see below inDr. Heaney's article, the doctors should have treated theirpatients with 4,000 units a day.They should also have watchedfor evidence of vitamin D hypersensitivity, which can occurwhen treating tuberculosis patients for vitamin D deficiency.<br />We can only mourn for the poor immigrants who have to sufferfrom both TB and vitamin D deficiency.Of course, few physiciansin theUnited Statesknow the difference between the Gaussiandefinition of "normal" (average ranges for the populationtested) and the ideal definition of "normal" (levels above 32ng/ml).Getting commercial reference labs to report ideal25(OH)-vitamin D levels should be a priority of everyoneinvolved in trying to end the epidemic of vitamin D deficiency.<br />9. Virtually all nephrologists give renal failure patients avitamin D-like drug.<br />Virtually all renal failure patients are severely vitamin Ddeficient.<br />Some nephrologists know the difference between vitamin D andcalcitriol.<br />a) All are true b) All are false c) Some are true and some are false.<br />All are true.Finally, the truth about renal failure patients:most of them are vitamin D deficient despite taking vitamin Danalogs!Most nephrologists prescribe activated vitamin D(calcitriol) or vitamin D analogs but not vitamin D.Calcitrioland vitamin D analogs do nothing to prevent vitamin Ddeficiency. Renal failure patients need both vitamin D and acalcitriol-like drug. Moreover, 400 units a day of vitamin Dwill not correct their deficiencies.As you will see below, theyneed up to 4,000 units.<br />Am J Kidney Dis. 2005 Jun;45(6):1026-33.<br />P.S.If you think nephrologists know the difference betweenvitamin D and calcitriol, read this month's paper from somenephrologists at the University of Texas.They discuss theimportance of vitamin D in preventing and treating heartdisease.(I think adequate vitamin D nutrition may prevent morecardiovascular deaths than cancer deaths.)However, I read theTexas paper three times and still don't know if the authorsknow the difference between vitamin D and calcitriol.I hopethey know the difference between cholesterol andtestosterone.(Some cholesterol is metabolized into steroidhormones, vitamin D is a prehormone; testosterone is a steroidhormone, calcitriol is the most potent steroid hormone in thehuman body).<br />Kidney Int Suppl. 2005 Jun;(95):S37-42.<br />10. Professor Robert Heaney proved, again, that he is agentleman and a scholar.<br />a) True b) False<br />True.In the most important clinical paper published this month,Heaney gave the three best reasons why we should all maintainminimum levels of at least 32 ng/ml, the level that:<br />(a) Effectively suppresses PTH (b) Maximizes calcium absorptio, (c) Maximally improves glucose tolerance<br />Then he goes on to show that some of us, especially AfricanAmericans, will need to take 3,000 to 4,000 units every day tomaintain healthy 25(OH)-vitamin D blood levels.<br />J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2005 Jul 15.<br />He then defends the Institute of Medicine's (IOM)recommendation that we only take one-tenth that amount, as thebest science that was available in 1997.I admire Dr. Heaney fortrying to cover for the IOM.The truth is that both Dr. Heaneyand Dr. Holick told the IOM that 2,000 units a day was nottoxic and would prevent both adequate treatment and meaningfulresearch.The IOM then proceeded to ignore the only two vitaminD experts on the panel.<br />Writing two years later, Professor Reinhold Vieth came up withdozens of studies the IOM overlooked.These studies conclusivelyshowed 2,000 units a day could not be toxic. Furthermore, Viethfound the literature published before 1997 clearly showed10,000 units a day was unlikely to be toxic.Vitamin D toxicityprobably starts around 20,000 units a day, and then only iftaken for months or even years.<br />Am J Clin Nutr. 1999 May;69(5):842-56.<br />Related Articles: Vitamin D Deficiency is Major Health RiskTheSecret Benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D Lowers Inflammation<br />About the Author: Dr. Mercola is the founder of Mercola.com,one of the world's most visited and trusted health websites,and publisher of the free Mercola.com e-newsletter -- the #1dietary health and wellness newsletter on the Web with over500,000 subscribers. Dr. Mercola, a physician for over twodecades, is also a New York Times bestselling author whoselatest book, "Dr. Mercola's Total Health Program," presents hisentire renowned dietary health program and has sold over 150,000copies. He is routinely interviewed by the media for his expertinsights, including CNN and ABC World News Tonight. His passionis to change the fatally flawed conventional medical system toone focused on real prevention and cure.<br />Source: <a href="http://www.isnare.com">http://www.isnare.com</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">ca-pub-0242162151277626</div>Din Lubishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04859595844147906848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31152039.post-1162181444756816062006-10-29T19:58:00.000-08:002006-10-29T20:10:44.776-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Are Vitamin Supplements Beneficial For Your Health?</strong></span><br />By Willim Wilson<br /><br /> When it comes to all the hype about <strong>vitamins</strong>, you have probably wondered "Are <strong>vitamin supplements</strong> beneficial?" Despite the numerous nutritional studies conducted over the past few years, there is still much controversy surrounding the issue of daily vitamin supplements. <br />The question is not whether taking a daily multivitamin is safe - a daily regimen including a multivitamin has been proven both safe and effective. The question really boils down to whether an individual can get all of the required vitamins and minerals from their diet. <br />As you probably know well, today's hectic lifestyle makes it very difficult to plan, prepare, and serve a nutritionally well-balanced diet. With people spending more time at work, or shuttling the kids to their extracurricular activities, eating out has become a standard practice for most individuals and families. Therein lies a major dietary problem! <br />Eating fast foods, or over-sized portions from the local diner, leaves a lot to be desired from a nutritional standpoint. These foods are often prepared with artery clogging oils, saturated fats, and nutritionally deficient ingredients.<br />When was the last time that you felt you ate a well-balanced meal at your local fast food restaurant?<br />Worse yet, many people skimp on meals, or miss them altogether, as their busy schedules take precedent over supplying their bodies with needed nutrition, including vitamins and minerals.<br />Another common "symptom" of today's fast-paced lifestyle, stress is known to have a debilitating effect on an individual's body and reduces its ability to process food efficiently. Unfortunately, stress has become a way of life for all of us. Our busy lives, and the methods we employ to cope with the resulting stress, almost ensures us of experiencing deficiencies in many essential vitamins and minerals.<br />If the above example even remotely resembles the way you live, it is very likely that you would benefit from a recommended daily vitamin supplement. On the other hand, experiencing a vitamin deficiency can result in serious physical issues. Symptoms can range from fatigue and listlessness to circulatory problems and nervous system damage. So, in answer to the question "Are vitamin supplements beneficial?", the answer is a definite YES. Both children and adults can benefit from taking vitamin and mineral supplements on a regular basis. A high quality multivitamin supplement taken daily can be viewed as a nutritional "insurance" policy.<br />So tell me, are you willing to take the risk of being nutritionally "un-insured"? The decision is yours!<br />Bill Wilson is a writer and advocate of vitamins for health and well-being. He focuses on vitamins and minerals facts and the effects of vitamin deficiencies. 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