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Supplements go sustainable | responsibly harvested ingredients in supplements
A few decades ago, when supplements were still in small demand, the ingredients supply seemed inexhaustible. But during the past 15 years, the booming global supplements market has put a squeeze on natural resources
Supplement survey
Do you have so many bottles spilling out of your vitamin cabinet that you can't keep track of what's really essential? Maybe it's time to rethink your daily pill routine, and zero in on the right mix for your health needs. First, start with a daily multivitamin.
Get Supplement Savvy
Get Supplement Savvy Vitamin makeovers to help you reassess your needs By Brooke Foster With hundreds of vitamins, minerals, and herbs on the market, selecting the ones most beneficial for your particular health concerns can be confusing. Although most people know the importance of taking a daily multivitamin, what other supplements could help you achieve optimal health and wellness and perhaps ward
Supplement Tips
Suzanne Girard Eberle- Q. How can I choose the best multivitamin for general health?A. Use these four tips to pick the multivitamin or mineral supplement thats right for you: Look for a USP dietary supplement verified mark on the product label, which indicates the multivitamin meets quality standards set by the United States Pharmacopeia. The USP mark means the supplement has passed tests to ensure
Supplements To Ease Aging
Supplements won't stop the aging process, but they can help you avoid some of the biggest problems associated with aging. Recommendation Rationale Notes Calcium 1,000-1,200 mg/day Calcium is crucial for strong bones and teeth. If intake is too low, our bodies will take it from our bones. Too much calcium can interfere with the uptake of other nutrients, such as magnesium and zinc. Chondroitin 400
Supplement superstars | Natural health-enhancing products for people of all ages
Does your supplement regimen need a makeover? We asked a team of well-known experts to share their latest choices in natural health-enhancing products for people of all ages
Supplement Update - December 2000
Supplement Update by Anthony Almada, MS Heavy Metal Since its dynamic debut more than 10 years ago, Chromium Picolinate (CrP) has emerged as the king of chromium supplements. While its original use as a body-shape enhancer hasn't really heald up it entered the market as a fat burner and muscle builder new research indicated possible benefits for diabetes and insulin action in the body. Studies have
Supplementing For The Golden Years
Supplementing your diet may never be more important than in your later years. Recommendation Rationale Notes Calcium 750 mg 2x/day Strong bones depend on calcium. Take with magnesium (400 mg/day) so the calcium does not replace magnesium in the body. Calcium carbonate is constipating; many older people find calcium citrate easier to tolerate. Folic acid 400 mcg/day This B vitamin promotes heart health
Supplement Update - November 2000
Supplements by Anthony Almada, M.S. Dairy Fat Friend Could Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) help prevent cancer or aid in weight loss? CLA, found in some dairy products, has shown anticancer activity in numerous animal studies, as well as assisting fat reduction and muscle gain. However, in the body-remodeling category, the 46 human studies of CLA to date have all struck out no fat loss or muscle gain.
Supplements For Postpartum Complaints
Supplements For Postpartum Complaints Giving birth can be both a joyous and stressful occasion. Elizabeth Burch, N.D., of the Eclectic Institute in Portland, Ore., offers the following suggestions to ease the transition into motherhood. Afterpains These are normal occurrences in the first few days following the birth as the uterus contracts to stop bleeding and return itself to a normal size and shape.
Supplements for eye health
Q. After working all day at a computer, my eyes often feel tired and strained. Are there any supplements I can take to support eye health? A: Dry, irritated eyes, blurred vision, headaches, and other symptoms of eyestrain often result from excessive time spent in front of a computer screen. If you have already optimized your work conditions for your eyesdusting your computer screen weekly, reducing
Supplements for cardiac care
Supplement Use Notes Calcium1,0001,200 mg/day. May help reduce systolic blood pressure in people with hypertension; may lower cholesterol. Take supplemental calcium with food to lower risk of kidney stones. Folate (folic acid) 400 mcg/day. May provide significant protection against cardiovascular disease by lowering homocysteine levels in the blood. Take in conjunction with vitamins B6 and B12. Omega-3
Supplements To Keep You Young
Supplements To Keep You Young As you approach 40, you can look forward to gaining a greater sense of peace, self and security. But there will also be more health issues you'll have to face. Consider adding the following supplements to your daily regimen to ward off age-related symptoms. Supplement Daily Dosage Health Benefits Vitamin C up to 4,000 mg enhances immunity and wound healing; protects against
Supplements for a healthy back
Supplements for a healthy back 3 for prevention Supplement What it does Suggested dose Calcium and magnesium Both are bone-strengthening minerals. 600 mg/day calcium, 300 mg/day magnesium (often combined) Glucosamine sulfate Helps build cartilage and tissues supporting spinal discs. 1,500 mg/day, pharmaceutical grade, in single or divided dose Vitamin C Ligaments, tendons, and connective tissues rely
Supplement Scope - June 2000
Supplement Scope Nutrition and exercise biochemist Anthony Almada reviews the research behind some of the latest products on the market. Does the product stand up to its claims? Is it built on marketing rather than science? Or are more studies needed before determining if it really works? The Skinny on Ephedra Currently, the best-selling products in the dietary supplements market contain this popular
Supplements, vegetarian style: vegetarian alternatives to traditional ingredients
Animal-derived ingredients hidden in supplements can be hard to detect. Check out these vegetarian alternatives to traditional ingredients
Supplement Scope - July 2000
Supplement Scope by Anthony Almada Nutrition and exercise biochemist Anthony Almada reviews the latest research behind hot products on the market. Do they live up to their claims? Do they stand on hard science or simply marketing hype? Or are more studies needed before determining if they really work? Not the SAM-e Old Thing Catapulted into fame by media campaigns orchestrated by large pharmaceutical
Supplement Your Skin
Supplement Your Skin If you want to promote healthy skin and avoid future breakouts, try these supplements, recommended by Ann Louise Gittleman, MS, CNS. Zinc (25-50 mg per day) Balances excess copper and helps with scarring. Vitamin E (100-1,200 IUs per day for those with normal blood pressure) Works with selenium to reduce inflammation. Vitamin B6 (50-200 mg per day) Helps metabolize fatty acids
Supplements to help with fatigue
1| American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)>> This herb contains ginsenosides, which are thought to fight fatigue and stress.Recommended dose: 13 grams dried root powder in capsule or tablet form daily, or 35 ml tincture three times daily. 2| B vitamins>> Essential for energy production.Recommended dose: One or two B-vitamin capsules, once a day with meals. B vitamins can be stimulating to some people,
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