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Taking the confusion out of choosing supplements
For anyone who has walked down the supplements aisle it can be confusing and overwhelming. The supplement industry has traditionally been ingredient based instead of solution based—requiring consumers to either read vast amounts of scientific literature or take their chances. But that is changing.
Back Up Your Child's Diet
You know that it is wise to back up your computer's hard drive; I recommend backing up your child's food drive with a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. This simple habit could improve your child's health and even his/her intelligence. Children are perfectly designed to thrive on a balanced variety of whole foods: fresh fruits, various veggies, whole grains, beans, nuts, and lean sources of protein and calcium. They are even designed to enjoy just the right amounts of these ideal foods, as long as their food drives aren't tricked by empty calories, added fats, sweetened drinks, etc.
Do You Make the Grade when It Comes to the ABCs of Multivitamins?
While the majority of Americans believe they are very or somewhat knowledgeable about multivitamins (67 percent), many do not know which vitamins and minerals are essential for the body or what vitamins and minerals are responsible for specific functions in the body, according to a survey released by the not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC).
Have you taken your multivitamin today?
Have you taken your multivitamin today? It's a question we should all be asking ourselves, says Valerie Bell, president of the Canadian Health Food Association, especially since November is National Health Food Month.
Vitamin Tips to take care of your heart
With obesity on the rise in North America, the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD) is becoming a greater concern. But the good news is that recent evidence in the Journal of American College Cardiology and the Journal of Nutrition reveal that certain nutrients play a role in reducing the risk of CHD. Here are some vitamin tips for your heart to get pumped about.
I heard that vitamin E is harmful. Is this true?
Recently there has been some confusion about the role of vitamin E in our body. A study published in an online issue of Annals of Internal Medicine in November 2004, suggested that high doses of vitamin E lead to a higher death rate. This study has many flaws and does not prove that vitamin E is dangerous and without health benefits.
Vitamin C(itrus) - ward off colds and flu with Florida citrus
Countless studies prove the positive effects citrus can have on your health, including preventing disease and building immunity. Loaded with vitamin C and other nutrients, Florida citrus products offer your body a natural boost and help you to fight off colds and other infections.
A multivitamin a day keeps the doctor away
While it may not be surprising that good overall nutrition can lessen the burden on the healthcare system by reducing the risk of chronic disease, recent evidence suggests that a daily multivitamin can do so as well.
Do You Know What’s in Your Dietary Supplement?
In the last decade, the dietary supplement market has exploded. According to the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, more than two-thirds of Americans now take dietary supplements. There are 50,000 supplements currently on the market and 1,000 new supplements are introduced each year. From vitamins to minerals to herbal supplements, there's something for everyone. But with so many choices, how can you be sure that what's on the label is what is inside the bottle?
Are Your Nutritional Supplements Safe?
Nearly 40 percent of Americans are taking over-the-counter supplements and vitamins, but according to the National Institutes of Health, some herbal remedies have negative, even dangerous, effects on their own or when taken with other medications.
