Vitamins, dietary supplements, minerals, essential nutrients and multi vitamins, the list goes on and on, and we are inundated with the marketing campaigns of the big vitamin companies, their TV ads are everywhere, but why? Are they really that good for you or is there just a lot of money in the vitamin business that […]
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Which Fish Contain Omega 3 Fish Oils?
So, which fish contain omega 3 fish oils? The most available sources of omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish such as herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, anchovies, tuna and hoki. Some of these are better than others, but a lot of them remain contaminated and polluted waters today. Experts recommend that you do not eat […]
Types of Minerals
Mineral, from the nutritional point of view, is a chemical element which is needed by the body of an organism. This is usually an element other than the four elements primarily needed by organisms- carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Minerals are best supplied to the organisms’ bodies by the diet they consume, specially foods rich […]
Who Needs To Take Vitamins?
Do you need vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements for your health? If you do, which vitamins should you take? Most of us are willing to concede the necessity of having a good balance of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in our daily diet for good health, but many of us wonder if it is […]
Health Dietary Supplements
It’s a fast and hectic life outside and we need lots of energy and stamina to keep up with the flow of time and to be ready for the number of tasks assigned to us. We are so busy that we never pay proper attention towards the kind of food we eat and guess what […]
Health Supplements and Their Supporting Roles
Health supplements carry many benefits, and they can be broken down into several categories. For this article’s purposes, we will look at three different sub-categories: vitamin supplements, herbal supplements, and amino acids. Each category is unique in its own right, and, carries a plethora of health benefits. Vitamin supplements are perhaps the most common among […]
Importance of Vitamins in Your Life
Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only in plants and animals, i.e., living things. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture vitamins (although there are a few exceptions to this). Because of this, they must be supplied either directly in the diet, or by way of dietary supplements. Vitamins […]
Brain Vitamins – Four Essential Nutrients That Enhance Brain Function and Improve Memory
Many of us are obsessed about what is in what we eat. We spend a good amount of time at the cereals aisle of the supermarket, comparing boxes and reading the nutritional labels. Normally, we’d go for the box which has the longer list, because it makes the cereal look and sound “more” nutrient-filled. If […]
Diabetes Symptoms Low Magnesium Levels Connected
In addition to other diabetes symptoms low magnesium levels have been noted in African Americans and Hispanic adults, two groups that have an increased risk for developing type II diabetes. Researchers have suggested that dietary supplements to prevent diabetes type II development should include magnesium. Here we look at the latest research. Magnesium is one […]
Natural Methods to Treat Hypertension
A large number of adults in the U. S. have hypertension. Many of these people are treated by a physician and take medications to lower high blood pressure. With all of the possible side effects and possible negative effects that many pharmaceuticals are known to have, many people prefer to treat hypertension and other ailments […]
Essential Vitamins For Women – Vitamins For Healthy Hair, Skin And Nails
What vitamins are essential for women? Why are vitamins good for your health, for your beautiful and healthy hair, nails and skin? Research has shown that in our hurry up world of fast food, and extreme work schedules we have developed very poor eating habits. This extremely poor diet affecting our general health and energy […]