In order to get the desired growth and performance of the dogs it is essential that all the twenty six nutrients needed by dogs have to be given to the dogs; none of these nutrients can be eliminated from these nutrients.

The nutrients interact with each other and hence it is essential that these are given in the exact ratios. In case any of the nutrients are in larger quantities it is necessary to increase the other nutrients quantity in the same proportion as prescribed. If this is not done you will find there are deficiencies in other nutrients.

This situation could be dangerous.

One can illustrate this by the following example. Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D are some of these nutrients that interact with each other. It is necessary to maintain the proportion of calcium to phosphorus at 1.2 or 1. Further addition of calcium will create imbalance and there could be an inefficient mix of these minerals.

As a result of this the dogs could get a disease called rickets which is a deficiency due to lack of vitamin D or calcium.

You must realize that the purpose of vitamin D in the above set of nutrients is to transport calcium; this explains the relationship between these elements. In case the nutrient calcium is in excess or deficient rickets could occur.

This condition in the case of adult dogs is referred to as "paper bones".

Another example for this is the quantum of fat and vitamin B 12. If the level of fat is increased in the diet of the dogs, it will satisfy the energy requirements of the dog; however the requirements for other nutrients will not be met at the same time. This causes a nutritional imbalance. If you increase the fat content it is necessary to increase the quantity of vitamin B12 also.

The professional breeders try to breed over-sized, large boned "super dogs". Nutritional experts do not advise use of certain nutritional supplements such as oils, enzymes, and minerals without the supervision or recommendation of a veterinarian. This is very important in the case of calcium and cod liver oil (vitamin D), which are often used by breeders for growth of dogs. These items if given in excess could cause serious problems especially with regard to bone development.

In this connection, it is not out of place to mention that increase in vitamin and mineral supplements can accelerate the cause of heart problems, hip problems and also reduce the all-around health of a dog.

Dysplasia is a disease wherein abnormal development or growth of tissues, organs, or cells occurs. The hip dysplasia problem is rampant in all dogs irrespective of which breed it is. It is absolutely essential for professional breeders to understand the implications of upsetting intricate balances with their "home treatments" and super "bone builders" in spite of the genetic inheritance.

Although drugs play a very important role in the society it is necessary to learn not to misuse or abuse drugs. This misuse or abuse creates a whole lot of problems. Similarly, vitamin and mineral supplementation are very important for dogs' growth and development; however any misuse or abuse could create more problems.

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By Chang Seward

If you want to live a great life, you have to eat the best foods ever. There is no escaping the fact that our cells are like tiny battery packs that need the best fuel we can provide them with. What you eat can be your greatest medicine or your slowest form of poison! One such food specially meant for increasing cellular rejuvenation and oxygenation of the blood and brain and maximising the body's defenses against mental, emotional and physical stress is live raw green food alkaline supplement powders. We will call it Revitaphi.

The name itself, meaning return to an original state or condition, Vita from root meaning life and Phi, that is the ratio or geometric relationship that allows all parts to unify as a collective expression of higher intelligence signifies the importance of this amazing food.

Live, raw, green food alkaline supplements play an important role in supporting the body's natural impulse to return to the state of vitality that it was designed to thrive with. It provides the body cells with the fuel to restore and rejuvenate the capacity of our body and mind. It is an alkaline greens formula unlike anything else. Extensive research shows that the leaves of an ancient superfood plant from the African continent, Moringa Olifera have amazing beneficial properties and are a rich source of potent natural photochemistry that provide deep cellular nutrification and detoxification with an overall sense of health and wellbeing! In addition to the Moringa and the other Alkalizing greens,

Revitaphi also contains a potent herbal blend of Indian Tulsi, Ashwaganda, Gotu Kola, Ginko Biloba, and Ho Shu Wu along with a variety of Land and Wildcrafted Aquatic Vegtables. It also contains the Enzymes Protease, Amylase, Lipase, Cellulase, Bromelian, Papain, and Alpha Galactosidase and over 40 pro-biotics for maximum impact! Revitaphi aids in increasing your natural capacity for mental clarity, emotional balance, and physical energy at any age or fitness level! This powerful mixture gives you a full range of rare phyto-nutrients that your body's bones, brain, and blood need to maintain peak performance and a healthy balanced alkalinity. It is carefully dried at low temperatures to preserve lifeforce and other heat sensitive elements. Apart from the super benefits like Deep Cellular Nutrification, Detoxification,k

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By Paul S Fitzgerald

Aside from proper daily skin washing, splashing on the toner and moisturizing yourself till you're red, blue or white in the face, you really can do yourself a world of good by working from the inside out. Here are some tips.

Internal: Foods

Skin Antioxidants: Eat foods rich in vitamins C and E or the antioxidant mineral selenium. They help safeguard the skin from sun damage and delay aging by protecting skin elasticity.

Sources: sunflower seeds, peanut butter, avocado, tomato paste, red bell peppers, olive oil, mangoes, peaches, broccoli, spinach, cantaloupe, tangerines, watermelon, orange juice, tilapia, shrimp, turkey, brown rice, chicken breasts mushrooms and eggs.

Skin Hydration: Water helps flush away toxins and keeps cells well-hydrated, which means skin will look firmer and clearer. Although liquids are the main source of water, some foods have such high water content that they contribute to overall hydration.

Sources: apples, blueberries, cherries, grapes, kiwi, lemon, mangoes, watermelon, pineapple, artichokes, beets, celery, cucumbers and yams.

Skin Renewal: Zinc helps maintain the collagen that keeps skin firm; it's also involved in skin renewal.

Sources: pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, fortified whole grain cereals, cashews, lentils, lima beans, fat-free milk, green peas and pork tenderloin.

A Word About Good Fats

Omega 3 essential fatty acids are a special type of protective fat that the body itself cannot manufacture. These good fats douse inflammation in the body and are beneficial for supple skin and joints. Omega-3s come from fish and krill (a type of shrimp-like marine invertebrate animal), flaxseeds and some nuts, but there's a big difference in how well different kinds of Omega-3s are utilized by the body.

Many people believe flaxseeds are an adequate substitute for fish. They're not. Although flaxseeds contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a form of omega-3, only about 10% of ALA is converted to docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), the most beneficial forms of omega-3s, precisely the ones that are plentiful in fish oil. Good fish sources: salmon and salmon oil, sardines, anchovies.

Other Good Fats: useful for keeping your skin supple

In addition to fish oil, eat avocados, olive oil, coconut oil (contains a medium chain fatty acid, also helpful for metabolism). Obviously, you don't want to overload your system even with healthful fats. Walnuts play a role in a balanced diet and are a good source of alpha-linoleic acid. They're also high in proteins and vitamins, especially in vitamins B and E groups. Almonds are considered the premier nut to eat. Raw nuts outweigh roasted/salted every which way.

Internal: Healthy Skin Supplements

Many of the following supplements you can take internally are also included in topical skin care products.

Collagen - Collagen is a structural support protein that is essential for firm, youthful skin. Overall, the amount of collagen in the skin tends to decline with age, an ongoing process that is accelerated by a number of factors like sunlight, smoking, free radicals, and inflammation. As the synthesis of new collagen slows down, topical vitamin C is one of the most effective ways to boost collagen synthesis and slow its degradation. If taking a collagen supplement, always take Vitamin C together with it for maximum effect.

DMAE - DMAE is a naturally occurring nutritional substance with powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It is found in fish, including wild Alaskan salmon, anchovies, and sardines. Can be taken internally and applied topically (usually combined with other skin care ingredient formulas), it will help increase skin firmness and muscle tone. Topically applied DMAE lotion had positive effects on the skin, greatly increasing the appearance of radiance, tone, and firmness, while decreasing the micro-inflammation in the skin.

Green Tea Extract - Natural polyphenols act as powerful antioxidants to support the fight against the generation of cell-damaging free radicals. They support the strength of capillaries and other blood vessels.

L-Carnosine - L-Carnosine is a dipeptide amino acid composed of the covalently bonded amino acids beta alanine and histidine and is found in the brain, heart, skin, muscles, kidneys and stomach. It supports healthy aging and cellular rejuvenation by its effects on two mechanisms: Glycation and Free Radical Damage. Glycation is uncontrolled crosslinking of cell function and accelerated aging. Effective dosage is 1,000 mg a day.

Proline-Lysine - L-Lysine and l-proline amino acids are the precursors of hydroxylysine (HL), and hydroxyproline (HP), two constituents of collagen.

Collagen is an essential component of arterial linings.

Sea Buckthorn - An Omega-7 fatty acid from a plant that yields a deep-colored oil that is a major source of vitamin C. Sea Buckthorn, is comprised of both palmitoleic and cis-vaccenic acids. Palmitoleic acid is a naturally occurring component of healthy skin and is a highly effective antioxidant providing strong anti-aging support because of its ability to rein in free radicals.

Vitamin C - Vitamin C is an essential component in the body's production of collagen and a potent antioxidant that can help rejuvenate aged and photodamaged skin.

External: Avoid Toxins in Personal Care Products

Skin care products, shampoos, body washes, deodorants and lotions may contain any number of chemicals, including the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4-Dioxane. This is a byproduct of the cancer-causing petrochemical Ethylene Oxide which is used to make harsh ingredients milder. It is also suspected of being toxic to the kidneys, the brain, the respiratory tract, among others. 1,4-Dioxane is also a leading contaminant to groundwater.

Some of the leading natural and organic brands have been found to contain 1,4-Dioxane. So, it's best to read ingredient labels very carefully and avoid these products. In ingredient names, look for: "myreth," "oleth," "laureth," "ceteareth," any other "eth," "PEG," "polyethylene," "polyethylene glycol," "polyoxyethylene," or "oxynol". Also avoid the following:

Artificial Fragrances are among the top known allergens and can cause asthma and trigger attacks. Musks are used as fragrances and can accumulate in your body, disrupting hormones, causing skin irritations and cancer (in laboratory studies).

Mineral Oil, Paraffin, and Petrolatum coat your skin like plastic. They clog pores and create a build-up of toxins. They slow cellular turnover causing earlier signs of aging and are suspected to cause cancer and disrupt hormonal activity.

Parabens are chemicals found in myriad cosmetics, cleansers and in underarm deodorants. They mimic the action of the female hormone estrogen which can drive the growth of human breast tumors. Men will obviously want to avoid them too; they don't need added estrogens in their systems.

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By Ginger Marin

You've probably noticed the huge movement in the nutrition and supplementation fields toward sea vegetation. It's nothing new of course. People have been eating seaweed and other sea vegetables for eons.

But if you dig around, you'll find that a push to eat your sea veggies is certainly on the rise, and your choices for different sea vegetation supplements are also increasing.

Personally, I've been taking sea vegetation supplements for the past 2 years and enjoy them very much. I've used 2 different kinds in particular and thought I'd share my thoughts with you on both in this brief review of sea vegetable supplements:

1)      Sea Veg(TM)
This is a great product, developed by Scott Kennedy. I've listened to Scott discuss this product himself and he certainly is passionate about it! He insists that his children, who were given his product while in utero and every day thereafter, have never been ill! While I enjoyed the product myself, I never had much luck getting my 3 children to use it. The recommended dose is 3 capsules daily. However, I have heard Scott recommend a much higher dose (off the record) which means you go through the product much more quickly than anticipated. A bottle doesn't really last a full month if you take it the way Scott encourages, making it a more expensive product to take.

My only other comment would be about the company that promotes this product for Scott. His product is promoted by ITV(TM). I've noticed that this company has not always been prompt with shipments and there were frequent billing mistakes; two headaches that I can do without.

2)      SeaAloe(TM)
Most currently my sea vegetation comes in liquid form from a company called SeaAloe(TM). Of course, after my sea veg(TM) experience, I was delighted to receive my order in just a few short days and with no billing errors. In fact, the company is very attentive and the customer service is excellent!

In my opinion, the best feature about this brand of sea vegetables is the fact that my children can easily use the product and they love it. It tastes great and they are eager to drink their ounce of sea vegetable supplements each day! This product also offers other terrific ingredients with valuable health benefits such as pau d' arco, cranberry and black cherry. Of course, aloe vera is also in the product and is known for its healing and soothing qualities.

I'm very pleased to have found a liquid form of sea vegetables to supplement my family's diet. I know we're getting a great whole-food product that is very bio available in a very easy to consume liquid. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who understands the incredible value of sea vegetation and wants to supplement their diet with an easy-to-use, family-friendly product from a top-notch company.

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By Kelly Araneda

If you are looking for the best whole foods, bee pollen is definitely one of them. You've probably heard about its outstanding benefits. Physicians all over the world are even beginning to see it as one of the best dietary supplements because of its amazing nutritional values. It is a miracle food that contains perfect blend of all nutrients. Hence, it is referred to as a 'perfect food'.

Bee pollen is the pollen grains obtained by honey bees from different species of plants. It encompasses almost all the vitamins and nutrients that cannot be produced that are proven to nourish and sustain the human body. It has been in use since the ancient times; the ancient Greeks and Romans called it the "life-giving dust". It is actually a whole food that man cannot make artificially.

Benefits

Studies conducted by Dr. Nicolai Tsitsin, Russian Chief Biologist and prominent member of the Academy of Sciences show that daily consumption of bee pollen in prescribed manner helps to improve the quality of life of an individual.

Another study conducted by.C. Jarvis, M.D. and Charles Mraz, a beekeeper in Vermont, showed that people who consumed bee products had lower rate of cancer than those who didn't. This shows the capacity of bee pollen in combating cancerous cells.

As one of the best whole foods, bee pollen benefits to the human race are so numerous. Some scientists call it 'super food' because it contains all the essential such as nutrients vitamins, enzymes, carbohydrates, minerals, amino acids, fiber, antioxidants and other nutritional compounds in a perfect combination.

Hence, some of its benefits are:
* It delays aging and offers longevity.
* It is a potent aphrodisiac, useful in infertility treatments.
* It acts as an energizer.
* It rejuvenates the body.
* It regulates the metabolism.
* It helps to eject toxins from the body.

Selecting the best whole foods bee pollen supplement

China, USA, Canada and New Zealand are the popular bee pollen producing countries. However, products from China most often contain pollutants because of the high level of pollution there. The purest and best bee products come from New Zealand and Canada because they have some of the cleanest environments in the world today.

Ensure that the product is also organic and comes from a clean country; it should also meet GMP standards. The brand I personally take is from New Zealand and it is manufactured under very strict regulatory standards available today; for more information on this premium quality pure bee pollen, visit my website.

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By Youndyd Igwe

It is a popular misconception that all fats are harmful for the body. This is definitely not true. There are some that are very beneficial for your body. One such category is the Omega-3 fatty acids. Foods that provide this fat to the body should form a part of our diet.

Fish oil has long been recognized as one of the richest source of Omega 3 fatty acids. However, it is not very popular because it is not as tasty as compared to other oils. It is not realistic to expect people to buy those foods that do not taste good just because it is good for them.

Fish oil often leaves a strong taste in the mouth which is not liked even by those who love fish. That is the reason why krill oil is fast becoming a popular alternative to fish oil.

This oil provides all the health benefits that fish oil provides without its corresponding drawbacks.

Krills are marine creatures that live on the bottom of the oceans. They contain oil which is removed, processed and sold in the form of krill oil.

If you want to ensure you remain healthy and fit at all times, you should- a. Eat healthy foods b. Exercise regularly to remain physical fitness and mental fitness

However, merely buying healthy food products like green leafy vegetables is not enough. More often than not, our cooking techniques lead to loss of nutrients from the food.

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By Jayson Hunter

I and many other natural practitioners firmly believe that ITP and cancer are all related to a degree. The all stem from chronic inflammation and a breakdown of the immune system. The body is a complete organism and it takes an all out war on any possible offending culprit or culprits. Besides taking things to increase our health and increase platelets, we also have to remove those things out of our life that may be causing us harm, and then give the body a chance to heal itself. We are a pretty amazing self healing organism given half the chance.

Here is a simple list of 15 steps you can take to help heal your ITP

Get rid of as many chemical toxins as I possibly could from my body care products and my home. The toxic burden the human race is carrying is at epic proportions and we were not designed to tolerate all of these chemicals.

Increase your uptake of high quality supplements especially Coenzyme Q10, selenium, zinc, melatonin, vitamin a,d and e. Take a separate Vitamin B3 (Niacinimide) supplement. B3 has anticancer/anti inflammation properties.

I would take a mega daily dose of ascorbic acid - 12 grams if you can tolerate it. Ascorbic acid protects plasma lipids against oxidative damage, destroying free radicals. Ascorbic acid also decreases the toxicity of drugs used in chemo and reduces the effects of radiation.

Eliminate all dairy products from your diet

Eat at least three RAW cloves of garlic a day. (chop it up and put on everything)

Avoid sugar like the plague. That also means any thing with high fructose corn syrup in it. It is actually poison to your system. Use honey sparingly or use stevia.

Eliminate all refined grains from your diet. Eg: processed breads, cereals, white rice etc. Totally eliminate all wheat products either refined or unrefined.

Avoid all food additives

Take a good probiotic supplement

Eat at least 60% of your diet in raw foods. Preferably organic. (In other words eat as close to natural as you possibly can. If it's processed steer clear! Eat simple food combinations. EG: a green salad, with a piece of grilled chicken or lean meat with some brown rice or a steamed vegetable. Keep it simple and easy on your digestion.

Drink a daily fresh juiced green drink of organic carrots, wheat grass and any other green vegetable that you may have. Celery is good but make sure that one is definitely organic as it retains any pesticides with in the membranes (in other words, the pesticides don't wash off). Add some raw cacao to your drink.( It has 30 times the antioxidants of green tea.)

Drink half of your my body weight in ounces of pure water that has no fluoride or chlorine in it. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice in the water will help flush out the toxins and alkalize your system.

Take a very good quality cod liver oil or flax seed supplement in liquid form, not capsules (although there are some brands of fish oil capsules that are good - be sure to do your research though.)

Take a mushroom capsule supplement. Not any mushrooms though. Look for a supplement that contains the following:

• Reishu
• Maitake
• Shiatake
• Cloud (coriolus)
• Agaricus

4 to 8 capsules a day with water. These mushrooms are extremely high in glyconutrients and are one of the true superfoods available. The help balance out the immune system, and have even been known to help heal cancer as well as other autoimmune disorders.

As a side note...the biggest problem about any of these auto immune diseases including itp and cancer is that if you don't really find out what the root cause is, you'll never be able to heal properly. All your good intentions may not be enough if you don't know what it is that is causing the breakdown in your system. It is even possible that your body may just be intolerant to something that is perceived to be good for you. Nothing beats knowing That's why I was so grateful that I found my naturopath who uses dna testing and heavy metal testing so I could get to the bottom of Viv's ITP.

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By Maggi Pier

Question? Do you feel that it is easy or difficult to include the amount and correct types of nutrition and antioxidants to your daily diet through the food you eat everyday.

Let's assume you believe your body has the power to reverse the symptoms of type 2 diabetes using natural methods, like nutrition, exercise and weight loss.

Most people don't find it easy to make major changes to their diet, especially when they have eaten the same kind of diet for a very long time. Even knowing that the diet changes are critical for reversing symptoms. It is very hard to change to a high nutrition diet free of all the sugar, refined foods and processed foods. The common food choices that most people are aware of and have access to are generally not the food choices needed to reverse type 2 diabetes symptoms.

So what to do?

1. You can really dig deep into your will power and desire for health and make the correct diet and lifestyle changes that are required for natural type 2 diabetes reversal. This requires a very consistent effort. For most people the lifestyle and diet changes can be a huge uphill battle.

2. You can go with the traditional or current medical model for addressing diabetes symptoms. You can decide not to try to reverse your symptoms naturally and instead use pharmaceutical drugs, daily monitoring and doctors visits basically for the rest of your life. With this choice there is no way to know if your condition will get worse over time since you will still have the imbalance in your body, the drugs will just be masking the symptoms.

Another option is to change as much of your food choices as is possible for your situation, get as much exercise as you are able. Work at the lifestyle and diet changes within your ability and environment. In order to supply your body with the high level of nutrition and antioxidants that you need consider using whole superfood supplements.

Whole food concentrated organic supplements offer a natural way to boost your nutritional and antioxidant intake to a level where your body can begin to re balance while you learn and begin to make the diet changes that are ultimately going to reverse your symptoms permanently.

Using high nutrition supplements will fill in the gaps where your daily diet does not supply the kind of quality and quantity of nutrition you must have for type 2 diabetes reversal. Consider these kinds of supplements as concentrated nutritional super foods.

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By Michael Chadd

Is acai berry safe to consume? This is a question that people ask when they are introduced to the nutritional wonders of the fruit. Although there are lots of herbal medications in the market that advertise being good for use by both adults and children, this is still a logical and practical question to ask.

This fruit is increasingly becoming popular to more and more people as its healing and strengthening properties are becoming known in the medical world. It has been used time and again for weight loss, especially in the case of those undergoing special diets. It has also been used as a detoxifier and as an antioxidant in order to cleanse the body and rid it of the toxins that pollute its systems.

Even physicians recommend the use of natural supplements in everyday diet instead of the synthetic manufactured ones, which have the potential to do more harm than good. Now, these are the benefits that the produce can do for adults. But is acai berry safe for children?

It must be noted that the acai berry is a naturally occurring fruit, since it grows naturally. It is one hundred percent natural and anyone can be sure that it does not have any toxins of its own. The fruit has been taken in its pure form without any processing. It can also be taken as a fruit preserve or in tablet form as a food supplement. Thus, another question would usually arise, "Is acai berry safe to be taken when processed?"

As previously said, the substance is wholly natural. For as long as there are no additives that are meant to either give more benefits or increase its effectiveness, you can be sure that the substance is safe. This is because the natural element has been preserved and that it has not been substantially altered by reason of processing. It merely went through a process of preservation and modification to make it last longer and more accessible to people of all walks of life.

Is acai berry safe for everyone? All people have a need for nutrients and supplements that are meant to boost their immune system and make them stronger. The fruit is an excellent supplement to be taken in by children. It can make them stronger, more resistant to disease, illness, and other bodily disorders. It can clean the body by getting rid of toxins and other harmful substances. It can also prevent future disease and disorders by making sure that the body gets stronger every day.

All these are scientifically proven facts. Now, you know what to answer when somebody asks you, "Is Acai berry safe for me?"

By Davion Wong

Research during the past three years has demonstrated that certain food supplements could be helpful for controlling diabetes. There are some indications that a substance called emodin, from the juice of the Aloe vera plant and from a herb called Rheumofficianle, or Chinese Rhubarb, has anti-inflammatory properties. Those anti-inflammatory properties might be helpful for controlling Type 2 diabetes.

Alpha lipoic acid has also shown some promise, helping cells to utilize sugar for energy. When cells take in sugar and use it for energy, blood sugar levels become lower.

About Aloe vera: Aloe vera gel taken directly from the plant's leaves contains a substance called aloin which was banned for use as an over the counter laxative by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. Commercially prepared aloe juice contains almost no aloin. While some sources recommend removing the gel directly from the leaves and either blending it with vitamin C or boiling it and consuming the resulting liquid, they do not address the problem of aloin.

Recipes using this herb: Aloe vera juice is said to have an unattractive flavor, but it can be disguised with more pleasant fruit juices. Iloveindia.com recommends a recipe for juice made with one cucumber, one apple and the juice from a lemon blended with two tablespoons of Aloe vera juice. Another recipe at the same site calls for two carrots, two green apples, one peeled orange and one tablespoon of Aloe vera juice, blended into a fruit punch. Earthportals.com offers a recipe for a juice drink with carrots, beet, turnip, parsnip, celery stalks, rutabaga, red cabbage, radishes, apple, cranberries, Aloe vera juice concentrate and other supplements.

Rheumofficianle also known as Chinese rhubarb root: This herb is used as a laxative, so don't over do it, but a brown powdered extract is available commercially. It goes by the Chinese name da huang.

Ask your doctor whether taking these products fit in with your dietary and medication regimen.

About Alpha lipoic acid: Alpha lipoic acid is an antioxidant found in yeast, spinach, broccoli and potatoes. Lipoic acid is also available in supplement form. It is thought to prevent cell damage and to protect vitamins E and C. In Germany it is used to treat diabetic neuropathy, a complication of diabetes, Type 1 or Type 2. It is brilliant at reducing nerve pain so it can help people with painful neuropathies. In mild cases, it may be all you need to stop the pain.

Commercial preparations of yeast are available as a powder, or why not try spinach, broccoli and potato soup from food.com. It also calls for olive oil, leeks, garlic, pepper and vegetable stock. Or try suite101.com's recipe for stuffing potato skins with spinach, broccoli and Romano and ricotta cheeses for a healthy, hearty dinner.

By Beverleigh H Piepers

Many women love to hear complements on their slim and trim figure. The feeling of fitting into that sunflower print bikini on a hot sunny day is definitely very satisfying.

However, is this obsession with a bony structure healthy? In our desire to get slim, we tend to borrow tips from the unhealthiest source.

So what is the solution? Should be simply eat to our heart's content and not be bothered about the end result? The answer is "smart therapy".

Our bones become brittle as we grow old and need sufficient tending. There are two ways to keep your bones fit:

a) Care from the beginning- which is the best option.

b) Care nonetheless- it is never too late!

Both these angles require healthy food, proper diet and mental wellness. Women rarely achieve the golden balance of these tree aspects. To fight this problem, one should make use of alternate sources of nutrition.

This is where food supplement come to our assistance. The absorption of calcium in the human body is a slow process. The amount of calcium required by women increases four fold after growth, pregnancy, lactation and the additional household chores.

This requirement is rarely met by our everyday sources of nutrition. Calcium supplements ensure that the woman gets her share of nutrient at all times. It is difficult to take care of women's nutrition in the stressful life we lead today.

Food supplements will help the woman take care of her health with minimum fuss. To know how you too can improve nutrition in your diet with the help of food supplements, visit http://www.getprograde.com

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By Jayson Hunter

It is surprising that a modern day pauper can accumulate more items for his lunch or dinner than a prince of yesterday. Nowadays, any average man can manage to arrange his dining table with rice from China, vegetables from Australia, apples from California, oranges from Brazil, and so on. So, it is obvious that taking a balanced diet for a modern man should be quite easy.

In spite of this fact, a substantial number of people (even in the developed countries) cannot manage to take a balanced diet. This is because of the busy schedule they need to follow in their day-to-day lives. However, most of them are not negligent enough to skip a balance diet and depend only on junk food. They look for some natural food supplement that provides them with adequate nutrition.

While some people look for natural food supplement solution, some others manufacture products to supply them the same. Biocare is a leading name in the field of natural health care solution. With the help of unlimited products and rich manufacturing technique, together with fresh natural ingredients, this company boasts of being one of the top notch suppliers of multivitamins and food supplements.

There are a whole lot of products available from this company. They offer multiple health care solutions. Biocare Adult Multivitamins & MineralsBiocare, Junior Multivitamins & MineralsBiocare, One-A-Day Multivitamins & Minerals (with Lutein & bilberry), and Biocare Vitaforte Banana Multivitamins & Minerals are a few of which mention must be made.

Among others that are worth mentioning are Biocare VitaGuard Multivitamins & Minerals, Lifeplan Multivitamins Formula8 (no Iron), Seven Seas Health Care Cod Liver Oil Plus, and Multivitamins One-a-Day, etc. All the products from Biocare are made with utmost care, maintaining high level of hygienic. The ingredients are also collected from fresh natural products. So, the users get maximum benefit, and no side-effect is experienced by those who consume them.

By John Hayden

A common problem many of us experience is the spiraling down of our energy, concentration, and stamina. This is a fatigue that can't be fixed with a cup of coffee and a donut. The malaise that is over taking you drains not only your energy, but the will to wake up in the morning and enjoy the rest of the day.

While you might be taking a multivitamin or eating the right foods, the truth is your lack of drive and feelings of melancholy might actually come from not having enough of what keeps your brain balanced and functioning well. No amount of sleeping on the sofa will help because the problem isn't your tired achy muscles or lack of will power; it's a matter of your brain getting what it needs. If your body isn't getting the raw material it needs to 'feed your head' you can suffer a variety of symptoms that seem physical or mental in origin. If your body isn't producing 5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP you need to find a way to get this into your diet.

What is 5-HTP?
5-HTP is an amino acid that works within the body to produce important brain chemicals like tryptophan and serotonin. According to some theories, stress and poor dietary choices lower serotonin levels. This condition makes you feel tired, gives you episodes of depression, will cause you frequent headaches, and will allow you to experience muscle aches and pains. In addition to that, low serotonin levels will also cause food cravings for sugar and carbohydrates, which will just worsen the condition.

There are several conditions, which are common with low serotonin levels, these include but are not limited to: premenstrual syndrome, fibromyalgia, obesity, bulimia, insomnia, sleep apnea, and migraines.

According to studies, by increasing your 5-HTP you can also increase the serotonin levels in your body which alleviates these symptoms.

Where to find 5-HTP
Fortunately, 5-HTP is readily available worldwide. It is sold either alone or incorporated with other supplements or as a solitary aid for depression, as a sleep aid, and as a natural appetite suppressant. It is also often used as a supplement to remedy withdrawal symptoms that occurs after taking MDMA (Ecstasy) which is known to deplete serotonin in the brain.

Any proof that 5-HTP works?
There have been medical trails that indicate 5-HTP works as an effective antidepressant agent. Even patients diagnosed as 'therapy resistant' showed signs of improvement taking this supplement.

Headaches and Migraine
Chronic headaches seriously reduce the quality of someone's life. Researchers have found that many chronic headache suffers have low serotonin levels in their tissues as opposed to non-headache suffers. A steady treatment of 5-HTP has shown to be useful in preventing migraine headaches from occurring.

Many offer 5-HTP along with other herbs and amino acids to help balance and improve brain function. This is highly advisable because getting your dose of 5-HTP from a food supplement which incorporates other herbs will help you get the optimal benefit your can get from this amino acid.

By Cynthia Wang-Tan

Health condition of a man depends largely on what he eats. If he eats healthy and balanced food on regular basis, he will have better chance of living a healthy life. Otherwise he will have less chance of maintaining a sound body. In order to manage a balanced diet, one needs to put extra effort that requires extra time. With a very busy schedule to follow in everyday, it becomes difficult for anybody to manage all the things that constitute a balanced diet.

So, there occurs the necessity of something that is easily available; and yet, highly nutritious. The name Solgar comes to the fore first wherever there is a discussion on food supplements. It is company engaged in manufacturing multivitamins and natural food supplements. Products made by this company are rich in nutritional value and devoid of all kinds of harmful reactions that the traditional products have in plenty.

With a large number of products in its list, it boasts of being the best name in the field of multivitamins and natural health supplements. As of now, the company has more than 450 products under its disposal. All the products are unique in their capability and effectiveness. Being made with purely natural sources and processed in a highly hygienic environment, products of this company provides benefit to the users sans a bit of harm.

The worldwide popularity of the products made by Solgar has made way for a commercial avenue for various agencies world over. At present, there are a number of agencies engaged in marketing the products made by this famous food supplement company. Some of these companies are selling the products online, over the Internet. Due to various factors, they can sell the products at lower rate than other type of agencies. So, it may be possible to get the products at cheap rate from the online shops.

By John Hayden

With to-days fast pace and our hectic lifestyles we need all the energy our bodies can provide. That is why if we want as much energy as possible we must look after our bodies.

It is important to note that if the lack of energy persists regardless of a healthy diet and proper vitamins, it is highly advisable to consult your doctor just to be sure all is ok before purchasing a health food supplement.

Going without proper meals especially over long spells of the day will most definitely reduce your energy so much. You should always eat small healthy quantities of food at least every couple of hours. What you input to your body in regular healthy food and proper vitamins you will get back in health and energy.

6 important tips for energy are as follows:

• Always have a proper healthy breakfast every morning; it really is the most important start to your day where food is concerned.

• With so many different recommendations for a healthy breakfast, it really is about finding which of the healthy recipes suit you best. A product like Oatmeal is great as it is high in fibre and will give you plenty of energy. You should also include fruit.

• I like to vary what I have for breakfast each morning as much as possible, example Oatmeal porridge and some fruit one morning, 2 soft boiled eggs and fruit another. It is what suits your taste best.

• A glass of freshly squeezed orange juice instead of that cup of coffee is much better. Eliminating the caffeine.

• A small portion of fruit and a fistful of nuts are great for your break at eleven o'clock

• We all know that fish is one of the best foods there is, that is why for lunch to include a meal with such fish as sardines, salmon or mackerel is so important.

• All of above should be complemented with a proper health food supplement.

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By Timothy Greene

As the types of food we eat become more nutritionally bankrupt, we need to look for other sources to help pick up the slack. I am a huge proponent of eating the right types of food as often as possible in order to experience a high degree of health. The fact remains, however, that sometimes our bodies need a little extra help in doing this because of the nature and quality of the food we eat. So even if we assume a starting point of you eating a well balanced mostly fruit and vegetable diet, what is it that we may need to add?

Most of the time I don't think we need to get overly specific and target only certain micro nutrients or vitamins. I believe that the best approach is to get back to the basics. Go for overall effectiveness by taking a more general approach.

Americans for the most part are eating poor quality foods that have been stripped of vital nutrients. We don't consume enough fruits and vegetables to get the job done. Therefore, we are not usually deficient in one nutrient, but many. Getting back to the basics would mean to consume a product that would give you a little bit of many things A whole food supplement seeks to do that.

Whole food supplements are made by concentrating foods into a pill form. Picture crushing up a group of your favorite fruits and vegetables and putting the powder into capsule form. This way you get all of the benefits of the fruits and vegetables. It makes more sense to do this than to say let me just take a vitamin C pill, vitamin E, or vitamin D. The whole food supplement will give you all of these plus other essential ingredients.

Doesn't that make sense to you? Again it's best to eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables, but if you fall short why not get those nutrients in the next best way.

You will need to do your homework. There are many companies selling whole food supplements. Just like everything else in life, you need to do some research to examine their commitment to quality. Remember that price should not always be the only determining factor as sometimes you do get what you pay for.

By Dr. John Kosinski

Metagenics is a well known brand when nutritional supplements are talked about. It makes vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements and is one of the most rapidly growing manufacturers of alternative healthcare. Metagenics claims to have adequate proof and is confident about its calcium supplements and this was done after a complaint was registered. However, they also provide knowledge about the relationship of calcium and osteoporosis, a disease found in women that weakens the bones of the patient.

Nowadays, there are so many companies and brands for nutritional supplements that it becomes very difficult for the buyer to decide what is good for him. Another side of the truth is that we do not get nutritious food and even if we pay attention to fulfilling the needs of our body, the presence of pesticides and chemicals do not let our bodies get the maximum of it. This is the reason why the image of fruits and vegetables has become different in the present scenario.

More and more people opt for nutritional supplements and most of them have forgotten the nature's way of providing nutrition to their bodies. Food supplements become very essential when anyone is unable to eat sufficient and right food items or one has to recover from a long disease. If you try to recover in a nature's way, you will find that it will take lot of time and this might keep you weak and prone to further diseases. But, if you are in need of dietary supplement on regular basis, try to go in nature's way. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables and preferably have organic products.

Manufacture of food supplements is a big business. Remember this before you go and buy some of the supplements. Metagenics is a renowned name and recommended by many medical professionals. Yet some of the complaints against this company and number of dissatisfied customers cannot be overlooked. One of the facts is that the supplement that you select and opt should suit you and your body. You must find positive impact of the nutritional supplements that you are taking. This is most important.

By Hemant Chourasia

The food supplement business is booming, No where is this more evident than on the internet where thousands of companies compete to offer the latest cure all's and at the best discounted prices. Americans will spend $30 billion this year alone on anti-oxidants. Europe is catching up fast with growth in the bio actives market reaching 35% last year. All very good news for the manufacturers and large multinationals who have jumped on the band wagon, but what about the unfortunate consumer who wants to augment their nutrition with a supplement, but doesn't want to waste half their life searching through thousands of identical brands, gaining a PhD in nutritional studies along the way, before purchasing that all important anti-oxidant, which promises to be the elixir they have been searching for all along.

The solution!

The answer, in a nutshell, is not in fact in a nutshell, it may in fact, be in an oyster shell. There are few supplements on the market that contain the variety and quality of micro nutrients, in the one place, as oyster extract.

The product!

Oyster extract is the dried meat of the oyster, usually but not always excluding the shell. It is then powdered and placed in a capsule or made into a tablet and packaged ready for oral consumption. Assuming it is manufactured with due regard for the time of harvest, it contains all 59 of the trace elements needed by the body, vitamins, amino acids, taurine, omega 3 & 6 fish oils and it is the highest natural source of the trace element zinc. Only oyster extract harvested at times of the year when zinc potency is high can boast this claim, and very few of the companies making oyster extract recognise this.

The history!

Oyster extract has been used for centuries in eastern medicine for liver cleansing and healthy male sexual functioning. In recent decades however our knowledge of micro nutrients has grown. Research in the last 50 years into the role of zinc in human biochemistry has drastically increased the uses to which oyster extract can be put in human nutrition.

The science!

We now know that zinc controls over 300 enzyme reactions in the body. These enzymes govern the way we look, feel and think. Everything from immunity, to sexual health, to skin condition and DNA synthesis rely on the correct levels of zinc for proper physiological functioning. However oyster extract also contains all of the 59 trace elements the body needs, vitamins, fish oils, amino acids and good levels of taurine. It is this combination of essential nutrients that make it a whole food and a food supplement all in one.

The co-factors!

One of the unique aspects of oyster extract powder is that it contains not only high levels of zinc but also significant levels of zinc's co-factors. These include copper and manganese. This is a very important fact as taking zinc on it's own can lead to imbalances in other trace elements in the body as they can have a negative feedback effect on each other. For example taking zinc on it's own can lead to copper deficiency. Oyster extract has both elements in a balanced form, just as nature intended.

The various brands!

Not all oyster extract powders are the same. Most use oysters harvested when the oyster's meat yield is high and this is when the zinc concentration is lowest. These tend to be the cheaper ones from New Zealand, China and Japan. Water quality from the growing areas is also something not easily traced in countries who do not have trade agreements with the US and Europe. Other oyster extracts are in pill form so half the weight is binding agents and excipients with no nutritional value. Some brands actually include the shell, which means there is very little extract in the product and even less potency.

The best brands!

There are however some very potent ones on the market who harvest the oysters at the right time and process the oysters with this same potency in mind. While more expensive, they far out weigh the synthetic alternatives on the market and are ultimately money well spent when one considers the benefits of taking a superior product.

The alternatives!

There are many synthetic zinc supplements on the market. The efficacy of many of these synthetic zinc supplements is questionable. These hard pills and lozenges have to disintegrate and bind to transport proteins before leaving the stomach or the zinc is useless. The zinc receptor cells are located in the duodenum and once zinc passes here very little uptake can occur. This is why eating foods rich in zinc is the best policy. These foods have the zinc already bound to active transport molecules such as amino acids and certain acids. This makes zinc from natural sources much more bio available. This is the case with oyster extract powder.

The high risk groups!

In Western society moderate to severe zinc deficiency is restricted to certain groups. These include the elderly who have a reduced ability to absorb zinc, vegetarians who are not diligent on zinc intake, alcoholics who excrete a lot of zinc via the kidneys, and athletes and body builders who loose more zinc through sweat and have an increased demand to their exercise regimes. Sexually active males should also be careful about zinc intake.

The benefits!

High potency oyster extract is a very good supplement to treat any of the symptoms of zinc deficiency. These include skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis and psoriasis. Likewise brittle nails and weak or falling hair are early signs of zinc deficiency.

People with compromised immunity or those trying to prevent and eliminate infection can use it as an immune booster.

For men's sexual health it is excellent for prostate health, testicular health and better all round libido. In women it can also boost hormone levels which counteract osteoporosis and increase libido.

Oyster extract also contains useful amounts of taurine which has a cardio protective effect.

The conclusion!

If you feel you are zinc deficient or have any of the symptoms of zinc deficiency consult your health adviser and/or decide on a zinc replenishment plan that is suitable for your lifestyle. Think before you zinc!

Stephen Kavanagh is a Marine Biologist and nutrition activist. His company, Gaia Biotechnology Ltd. is developing a range of bio active whole food supplements. To learn more about the most potent oyster extract powder available, zinc deficiency, zinc supplements, the benefits of zinc therapy or to try the product visit: http://www.oystermax.com

By Stephen Kavanagh

We all harbor the hope that we are eating right. More often than not, that's easier said than done. The demands of work and family drain our time and our patience. We live fast and eat worse. And try to compensate by taking handfuls of vitamins and other over-the-counter supplements.

The question is...can all that pill popping be good for you? According to nutritionists, the short answer is no. At the very least, say many nutritionists -- if you're missing the mark on a healthy diet, then whole food supplements are at least a step in the right direction.

Whole food supplements are made from organic, animal and plant tissues. In other words: fruits and vegetables grown in mineral-rich soils, without chemicals, pesticides, preservatives, or additives of any kind. This non-toxic nutrient-rich produce is made into supplements, which are clinically designed to target nutritional deficiencies that affect various parts of our bodies.

Whole food supplements are what their name suggests: Supplements made from concentrated whole foods. Here is an example. Tomatoes are rich in both Vitamin C and Vitamin E. However, to get the full benefit of these vitamins you would have to consume close to a dozen good size tomatoes a day. It would be hard to find a person that would or could do that on a daily basis. But... dehydrate them grind them up and put them into a soluble capsule and you are good to go. It takes only a moment to take a few capsules and you have gotten the benefits of a whole garden of tomatoes.

Because these supplements are made from natural foods, they contain the entire complex of vitamins and minerals as well as all the micro-nutrients and synergistic factors found in nature. Which -- in case you didn't know - are necessary for the vitamin or mineral to complete its action in the body.

Synthetic vitamins recreate only a potion of what is need to reap the full benefits of its nutrition. When vitamins appear in nature there is a slew of accompanying enzymes, coenzymes, antioxidants, trace elements, and activators that help the body absorb the vitamins. When a vitamin is created synthetically, the team of other elements that help the vitamin be absorbed are not recreated. No evidence suggests that synthetics are damaging to one's health in the recommended dosage but, at very least, they are poor investment in your overall health. Much of a synthetics offered nutrients are lost because it cannot be absorbed.

Synthetics are appealing when sitting on the store shelves next to whole food supplements because whole food are often up to twice the price. Think next time your at the market. It doesn't matter if it is cheaper if it doesn't work. Also keep in mind, many vitamins and minerals require fats to be absorbed correctly. Diets that remove all or most fats from the diet usually keep your body from getting the nutrients it needs.

By Mason Curry

When it comes to having a healthy lifestyle, the first thing you are told is that you have to change your diet and opt for a healthy one. This means that you will have to eat more vegetables, fruits and organic food. However, this can be quite hard, especially when you have a nine-to-five job and a family to take care of. This is when the food supplements come to your help.

Food supplements are mainly natural substances, extracted from plants and animal products which have the goal of offering your body all the nutrients it may lack. So, if you are not able to always plan a consistent, yet fat free and nourishing meal, you can still give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to stay fit.

There are many things that healthy diet and food supplements have in common. The first thing, as I mentioned above, is that most of them are natural, which means that you will enjoy the benefits they offer without being afraid that your body will be affected by or react in a negative manner to one or more of their ingredients. Just like healthy food, these supplements take nature as their help, not chemical substances.

The second thing that they share is the fact that they protect your body from the fat intrusion, do not let it accumulate on your body, as both healthy food and supplements are boosting your metabolism, thus determining it to burn more calories. For this reason, food supplements are recommended for people who want to lose some weight, along with a proper diet and an exercise program.

Next on our list of similarities is their power to give you more energy that you used to have. Thus old people or people who have been affected by the chronic fatigue, which keeps making victims in all developed countries, are strongly encouraged both to eat fresh and natural food and to take food supplements which will increase the amount of energy they have. These are the best two ways in which you can be energetic again and feel that you can live your life to the fullest.

It is highly important to understand that the modern lifestyle is no longer a healthy one and that you will need food supplements to keep your body in good shape for a longer period. So refrain from all the unhealthy foods and start complementing your diet with the substances your body so much longs for. You will see the positive results of such an approach in a matter of weeks.

By Roger Clark

The time has come to reverse the clock. This does not mean making the second hand go backwards. As you may know, this may mean going and finding the best in order to keep your youthfulness alive. If this is not happening naturally for you, then finding anti-aging food supplement products can be a way to help you reverse time to your younger years. If you know and compare what is available, you will have the ability to find what is best for your youthful needs.

If you want to start anti-aging, then you will want to be sure to find the right products that are available to you. Not all of the products may fit your needs and what your body is telling you. Because of this, you will want to be sure to compare the products that are available to you and make sure that they are going to offer you the best for all of your needs. There are several companies that are working towards giving you the best. By finding the one that is best for you, there will be the ability for you to stop the process of aging and begin the process of staying young, healthy and balanced.

The first company that is renowned for offering anti-aging food supplement products is Waiora. This is a specialty company that has found a way to combine a variety of foods in order to offer a complete pack of the food groups in one bottle. The anti-aging food supplement products that are offered from this particular company will allow you to get exactly what you need by simply taking a tablet twice a day.

A second company that offers supplements that are similar to this is Baar. This particular company has all natural products that will provide you with the anti-aging materials that you need. They also have other options for anti-aging, such as melatonin. This is a drug that is also known to help anti-aging. By combining the new technologies of medicine with all natural food supplements, this company is able to offer the best of both worlds.

A third company that offers products of food for anti-aging is Nutri-Spa. This particular company, instead of focusing on combining the best of ingredients, finds alternative options for age loss. By taking extracts from food, collagen from whey, digestive enzymes, and other nutrients in varieties of food, they are able to make a mixture especially designed to take away wrinkles and help with metabolism. They have found ways to help collagen in the skin to reproduce quicker, as well as help other cells in the body to stop the aging process by offering supplement of food for your health.

Of course, these are only a few of the well known products that are available. There are several companies and sources that are willing to help you with your endeavors to stay young. If you are not sure exactly what you want, then you can look at reviews from individuals as well resources, directories and information portals that will offer you what you want. Over time, you will be able to see what the different types of products are and how they can help you to stop time.

Finding the perfect anti-aging food supplement products is a great way to make sure that you keep your appearance up to date. By looking into specialty stores and reviewing what is available you will be able to have the best of both worlds. The first is the body that is younger and still vital. The second is the ability to have the wisdom that is needed in order to find the perfect supplements.

By Julie Health

The proliferation of health conscious men and women have been increasing steadily over the past number of years and ever since then, several things have occurred. Individuals are starting to return to all-natural or organic products such as Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer and also folks are finding approaches to keep themselves healthy. Most people are having a popularity over organic and natural supplements that will help them maintain the correct amount of nutrition every day because of this. Some supplements even state they heal several diseases. Then the trouble appears.

Lots of people are left confused with the concept of herbal supplements curing human diseases. It might be brought on account of false advertising; however, this concern needs to be cleared up. Several herbal supplement businesses publicise their merchandise in a way that gives consumers an concept that it can truly cure conditions or illnesses. So what exactly is the difference?

In summary, a medicine is some thing that may be used to cure, avoid, or treat a disease. Basically, these drugs can be made of chemicals to increase the good quality of life of a person or extend it and have approved therapeutic claims. Your pharmacy paracetamol, a drug, is proven to cure or lower the body temp of a person having a fever, although Vitamin C or ascorbic acid is proven to remedy scurvy.

On the other hand, herbal or nutritional supplements for example Lorna Vanderhaeghe merchandise are food preparations made to provide all or a part of nutritional needs of a person. These merchandise can't report that it can heal human conditions or health problems. The dietary supplements contain vitamin, amino acids, minerals, and plant fibre as an extra source of nutrients for a person.

An example of an herbal supplement is Vega Whole Food Health Optimizer. This item is made from natural plant-based whole food that give buyers broad spectrum protein, essential fatty acids, good quality carbohydrates, ChlorEssence (high CGF Chlorella), MacaSure (organic gelatinized Maca), probiotics, digestive enzymes, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. This item, Vega Entire Food Health Optimizer, doesn't claim to heal any condition which, in turn, doesn't mistake consumers.

PGX, a food supplement, is made to assist owners within their weight reduction programs. This kind of herbal supplement has a great deal of plant fibre which is water-soluble. Some of its rewards include control and balance of blood sugar levels, and lowered cholesterol although helping you shed pounds. PGX is an excellent source of fibre which is very good for everyone.

Education is required to help keep away from the misunderstanding of organic supplements or food supplements as medications. Legal guidelines of countries should be tight in releasing licenses to businesses that may possibly give invalid details to consumers. Men and women will become more aware when getting herbal merchandise in terms of authenticity and effectiveness.

Keep in mind that supplements such as Lorna Vanderhaeghe products aren't food or medicine substitutes. They are produced to supplement your current current food diet. Herbal products are completely risk-free so long as they are legitimate. Keep your own self safeguarded and always go through the label to keep you knowledgeable.

By Deborah Shaw

In a perfect world you would be able to get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids from our food that our bodies need.
The fact is almost 90 per cent of us do not eat the three servings of wholegrain a day which we should eat.

Good nutrition is very important in achieving an optimal healthy body. With the hectic lifestyle most people lead these days; we never always get to have a proper balanced and healthy diet.

Health certainly is the most crucial aspect of ones life. Dietary supplements when taken properly can help towards having that healthy life.

A list of tips and benefits from health foods supplements are as follow.

• People like body builders, and other such athletes are supposed to take extra intake of recommended nutrients, and where the normal sometimes fails to provide them with the extra amount of vitamins they require, they take health food supplements.

• Pregnant women need supplements also such as iron, and calcium. Children also do not always consume enough iron.

• To-day more than ever supplements are a necessity to providing ones body with the proper minerals including nutrients in order to strengthen the immune system and create healthy cells.

• Dietary supplements such as herbs consist of natural products. They are extracts from plant foods such as seeds, stems, roots, flowers and leaves.

• One should always consult their doctor before starting a supplement routine.

• Never purchase cheap supplements and always purchase in a health food store, not in a supermarket.

• Who benefits from health food supplements mainly? People on diets. Body builders. Athletes. Vegetarians older adults, almost every body when taken properly.

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By Timothy Greene

Dietary food supplement is a preparation intended to provide nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acid, or amino acids. Sometimes it happens that they are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity in a person's diet.

The responsibilities of FDA's post marketing admit is monitoring safety, reporting of voluntary dietary supplement adverse event and information of product like claims, labeling, package inserts and accompanying literature.

Dietary food supplements for weight reduction formed of a mixture of a sugar based confectionary contain therapeutic amounts of chitosan, kava and a fat burning nutriceutical.

They are a metabolite or concentrate of a health supplement whose main purpose is to provide nutrients which are not present in sufficient quantity in an individual diet.

They are essential components needed by the human body as they help in repair, development and growth of muscle tissues.

It consist of non starch polysaccharides and other plant components such as cellulose waxes etc. It is an effective supplement in marinating health and preventing diseases.

It heal the disorders of gastrointestinal, colon cancer, low cholesterol, constipation etc, Dietary food supplements consist of herbs or botanicals which increasingly being used by as they are claim to be safe from food allergies, heath conditions.

It also contains a mineral substance which is a non organic that acts a building blocks for other cells and enzymes.

It helps in maintaining the balance in the body fluids, delivering oxygen to cells. It will help in curing the disease like anemia, hypertension, and diabetes.

They can be consumed in the form of powder, tablets, pills or capsules. Dietary food supplement contain the nutraceutical help in curing the osteoporosis and hypertension.

Dietary food supplement contains the vitamin needed in small concentration to do several metabolic reactions in living organism.

Dietary food supplement contains vitamin are often needed for skin, growth and repair of cells and tissue and also help in proper ingestion of food, produce antibodies and assist in the manufacturing red blood cells.

Weight loss diet food supplement is consisting of vitamin, amino acid, metabolites, minerals and enzymes and organ tissue. It being increasingly taken by people reduces their weight and looks younger.

It also claim to promote strengthen vitality, sexual health, skin texture, new hair growth, weight loss and immune system, lessen joint pains and stiffness and provide better sleep as well.

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By Ricky Lim

Are Health Food Supplements Really Effective?

It seems health food supplements are the enduring fad these days and they are easily available over the counter. Many are openly advertised to mitigate, treat or sometimes even cure a certain illness or debilitating condition. Some even promise to 'help cure' a long list of illnesses or nutritional deficiencies commonly suffered by many people.

Labeling Health Food Supplements

But are they really effective? Health food supplements, to be labeled as such, must contribute to the dietary needs of the individual, in the form of minerals, vitamins, fatty or amino acids. As such, they are classified in the United States as food but in other countries that may be considered drugs. The difference lies in the specific countries laws, and not in the item itself.

Furthermore, they need to fulfill any or a combination of the following functions:
1. rectify a nutritional deficiency to 'normal' levels
2. enhance a foodstuff's nutritional contents
3. complement a regular diet.

The first refer to food supplements that are taken directly in the form of tablets, capsules or tea to provide nutrition not otherwise available due to allergies, intolerance or similar reasons. Such health food supplements are ingested in lieu of drugs, and in such cases function like medicine.

In the second, the health food supplement is added to the foodstuff, which is labeled 'fortified' by the element. There are often seen in baby formulas (fortified with iron, etc.), those for the elderly or pregnant women (fortified with calcium), and the common, ubiquitous iodized salt and toothpaste with fluoride.

The last is probably the most common and most recognized. Like the multivitamin supplements and similar items that contain ordinary health nutrients, these health food supplements may also be derived from quaint sources like mushroom, fruits, tree parts and leaves. Often they contribute trace minerals or other substances that act directly on the body metabolism like anti-oxidants, or help body organs perform their function better.

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Health Food Supplements

But do they work? Many do, such as niacin in bread; Vitamin D in margarine and other foods; calcium, iron and other minerals in beverages and many other instances that we take for granted. However, there are others, especially those newer faddish concoctions, that has been proven to be of no or very low nutritional value, yet are touted as beneficial to the body.

Sometimes, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. Flavonoids, for example, which are found in many plant foods, have been trumpeted by a soy sauce company as beneficial to health. However, studies have shown that in terms of volumes, the intake of salt could be ten times that of flavonoids before the flavonoids' effect is felt. In short, you may not die of cancer, but you would surely succumb to cirrhosis of the liver because of the amount of salt ingested.

So, are health food supplements really effective? They are, most of the time though indiscriminate use is not advised. Lose-11-Pounds.com

By Stuart Miles

Foods heal illness, provide our cells with energy, prevent disease and build our immunity. Only whole, natural foods have this life-supporting power. Not vitamins, not multivitamins and not drugs. Whether you are suffering from a common cold, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, cancer, mouth sores, diabetes, prostate problems, PMS, osteoporosis, joint pain, headaches, back pain or any other symptom or disease, you absolutely need the full range of nutrients that are only found in nature's real, whole, pure foods.

Vitamins and multivitamins are not foods. In fact, they are a collection of chemicals. Over the years, food science researchers have identified a great number of important food substances that are far more important than vitamins or minerals! This amazing discovery explains why vitamin and mineral pills just do not work as well as whole foods and whole food supplements.

The key is that foods, including the foods organic and wild crafted whole food supplements, contain a wide variety of nutrients that our bodies desperately need and use to maintain health, healing, prevention and immunity. These nutrients include vitamins and minerals, but also trace minerals, enzymes, flavonoids, carotenoids, pigments, terpenes, chlorophyll, coenzymes, covitamins, amino acids and much much more.

The scientific fact is that, without these important nutrients, our bodies cannot heal or prevent disease. And, scientists absolutely cannot create or duplicate any of these natural food ingredients in their laboratories. Therefore, without real foods, we cannot survive and we cannot heal.

Scientists cannot duplicate nature's food nutrients or the wondrous complexity and healing power of real foods. Vitamin supplements (which are only PARTS of foods) contain only vitamins, leaving out all of the real, natural, life-supporting nutrients named above. Without synergists -- cofactors existent within the whole food complex, the body continues to be starved of micronutrients needed for healing, repair and prevention.

Whole food supplements, on the other hand, contain complete sets of complex nutrients that interrelate and work together within nature's foods for our health benefit. Vitamins are never found alone (in isolation) in nature. Our goal is to nutrify (feed) the entire body with complete, nutrient-dense foods, not just vitamins. 

 

Here is what you will find with non-food supplements:
    * Isolated vitamins and minerals
    * Nonfood substances
    * Artificial potency
    * Measurements in milligrams and IUs of ingredients
    * Most frequently, companies infuse their so-called "food" supplements with isolated vitamins, minerals and amino acids

Here is what you will find in a real whole food nutritional supplement:
    * Complete foods
    * Complete nutrients and their natural cofactors
    * Vitamins & minerals contained within the foods
    * Naturally occurring quantities of milligrams of a wide array of nutrients

FOOD IS FUEL FOR OUR BODIES. Vitamins are not foods, they are just singular chemicals. Foods contain properties that are only made in nature. To give your body a fighting chance and to build your health, start yourself and your family on a regimen of whole food nutritional supplments. Demand 100% organic and/or wild crafted supplements to maximize your health.

Shane is a researcher and writer in the area of nutrition and health. He is not only a CNC but also is devoted to furthering the cause of whole food supplements over vitamins which are synthetic isolated chemicals. His contributions are featured at http://www.nutritional-life.com

By Shane Marlow

Have you ever wondered what food supplements you could use aside from those recommended by doctors. Most of the time doctors would recommend multivitamins as supplements for a diet and healthy body. They are usually sold in tablet form and pills and sometimes may cost a lot. But there are other natural food supplements that you could use as alternative to over the counter tablets and pills recommended by doctors.

When you want food supplements for your body, it means you want to have a healthy body and mind. You want to feel good that you are taking in vitamins or supplements that would make your body healthy and well.

Some of the natural food supplements are so common that you fail to notice them. They are just there in your regular diet and their use should be enough to supplement your dietary needs.

Vegetable, fruit milk shakes

Yes, fruits, vegetables milk shakes could be daily food supplements that you could use as alternative to vitamin tablets. There is so much energy and vitamins in these shakes that you could use them as a source supplement for your dietary needs. Example, mango and strawberry shakes has a lot of vitamin c that a glass of it could give you the daily doze of vitamin c that you need without having to take in a tablet or a pill. It is even very tasty that you would enjoy the delicious flavor and could custom make it to your palate's appetite.

Vegetable and fruit salad meals with twists

Salads are another way of spicing up your food supplement. Instead of taking in multivitamins in tablets, you could take your time preparing the salad of your choice. You would enjoy the fun of munching on the leaves of lettuce, the sweetness of carrots and potatoes and the fun of having to prepare your meal every time you want to and have to eat it. Your meal wouldn't have to be as dull as taking in a tablet and drinking water to have it swim into your stomach. It would be a simple adventure into your culinary talents in preparing your meal at the same time enjoying the deliciousness of the flavors combined.

Natural herbal tea and coffee

After a great meal, perhaps you could try coffee or tea. It has been proven that tea and coffee contain anti oxidants which will help you in having a healthy body and mind. Herbal teas also help in digestion. It could also be a tasty drink once mixed with other flavors. These would be wonderful after each meal, to chase away the tasty meals that you have had and give your body the aid to digest the food elements that you have eaten.

Daily doze of skim milk

Milk as a food supplement would be good at night. It is safe to drink cool or warm and could be a good aid to strengthen your bones and give you a good skin. Should you be uninterested with the taste of fresh milk, do not worry. Milk can be flavored with other tasty ingredient; such as fruits or vegetables and you could create your own flavor that you feel you would want to have for each day.

Look into your refrigerator and you just might find food that would be a good food supplement for your body. You do not need to buy expensive over the counter pills to supplement your body with the necessary nutrients it needs. All you need is a creative mind and an adventurous attitude towards the culinary science of mixing and matching your food to have it healthy and taste to your own needs and wants. Over the counter tablets of food supplements come from natural ingredients and those natural ingredients are just around the supermarket and your refrigerator. Use your creative genius in the kitchen and you would come up with tasty food supplements that does not cost as much and taste as bland as the tablets and pills.

By Mario SK Churchill