Vitamin B12 Deficiency
April 30, 2008
What happens when you don’t get enough vitamin B12? Vitamin B12 deficiency is a very serious problem that can ultimately lead to anemia, heart attack and irreversible nerve damage.
Why do I need to take vitamin B12? Our bodies all need an adequate amount of vitamin B12 to maintain our health. Vitamin B12 helps to regulate the appropriate amount of homocysteine in our blood which, in turn, reduces our risk of heart attack. Vitamin B12 regulates our chemical balance so that we get enough sleep. It regulates our mood and our pain, and it also helps to metabolize fats. Read more
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CoQ10 For All Of Us
April 30, 2008
For as long as I can remember, I’ve seen information here and there about CoQ10. I can’t pass the vitamin section at the local drug store without seeing shelves full of CoQ10 bottles. I’ve done a lot of research on CoQ10 because curiosity got the better of me. Read more
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What is Omega-3 . . . and why you need it!
April 25, 2008
Omega-3, which is primarily found in oily fish, is critical for preventing and treating heart disease by controlling inflammation. With it’s capability to control inflammation, Omega-3 is also known for preventing and treating diabetes, arthritis, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s and, perhaps, cancer. Researchers are even telling us that Omega-3 might be able to fend off cognitive decline and depression. Read more
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How do you Prevent Hangovers?
April 24, 2008
In the last article that I posted about resveratrol, the antioxidant found in red wine, I mentioned that in order to obtain a beneficial amount of resveratrol via the consumption of wine, one would have to drink an outrageous amount of wine each day – about a hundred bottles! Obviously this amount of wine consumption is not practical to say the least but it is a great lead-in for my next topic: The prevention of Hangovers… Read more
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Should I take Resveratrol?
April 24, 2008
What are the best nutritional supplements? I take a wide variety of nutritional supplements and vitamins that complement my workout regime and diet. For the most part, I take nutritional supplements to promote my overall health and to support my immune system. Being a cancer survivor, I am keenly aware of the negative long-term effects of chemotherapy – sometimes I feel like a walking Petri dish.
If I had a premonition that I was going to be stranded on a deserted island, and if I could only pack a few different nutritional supplements, what would I take? The first supplement that I’d take would be a multi-vitamin with, at least, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and zinc – this would round out my diet. Read more
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