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Vitamins & Supplements
Vitamin D—can you take too much?
For the 99% who take less-than-harmful amounts of vitamin D, take more vitamin D.
Antioxidant Prevents Many Diseases
Individuals who drank a antioxidant drink, there was a 25% lower level of IL6 six hours after the meal compared to the placebo group
Vitamin Benefits Male Sex Organs
Vitamin D3 is important for many bodily functions including the brain, the nervous system, skeletal system as well as the reproductive organs
Vitamin D and Asthma Link
Vitamin D3 is necessary for virtually every cell in the body. Anyone concerned about asthma should supplement with vitamin D3.
Americans Don’t Eat as Healthy as They Think
Americans claim that they are eating healthy yet rarely limit their sweets, sugars and fats and at the same time suffer from gross vitamin deficiencies
Part of every diet - almonds
Almonds are often thought to be too high in calories to include in a healthy diet but eaten in moderation this high fat food that should be a part of everyone’s diet even if you are trying to lose weight
Fish Oil, A Natural Remedy For Depression
Over the past couple of years fish oil has become one of the most popular supplements in the arena of natural medicine and the list of benefits associated with fish oil as a natural alternative has now grown to include depression.
A Guide to the D Vitamin
It is the D vitamin that ensures that there is always sufficient calcium in the blood to perform these tasks
The ABCs of Vitamins
It is critical to consider proper supplementation of your diet with basic vitamins. Here are ABCs of Vitamins.
Best Form of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been found to help prevent cancer and that "vitamin D3" is recommended.
Vitamin D Deficiency Almost Epidemic
Many U.S. teenagers, including half of African Americans, would be considered vitamin D deficient
Pomegranate Extracts Treat Diseases of Inflammation
Emerging research continues to strengthen the evidence that pomegranate extracts can be used to treat chronic inflammation, and the diseases that go along with it.
Take Care of Your Kidneys and Live Longer
Kidneys very important
Why Take Extra Vitamin C?
It may be tough to figure out how to select the best antioxidant supplements to add to your daily regimen. Here's where vitamin C comes in
Vitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is extremely important for many aspects of our health and most of us aren't getting enough of it
Coke Sued for Fraudulent Claims
The Coca-Cola Company has been served notice of a class action lawsuit filed over what the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says are deceptive and unsubstantiated claims on its VitaminWater line of beverages.
Your Heart Loves Vitamin D Too
Chronic vitamin D deficiency may be a culprit in heart disease, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome
FDA Estimates Fewer Adverse Supplement Events
The FDA is estimating that for the first six months of 2008 there will be 604 adverse events reported from supplements. This number was lower than the FDA expected.
Omega-3 Fats May Improve Health in the Elderly
Omega-3's benefit for heart health but also benefit mental health, lung health, colon health, skin health, eye health, infant brain health and even weight loss
Vitamin E Scare Study Used Synthetic, NOT Natural Vitamin E
"Vitamin E will kill you". Entire study was based on people taking synthetic vitamin E, which has opposite molecular structure of natural vitamin E (the kind of vitamin E found in nuts, seeds and other foods).
Vitamin E Prevents Physical Decline During Aging
Older people with more adequate blood levels of vitamin E appear to experience less physical decline as they age.
Lack of Sunshine Vitamin May Cloud Survival Odds
New research linking low vitamin D levels with deaths from heart disease and other causes bolsters mounting evidence about the "sunshine" vitamin's role in good health.
Iron Supplements End Persistent Coughing In Women
Women were given a daily iron supplement for two months and then reexamined. After this period of time, all signs of chronic cough had disappeared.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Mortality
Scientists are finding that those who choose to eat according to the principles of the Mediterranean diet have a lowered rate of death from all causes.
Many Depressed Individuals Lack Vitamin D
People with low blood levels of Vitamin D and increased parathyroid hormone are more likely to be depressed
Essential Fatty Acid Supplements
Essential fatty acids or EFAs are vital component in the human diet
Vitamin K May Help Clear Arteries
Animals given high levels of vitamin K showed a 37 percent reduction in calcium buildup in their arteries
Magnesium Helps Build Bone Strength
Making sure young girls get enough magnesium may help keep their bones strong
Folic Acid Can Cut Heart Attack Risk
Folic acid lowers levels of the amino acid homocysteine and reduces the odds of cardiovacular disease.
Vitamin E Levels Linked to Mortality Risk
Vitamin E may help prevent death from cancer and heart disease in middle-aged men who smoke, contradicting the findings of some previous studies on the subject.
Not Getting Enough Vitamin D
The latest research shows that vitamin D is more important for bone health than was previously believed
Required Vitamins, Minerals & Fatty Acids
Are you really getting all the vitamins, minerals and fatty acids you need?
Vitamins C and E, Green Tea Still Good For You
According to studies, Vitamin C , Vitamin E, and Green Tea Are Still Good For You