Prevent Osteoporosis: Calcium Is Not Enough
Shawna PageYouve heard it a 1,000 times as a kid. Drink your milk if you want strong bones! We all know that milk is a good source of calcium but if youre like me, milk doesnt rank high on the list of favorite beverages. Clearly Im not alone. An astounding 75% of girls over the age of 15 consume less than the recommended daily allowance of calcium, and in women over the age of 45, osteoporosis accoun...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsThe Importance of Prenatal Vitamins
Shawna PageProper nutrition is essential for good health and disease prevention. During pregnancy it is particularly important that women ensure adequate intake of nutrients to support the growing baby and their own health. Yet, according to some research 20 to 30 percent of pregnant women have a vitamin and mineral deficiency, and without supplementation, roughly 75 percent of pregnant women would b...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsNutritional Supplements and Diabetes
Doug CookNatural nutritional supplements, like vitamin and mineral supplements, probiotics and herbal remedies are popular more than ever before. The Office of Dietary Supplements, part of the National Institutes of Health, reported that in 2004, 20.3 billion dollars were spent on nutritional supplements in the USA. When you also consider the high rate of diabetes worldwide; projected to increa...
Read more...CategoriesFood and Nutrition | Nutritional SupplementsNutritional Supplements: The Essentials
Naturally SavvyA walk through a natural products store can be pretty intimidating. There are thousands of nutritional supplements to choose from. Where do you begin? Start with the essentials. The Supplement Cupboard Must Haves A multivitamin The best time to take a multivitamin/mineral supplement is with breakfast, as long as your meal consists of some protein and fat to help deliver the nu...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWhite Blood Cells & Omega-3's
Naturally SavvyRemember when your mother used to have to force-feed you cod liver oil? It seems mother really does know best. Over the past decade, scientists have discovered that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oils help reduce inflammation, but they didnt know how. Now new research has finally unlocked the secret of how this essential fatty acid works and the findings have broad benefits for everyone...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsThe Truth About Herbal Supplements
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDMore than 150 million Americans consume dietary supplements, including herbal supplements, each year, as part of the healthy things they do for themselves. As a licensed naturopathic doctor, I am part of this cohort of supplement users, and also include herbal supplements as part of a comprehensive health regimen for not only myself, but my entire family. Herbal supplements, which include ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsThe Sunshine Vitamin: Vitamin D
Jill HillhouseWith summer underway, the increased daylight and warmer temperatures encourage us to go outside and turn our faces to the sun. Buried in our genetic makeup is the innate understanding that we need sunlight for survival and health, and lately more and more information is being published on just how important it is. Vitamin D was best known for supporting calcium in bone health but in a time when...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsOmega 3 Supplements: DHA & EPA
Claude GallantWhen I was younger, my mother always told me eating fish would make me smartand my father would say it was because fish are always in schools! Im not sure if my mother knew how right she was, but today I can see the wisdom in those words. After reading enough articles based on good science, it is clear that in order to stay healthy and ward off disease, you should take an omega-3 suppl...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsSupplements: How Much is Too Much? - Part 3
Naturally SavvyThe recommended daily standard for specific nutrients isnt necessarily appropriate for every body, and most experts agree that the values are too low to meet our nutritional needs. That should not imply, however, that taking more supplements or larger doses is better. Deficiencies and excesses of specific nutrients may cause symptoms or imbalances, and certain nutrients, particularly miner...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsHow to Read Supplement Labels
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWith what can seem like an endless selection of products and brands, choosing a dietary supplement that fits your lifestyle may seem like a confusing task. However, knowing what to look for on the supplement label can help you understand what product might best help you reach your personal wellness goals. Remember these eight helpful tips next time youre considering which dietary supplemen...
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Health Benefits of Vegan Protein Powder
Don GauvreauMost people are aware that protein is a vital component of a healthy diet. Protein is made up of amino acids, which are essential for a countless number ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsSupplements: How much is too Much? - Part 2
Naturally SavvyNutritional supplements can be a blessing - boosting energy and immunity, alleviating symptoms, and providing a safer alternative to pharmaceutical drugs. No...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsVitamin D is Essential to Good Health
Dr. Linda MundorffThe news is out: Vitamin D is a hormone (not a vitamin) that targets more than 2,000 genes in the body—that's 10 percent of the total number of genes in th...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsSupplements: How Much is Too Much? - Part 1
Naturally SavvyIs more better when it comes to nutritional supplements? Supplementing ones diet with vitamins and minerals has become a way of life in our modern societ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsThe Low Down on Vitamin D Supplementation
Doug CookVitamin D has been touted as a cure-all by the health media for most of the chronic diseases that afflict humanity: diabetes; osteoporosis; multiple sclerosis; ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWeight Loss Supplements-Part 2
Don GauvreauIn part one of this two-part weight loss series, the effects of fiber, protein and essential fatty acids (EFAs) intake were discussed. In part two of th...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsNutritional Supplements & Your Doctor
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDIt is a doctors responsibility to give advice, prescribe treatments, and generally help patients lead healthier lives. But when it comes to taking the advic...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWeight Loss Supplements-Part 1
Don GauvreauAs the New Year quickly approaches, many people begin to think about their resolutions. One that tops the list each and every year is weight loss. Nearly every...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsCLA Supplementation for Weight Loss & Health
Don GauvreauOver the past 10 years, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has been extensively studied for its weight-loss and health-promoting properties. CLA is a form of linole...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWhat’s the D-eal with Vitamin D?
Naturally SavvyThere has been almost as much chatter about vitamin D in recent months as there has been about the H1N1 virus. It isn’t unusual for nutrients to become trendy...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsNutritional Supplements: Top 5 Health Reasons
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWhether you are taking dietary supplements for a specific reason or rounding out an overall healthy lifestyle including a well-balanced diet and routine exerci...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsVitamins & Mineral Supplements
Naturally SavvyAlmost half of adult Americans regularly take vitamin and mineral supplements. Although we should derive most of our vitamins and minerals from food, a daily m...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsAntibiotic Alternatives
Naturally SavvyAlexander Fleming discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1927. Since then, antibiotics – drugs that fight bacterial infections - have saved millions o...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsL-Theanine: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosL-theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in green, black, white and oolong teas. Green tea contains the highest concentration. In fact, L-theanine ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsFucoxanthin: Nutrient
Lisa TsakosFucoxanthin is a carotenoid (antioxidant) found in edible brown seaweeds. Japanese metabolic and nutritional studies indicate that fucoxanthin promotes fat burn...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsSupplements For Vegetarians
Lisa TsakosVegetarians should be aware that gelatin capsules and some excipients are derived from animal sources (beef or pork). To completely avoid animal products, look...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsStorage of Supplements
Lisa TsakosStore supplements in a cool, dark, dry place - away from heat and moisture. For example, don't store supplements on a high shelf by your stove. Proper sto...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsDid You Know: Supplement Facts
Lisa Tsakos1. The larger the tablet, the more binders it contains. Examples of this include: calcium or magnesium stearate, which are both hydrogenated oils. 2. Smalle...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWhat are Excipients
Lisa TsakosExcipients are various synthetic fillers used in making many nutritional or "natural" supplements. They are added to give the desired consistency or f...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWhen to Take a Multivitamin
Lisa TsakosMorning is the best time to take a multivitamin, but if you take it with your coffee, you won't derive its full benefits because caffeine has a diuretic ef...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsTake Supplements with Food
Lisa TsakosMost nutrients must “piggy back” onto molecules of protein or fat for absorption into the body. Taking supplements on an empty stomach may cause stomach discomf...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsCapsules, not Tablets
Lisa TsakosCapsules and liquid formulas can be easier to absorb than tablets. When taking a multi-vitamin or B complex, your urine will turn a very bright (almost fluoresc...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsWhat to Look for when Purchasing Supplements
Lisa TsakosWhat implies good quality? Unfortunately, this is an area where price doesn’t always reflect quality. You might be surprised to hear there are only a handful o...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsHow to Take Supplements Properly
Lisa TsakosIt should be everyones goal to derive most of our nutrients - vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber - from food. Supplements are a supplement to a good ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsIntestinal Microflora
Lisa TsakosThe large intestine is teeming with life. Over 400 microorganisms – including bacteria, mold, yeast, and fungus - live in the large intestine, feeding off the ...
Read more...CategoriesNutritional SupplementsA Healthy Bowel Movement
Lisa TsakosThe appearance of your stool provides good information about whether or not your diet contains an adequate amount of fiber. A healthy stool should look like thi...
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