Author: Andy HookIs it enough that you have health supplements? The answer is no. It's also essential that you know the dosage of the vitamins and minerals you are taking. Too much, as you know, will always be a bad thing. Today you will learn just how much your body requires based on your age and gender.BasisBefore we go into figures, let us define first certain terms. First we have RDA, or recommended dietary allowance. This refers to the...more
Are multivitamin supplements really necessary? In fact, yes; that's especially true if your diet is deficient and doesn't provide adequate nutrition, because they'll fill in the nutritional gaps your diet doesn't provide. That doesn't mean you can eat unhealthily all the time and get away with it, but multivitamin supplements can give you nutritional support if your diet is less than optimal.Multivitamin supplements often include minerals. Some...more
The flu season has struck us earlier than anticipated! With the H1N1 scare, flocks of people are purchasing products that may help boost their immunity. In a massive collective effort to boost immunity levels and avoid sickness, the use of immune-boosting herbal supplements is on the rise. People are looking for herbal supplements that have scientific support. As the holiday season approaches, nutraceutical companies may want to consider focusing their attention on producing popular immune boosters that are well accepted by the public. This open window, not only will meet current demands, but also presents a plethora of profit-making opportunities.Here are some products that are considered hot choices this holiday season!Antioxidants for Immune Boost!Antioxidants generally benefit the immune system by strengthening health at the cellular level.Vitamin C is a longtime supporter of immune health. Vitamin C is already well-known to mitigate the sniffles and ward off coughs and colds. It also supports general immunity. Pure forms of Vitamin C provide higher efficacy.Green tea contains powerful polyphenols known to have high antioxidant value. This non-fermented tea is known for its...more
Stimulated by consumer attraction for nutritional supplements for human consumption, the pet health supplement is not far behind. With more people giving pets equal status in their households, more pets are getting premium nutrition through high quality pet supplements. This trend has been growing at a phenomenal rate, and is predicted to grow even...more
An oldinjury to the joint, could come back to bother you later in life. Once a joint is injured or fractured it can become a weak link. Ever notice how an old injury or even a previous hairline fracture to a joint can begin to ache in cold weather or on a rainy day? It doesnt seem important at the time, and it passes off but more than likely this...more
Some people say the liver is the most neglected organ in the body. Thats because it hardly ever calls attention to itself, but works hard to perform hundreds of vital tasks necessary to keep your body functioning smoothly. Its an organ that works quietly, behind the scenes to ensure that all the other important organs have everything they need to function properly.. But this doesnt mean we should neglect the liver, does it? What Does the Liver Do?The average liver is about 7 inches long, , about 3 inches thick and takes up about 3 lbs of your body weight. Thats a pretty big organ not to notice and you may wonder where its hiding! The liver is situated just behind the lower right rib cavity. Just about everything we ingest, we breathe, or absorb through the skin goes through the liver for detoxification. About 80 percent of the blood that leaves the digestive system goes directly to the liver for further processing. The liver converts these nutrients to a form which the body can use to sustain its functions. Poor nutrition can impair liver functions. In contrast, adequate nutrition can lead to the liver regenerating itself to function efficiently. That is why it is important to take...more
Did you know that pollutants and contaminants can be found in the air we breathe, the water we drink. Preservatives, food additives and pesticides can be found in many places, even the foods we eat. Alcohol consumption and/or smoking may also...more
A glow in your skin reflects that your skin is well-nourished. You can accomplish healthy skin with the intake of Vitamin-enriched anti-aging products, which your diet does not provide enough of certain minerals, natural vitamins, and anti-oxidants....more
Author: Adam CochranIf you would like to increase your body mass, then you need to consider using weightlifting additions. If you're a hard gainer struggling with gaining mass due to your fast body metabolism then you can be able to achieve your...more
Every human body is made up in such a way that it needs different varieties of foods as well as supplements for its proper working. For the effective working of the body, you need many components like vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates.There are a...more
Author: Jeff LecroisWhether you like to admit it not, you probably feel a bit bummed every time you take your shirt off and realize you don't have the washboard abs and defined muscles that you admire in male celebrities or fitness models. In fact,...more
Author: Jeff LecroisIf you're ready to make 2010 the best year of your life, one of the first things you should do is follow up on your New Year's Resolution to get in the best shape ever. However, just saying that you want that type of success isn't...more