Dietary Supplements

If you have watched the news in the last ten years, you will probably have heard the topic of the stem cells controversy. The medical community seems to be lined up on one side along with those people who suffer from the diseases, disorders and disabilities that stem cell research could help. On the other side, is the religious community. So what is stem cells controversy?
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Supplements Controversy5 Jul 2010

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ORAC is the oxygen rate absorption capacity of a particular food, supplement or additive in the diet. The ORAC value score is established by the National Institutes of Ageing in the National Institutes of Health and involves a number of variables to rate the best antioxidant absorption level.
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Antioxidants18 Jun 2010

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1. Glucosamine
Top joint support supplements usually include the amino acid glucosamine, which is a natural product that your body makes to lubricate and keep your joints healthy. This amino acid helps to build cartilage and other healthy joint tissues, and to increase the lubrication and flexibility of the affected joints. The usual dose is about fifteen hundred milligrams every day.
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Bio Supplements10 Feb 2010

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Phytoestrogen is also known as dietary estrogen. Phytoestrogens make up a diverse group of naturally occurring, non-steroidal plant compounds. They occur in plants and plant products that include soy beans, grains, seeds, herbs, fruits and vegetables.
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Bio Supplements2 Dec 2009

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A common question asked of doctors is can you take too much vitamin C? Vitamin C is the most common antioxidant taken by people but mega doses can be harmful. Too much vitamin C can cause nausea, diarrhea, and kidney stones. The human body absorbs the amount of C it needs and the rest ends up in the body’s urine. It is pretty difficult to take too much vitamin C.
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Vitamins20 Nov 2009

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Probiotics are microorganisms, such as acidophilus, that increase the overall health of the people who eat or drink them. They increase the number of good bacteria that live in our intestines, and prevent the growth of the bacteria that can harm the body.
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Bio Supplements15 Nov 2009

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Sometimes eating a healthy, well-rounded diet isn’t always enough to provide all the nutrients a woman’s body needs every day. A women’s multivitamin tablet fills these gaps, making sure that your body gets what it needs to stay healthy. However, it can be confusing to know what to look for in a womens multivitamin. Read on for some important guidelines.
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Vitamins12 Nov 2009

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Though the best way to get the vitamins and minerals you need is by eating a healthy, well-rounded diet, it can sometimes be hard to fit in the optimum amount of nutrients. This is where a multivitamin tablet comes in. It fills in the gaps and ensures you receive the vitamins and minerals your body needs for peak performance.
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Vitamins11 Nov 2009

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Iodine deficiency is most common in underdeveloped countries, due to the addition of iodine to most table salt in the United States and other developed nations. However, it is not a chemical produced by the body, so if you don’t get sufficient amounts through diet or supplementation, you may be at risk for iodine deficiency disorder.
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Minerals30 Oct 2009

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Today, there are many supplements that can be found for just about everything you may be lacking in, and iodine supplements are no exception. Iodine supplements are not usually necessary, as we generally get the necessary amounts of iodine our bodies need through a regular, healthy diet. However, if there is an iodine deficiency present, or if there is a need for added iodine to help support the thyroid to increase weight loss, then the answer may be yes, you do need them.
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Minerals26 Oct 2009

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• Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine. Pyridoxine has many benefits to the function of our bodies
• Food sources for vitamin B6 are plentiful
• Just about every molecule of the human body depends on vitamin B6 for production
• Certain medications will deplete your vitamin B6 supply. Pyridoxine tablets or pyridoxine vitamins may be in order if that is the case
• The processing of pyridoxine is complex as it supports our metabolism behind the scenes of several other funcrtions

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Vitamins9 Sep 2009

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• There is a good side and bad side to many things. This is also true for the fats we consume. The good fats we welcome are omega-3 fatty acids, also known as alpha linolenic acid. Omega-6 fatty acids are also good fats which should be included in our daily diets
• Antioxidants such as omega-3s and omega-6s play a role in preventing heart disease and some types of cancer
• It is not difficult to replace your common bad fats with some good fats. Fish, olive oil, nuts, and seeds are all considered decent replacements
• Flax seed, an omega-3 antioxidant, is believed to be an even better cancer fighter than soy

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Antioxidants4 Sep 2009

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Steroids have been talked about a lot, especially anabolic steroids, and this is mainly because of the damaging effect that these drugs can have on your body. Steroids can be broken down into three basic classes, and these classes are corticosteroids, female sex hormones, called estrogen amd progesterone, and male sex hormones called androgens, and this includes testosterone. What is the difference between these types of steroids, and how does each type affect the human body?
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Supplements Controversy7 Jul 2009

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• Manganese plays an important role in a person’s good health
• Manganese can be an effective natural arthritis remedy, but it can also be important for arthritis prevention
• Not only can manganese deficiency be involved in arthritis, but it can have serious effects on overall health

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Minerals1 Jul 2009

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• Research has shown that thiamin may play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism
• Depression and insomnia can be caused by thiamin deficiency
• Some studies suggest Sudden Infant Death Syndrome may also be caused by insufficient levels of this vitamin

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Vitamins30 Jun 2009

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• Cardiac disease is becoming a leading cause of death.
• Vitamin E supplements can help prevent heart attacks and heart disease.
• The benefits of vitamin E on your heart have been proven in scientific studies.

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Vitamins25 Jun 2009

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• Optimal vitamin absorption can depend on several factors
• A vitamin C deficiency can occur if you do not eat sources of this vitamin daily
• Vitamin absorption methods will depend on the vitamin type

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Vitamins9 Jun 2009

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It has been reported in the press that many medical practitioners prescribe a placebo for their patients. In the normal course, the placebo is a fairly uncontroversial medication, for example a pain reliever, although the patient may be told that it has other medicinal properties. Medical practitioners who were questioned as part of some research into the use of placebos as medical treatment said that they thought the practice of giving a placebo was both effective and ethical.
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Supplements Controversy5 Jun 2009

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• People need at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day
• Non dairy calcium sources that can help meet that need, including tofu and spinach
• Orange juice fortified with calcium and agar are two of the highest food with calcium choices
• Refried beans, sardines, and sesame seeds are also excellent calcium sources

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Minerals31 May 2009

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