Vitamin D Overdose: Can You Take Too Much?
Doug CookInterest in vitamin D is at an all time high and theres no sign of it letting up with more and more clinical trials being conducted and more on the way. With increased interest comes increased enthusiasm and more and more people are starting to take vitamin D supplements, which vitamin D experts not only think is a good idea but advocate. Vitamin D deficiency, as defined by the vitamin...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Nutrition | Featured Nutrient | Natural and OrganicPhytonutrients: The Healing Power of Plants
Paulette MillisWe all hear about the value of eating our fruits and veggies. Lets take a look at the power of phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are from plants (phyto means from plants in Greek) and are neither vitamins nor minerals. Phytochemical simply means plant chemicals. Researchers estimate there are 30,000 to 50,000 of these, 1,000 of which have been isolated, and a mere 100 analyzed and tested....
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Food and Drink | Featured NutrientVitamin D's Supporting Actors
Doug CookIf nutrition had the Oscars, vitamin D would win best actor in a leading role hands down, and with good reason, as a pro-hormone, vitamin D is a stand out when it comes to promoting health. There are an estimated 2700 vitamin D binding sites on our DNA and those binding sites are located near genes involved if nearly all know chronic diseases. Great actors however dont work alone and a...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientProtect Bone Health With Calcium
RockIt Body Fitness ExpertsWe all know we need our bones, so why do so many studies continue to show that Americans are not eating the calcium they need to protect bone health? What is also concerning is the sedentary lifestyle from working at a desk, driving, and increased screen time with computers, tablets, and TV watching. Whatever the reason, millions of women and men are at risk of acquiring a debilitating dis...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientThe Importance Of A Multivitamin Supplement
Shawna PageNowadays, its nearly impossible to find the necessary level of nutrients in our food alone. The mineral content in our soils has diminished over the years, due to increases in pollution and pesticides. Certain forms of cooking actually destroy vitamins and minerals in food and hormones in our dairy, meat and poultry pose their own risks, let alone lower the foods overall nutritional value....
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientWhat Is Astaxthanthin?
Lisa TsakosEver wonder why shrimp and flamingos are pink? Its thanks to a carotenoid a type of antioxidant - called astaxanthin (pronouned asta-zan-thin), and its the talk of the town. Found in microalgae, krill, salmon and trout, pink-colored crustaceans (such as shrimp and crayfish) and the feathers of some birds, astaxanthin is being praised as the new anti-aging miracle nutrient, among o...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientBlue-Green Algae: Superfood From The Sea
Lisa BatsonBlue-green algae are one of the most highly nutritious food sources on our whole big blue-green earth. And if you didnt have a clue what it was before today, then youll be glad you fell upon this. Blue-green algae are bacteria that grow in shallow, warm, slow moving bodies of water such as fresh water lakes, ponds or wetlands. They get their color from chlorophyll and an organic blue-pigme...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientOmega-3 Benefits
Caroline FarquharDid you know that there have been over 7000 studies done on omega-3 essential fatty acids? It seems that everywhere you turn you see more and more products fortified with omega-3. Whats the big deal? And what are the benefits? Essential fatty acids are natural substances your body needs to establish and maintain overall well being. The body cannot produce these essential fats on i...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientVitamin K
Dr. Linda MundorffVitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin that is stored in the fat cells (known as adipose tissue), liver, and pancreas. It has many functions, and research at the Mayo Cancer Center in Minnesota found that the risk of developingnon-Hodgkin lymphomascancer of the immune systemwas approximately 45% lower for those whose vitamin K intake was in the top quarter, vs. those whose intake of the vitami...
Read more...CategoriesNutrition | Featured NutrientNattokinase: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosMade from soy, cheese-like natto, a traditional Japanese food, is produced by fermentation. Natto is the only source of nattokinase, an enzyme that prevents the coagulation of blood and dissolves fibrin, a protein involved in the clotting of blood. Nattokinase is available as a dietary supplement but is not advisable in any condition associated with bleeding. Combining nattokinase and an anticoagu...
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Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Nutrient
Lisa TsakosKnown as the “red vitamin” and often called the “energy vitamin,” B12 is unique: it is the only vitamin that contains a mineral – cobalt; it is the only B vitam...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientAcesulfame-potassium
Lisa TsakosAcesulfame-potassium, also known as Acesulfame-K or Ace-K and marketed as Sunnette or Sweet One, is a calorie-free artificial sweetener found in over 4,000 pro...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientResveratrol
Lisa TsakosThe antioxidant resveratrol first received attention in 1992 when it was attributed to the cardio-protective effects of wine. Since then, numerous published cl...
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Lisa TsakosSilica, or silicon, is the most abundant element on the planet after oxygen. It is an important anti-aging nutrient and a major player in preventing osteoporosi...
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Lisa TsakosSAM-e (S-Adenosylmethionine) is a naturally occurring compound that may fight depression and improve joint pain. The human body makes SAM-e by combining the ami...
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Lisa TsakosFish oil contains the omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). For adults, EPA is considered beneficial for mental condi...
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Lisa TsakosMaca is a root that grows high in the mountains of Peru. It is used to increase libido and treat problems associated with sterility, fertility, and menopause. M...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientMagnesium: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosMagnesium is rapidly finding its way to the top of the list of most important minerals as it's the fourth most abundant mineral found in our bodies. Approx...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientVitamin D: Sunny Side Up, Please
Lisa TsakosVitamin D, commonly referred to as the sunshine vitamin, helps the body maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. Vitamin D facilitates ab...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientL-Tryptophan: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosAs the amino acid the brain uses to make serotonin, melatonin, and niacin, L-Tryptophan, plays a key role in regulating the sleep wake cycle. Dietary L-tryptoph...
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Lisa TsakosConjugated linoleic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid component of beef, milk, and other foods. It is derived from linoleic acid (omega-6). CLA helps reg...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientCalcium D-Glucarate: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosCalcium D-Glucarate is a botanical extract found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, as well as apples, grapefruit, and oranges. Re...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientSpirulina: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosWidely used as a nutritional supplement since the 1970s, spirulina is making a comeback and is being touted as a food of the future. This swirling, spiral-shape...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientPhosphatidylserine: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosPhosphatidylserine, or PS, is the major phospho-lipid (fatty substance) in the brain and comprises 7-10% of its lipid content. The nutrient is essential for the...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientInulin: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosInulin is a natural, soluble fiber derived from chicory root. Inulin cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes and reaches the large intestine intact, makin...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientDHA - Feed Your Brain: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosOmega-3 fatty acids are critical for healthy functioning of the brain. They are found in oily fish like salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel. Two omega-3 fat...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientLutein: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosWould you like have superhuman strength like Popeye? Suppose you were able to decrease the risk of cataracts by 20 percent and age-related macular degeneration ...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientIodine: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosIodine is an essential mineral first discovered in 1812 in kelp, a sea vegetable. Iodine, which means "violet" in Greek, was given its name because of...
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Lisa TsakosAcai (pronounced a-sigh-ee)This Brazilian purplish-black berry is widely used in energy bars, energy-boosting juices, and even in ice-cream! Health experts reco...
Read more...CategoriesFeatured NutrientPreservatives & Foods Additives
Lisa TsakosHere are some facts on Additives, Preservatives and Colorings: On average, we ingest 2-5 lbs of chemical additives a year Over 6,000 chem...
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