Not All Multi-Vitamins are Created EqualI really don't believe that there is any way any chemist or company could possibly take all of the benefits out of whole fruits and vegetables and wrap them all up in a tiny capsule (I don't care how many A's you got in chemistry). Not to mention the fact that our bodies were really designed to absorb vitamins and minerals from food itself, not from some man-made product.But...here is the...more
Taking eye vitamins can help our eyes stay healthy for a longer period of time. Vitamins for the eyes can also help prevent many diseases. Although we can obtain all the vitamins and minerals we need by eating certain foods, it is nearly impossible in the fast food controlled times to get a healthy meal with all the vitamins and minerals. That is where eye vitamins come in.Vitamin A - Vitamin A also known as retinol, occurs naturally in animals....more
Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways. They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it in its liquid form. Do the advantages of liquid vitamins far outweigh its disadvantages – if there are any? Read on and find out.Better or Easier Absorption for KidsAlthough liquid vitamins may taste worse than vitamins in flavored, chewable tablet forms, they are however easier to absorb. There are numerous cases in which children have problems with choking, breathing and swallowing simply because of their inability to absorb medication or vitamins in this form.This is the same problem as well for adults who have lost their ability to control their jaws or are unable to digest anything that is not in liquid form.Liquid Vitamins are More EffectiveBecause of its form, liquid vitamins can be assimilated immediately into the blood stream for a more systemic administration of the vitamin and its average absorption rate is approximately 90 to 98%. It is...more
All my life I have been very interested in vitamins and also the role they have in our everyday life. The importance of nutritional vitamins has been known for only a short time, however, their actual effects were demonstrated long ago. Around 400 B.C., the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, very first advocated utilizing liver to cure night...more
As we age, we quite often wish we could reverse the clock and have the vitality of your younger days. Hormonal modifications turn down our inner "thermostat" which ends up with an alteration of hormone levels. This is regarded as the primary cause of growing old. The first objective would be to replace hormonal levels to the level of a healthy...more
Are there really vitamins and minerals that you can take to help limit joint pain? Is joint pain associated with nutrition? And if that's the case, how do you know which ones? Proper nutrition isn't just important for joint pain, but for a wide variety of other health related issues as well.But first, a little background. The more that I study minerals and vitamins, the more I've grown aware that having a deficiency in these can really cause some major conditions and discomfort in the body. Did you know that scientists and doctors are now reluctantly starting to admit that somewhere around 80% of all cancer comes from the diet we eat? That's 80%. If that's really true, just think of how many more things are going wrong inside the body because of our diet. Joint pain is just another one of those things that has gone wrong. Having the right minerals and vitamins for joint pain should help alleviate the problem in most cases. In some cases however, there are other factors. I myself have a bone spur in my shoulder, and have to deal with a somewhat constant joint pain. But there isn't a whole lot that can be done short of surgery.Here's a list of specific minerals and vitamins for...more
Vitamin B12, also known as Cobalamin is a water soluble vitamin required for a variety of biological functions in the human body. From metabolism of cells to the smooth functioning of the nervous system, Vitamin B12 plays a major role in maintaining...more
Are you health conscious? Do you like to assist your body by taking FDA approved vitamins to ensure you are healthy? If so, you are not alone. There are millions of Americans who seek to boost their immune system by utilizing many of these healthy,...more
There is presently an increasing trend in health care towards integrative medicine. Essentially, integrative medicine combines conventional medical approaches and alternative approaches which have some health research that supports that...more
Immune system boosting vitamins focus solely on helping the body work for itself. It keeps the brain and T Cells in a constant state of readiness. They give added energy, a reduction in stress and work to make the person feel healthy and strong. This...more
Vitamins and minerals are substances that are found in foods we eat. Your body needs them to work correctly, so you grow and develop just like you should. When it comes to vitamins, each one has a particular role to...more
Customized health supplements are good options to replenish your body if you're lacking vitamins. Aging can cause certain vitamin deficiencies in your body. Use custom made vitamin supplements recommended by your nutritionist to help...more