Supplements
Study: Too Much Calcium Not Good For Women
A Swedish study found that women who took over 1,400 mg of calcium had significantly increased chances for cardiovascular disease and heart disease. Published in the British Medical Journal, the 19-year follow up study looked at data from 61,433 women. Researchers at Upps...
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20 Reasons To Try Organic Sulfur
Health expert Hesh Goldstein is a big advocate of organic sulfur (OS). Here are Heshs 20 top reasons to take it as a daily supplement:1. Organic sulfur is not a drug or prescription medicine. It is actually a nutrient, or a food that the body can consume.2. It increa...
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Ancient Supplement Found
Metal tins containing 2,000 year old zinc supplements were found onboard a sunken trading ship which sank around 140 B.C. off the coast of Tuscany, proving that even the ancients were aware of the benefits of zinc supplementation.The well-preserved tablets are presumed to...
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What Is Astaxanthin?
Ever wonder why shrimp and flamingos are pink?It’s thanks to a carotenoid – a type of antioxidant - called astaxanthin (pronouned “asta-zan-thin”), and it’s the talk of the town.Found in microalgae, krill, salmon and trout, lobster, crab and other pink-colored crusta...
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Calcium Supplements: More Risk Than Benefit?
Researchers are questioning the safety of calcium supplements as new data published in the British Medical Journal suggests a correlation between taking calcium supplements and an increase of heart disease and stroke.Two studies involving 29,000 subjects indicated t...
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Can vitamin D be absorbed through a window?
Q: Vitamin D is an important nutrient for bone health, but I don’t get outside often. Can vitamin D be absorbed through a window?A: The UVB rays needed for your body to produce vitamin D do not penetrate glass very well, so exposure to sunshine indoors through a win...
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Are omega-3 supplements safe during pregnancy?
Q: Are omega-3 supplements safe to take during pregnancy? A: Yes, in fact, omega-3, particularly DHA is recommended, especially during the third trimester. Look for products that have been purified (e.g., those labeled as “molecularly distilled”). Read more here.
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What are the most important supplements to take regularly?
Q: There are so many supplements available, I don’t know where to begin. What are the most important supplements to take regularly?A: For daily use, three key supplements are recommended: a multivitamin/multimineral supplement that provides moderate doses of each importan...
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Should my multivitamin contain Iron?
Q: Should iron be included in a multivitamin supplement for an eighteen year old male? -S. Chan A: Unless his health care practitioner indicates otherwise, iron supplementation is not recommended. Most multivitamin/multimineral supplements formulated for men do not include i...
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What else can I add to my morning smoothie?
Q: Every morning I prepare a morning smoothie with orange juice, probiotic, banana, brown flax seed, psyillium fiber, Nu Greens Profile, Silicea, and omega-3 fish oil. Should I be adding anything else? –SusanA: That’s a fantastic, fiber-rich way to start your day. Si...
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Does my Multi Provide all my Nutritional Needs?
Q: Does a multivitamin provide all my nutritional needs, or should I be taking other types of supplements? -LolaA: A multivitamin/mineral supplement provides added insurance that nutrient requirements are met, but whether or not the amounts supplied by your supplement fill all o...
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I am a Vegan, what supplements should I take?
Q: I am a 16 year old vegan. Should I be taking any vitamins other than B12 which I already take? –Carolyn A: While vitamin B12 is the most important supplement for vegans, keep an eye on your iron levels as well. There are many plant-based sources of iron – beans, beets, drie...
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Fighting Fatigue with Supplements
Q: What would you suggest to take in the line of a supplement that would help extreme fatigue? -Anita A: Before using a supplement, identify the cause of extreme fatigue. Once you've ruled out all the lifestyle factors (e.g., a busy schedule) or a specific health condition...
Read more... How much vitamin D should I take per day?
Q: What is the recommended vitamin D intake per day? Is it true that it can prevent cancer? -Oscar A: The recommended intake for vitamin D has increased to a minimum of 1,000 IU daily. A blood test can measure your vitamin D levels. Your physician may recommend a much higher dos...
Read more...Can I take garlic as a blood thinner?
Q. I wish to take garlic supplements as blood thinner. I read that you shouldn't take garlic with aspirin or Omega 3's. Is this true? A: Garlic, fish oil (omega-3), and aspirin are all blood thinners. Warnings about blood thinners are mainly specific to Warfarin, a pres...
Read more...Is there a natural whole food supplement?
Q: I am in search of a whole food vitamin supplement. Everything out there, especially for kids, is full of junk, artificial sweeteners, etc. The "natural" or "whole food" ones we have tried tend to color our urine...which leads me to believe those still conta...
Read more...Do supplements have blood thinning effects?
Q: Can I get too much of a blood thinning effect using supplements? I have been taking fish oil and garlic for years. Can I add Salba safely? I like the blood sugar lowering benefits of Salba. A: The combination of fish oil and garlic is an effective and safe blood thinner. If yo...
Read more...Can I overload on Vitamin A?
Q: Carrots are a favorite food and I eat about 5 lb each week. Yam and squash are also some favorites. Can I overload on vitamin A? Is it good to also take a supplement of vitamins ACE? A: While it is possible to take too much preformed vitamin A, vegetables contain the precursor...
Read more...Getting Started on Taking Supplements
Q. I have been interested for a while in taking natural supplements. I don't take any vitamins or anything that nourish my body. I also have digestive problems, I'm overweight and I really want to get back in shape and start feeling healthy full of energy. I know that t...
Read more...What Can You Tell me About Bee Pollen?
Q. A friend of mine just gave me a bag of bee pollen (my friends gives me very fun and interesting gifts!). It's from a local organic market. I've heard of it before, and even picked it up to look at it in stores, but never really gave it a second thought or tried it. C...
Read more...Should I Take Oil of Oregano?
Q. I am wondering about oil of oregano. I have a small bottle of it and haven't used it a lot. Whenever I get a cold, I have always had luck with Echinacea for keeping symptoms at bay. I am wondering if oil of oregano can be taken as a preventative and if it works for the st...
Read more...Whole Food Vitamins
Q. I am in search of a whole food vitamin supplement - one for myself (very active female, age 38) and one for my children (elementary age). Everything out there, especially for kids, is full of junk, artificial sweeteners, etc. The "natural" or "whole food" o...
Read more...Multivitamin and Label Claims
Q. I'm vegan and I'm looking for a quality, not too expensive multivitamin. I've heard not all brands contain the actual percentage amounts claimed on the label. What do you suggest? -Donica A: As a vegan, you may prefer a supplement made with 100% vegan ingredient...
Read more...Am I taking the Right Supplements?
Q. My family has been taking supplements for many years. We've been taking 1000 mgs of D, 400 IU of E and 10,000 IU of vitamin A everyday. Since we live in a northern latitude, I feel it is important to include these supplements with calcium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, vitam...
Read more...The Ins and Outs of Protein Powder
Q. What are the benefits of using protein powder? Who should use these products? Do they contain unnecessary or unhealthy ingredients? A: There are many different types of protein shakes. Most are made from whey, soy, hemp, or rice protein. Whey and hemp shakes are the two variet...
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