Supplements

Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in our bodies and also a very important supplement to take. We need calcium to develop bones, teeth, assist in blood clotting, transmit signal through nerve cells, and contract our muscles. Also, it is well known that calcium is crucial for preventing osteoporosis.

Every person can do well to take a calcium supplements, but it is so important for people who don’t consume enough dairy to take them. Many people don’t take the importance of calcium serious enough. A person should get around 1000-1200 mg of calcium each day.

How can you go about picking a calcium supplement? One kind of calcium is called coral calcium (made from marine coral). It is very popular because it naturally has a 2-1 ration of calcium and magnesium. This is a perfect ration to give your body the pH balance it needs. Read the rest of this entry »

The gas Nitric oxide is created by our bodies to help cells communicate with each other. It is made when enzymes break down the amino acid Arginine. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to nutrition, vitamins take a front and center role. In nutrition, we study all the nutrients and substances that are in food. A nutritionist or someone who has studied nutrition looks at food compounds and how it links to diseases and health. It also looks at how food compounds interact in ingestion, absorption, utilization, and excretion.

The six essential nutrients that are important to maintain our body and our health are: vitamins, minerals, water, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. These nutrients are important for us to sustain life and are received through what we eat; they can’t be made.

Currently, the medical community knows of 14 vitamins that humans need. Vitamins were discovered in the 1800s and they are the organic compounds that are in the foods we eat. Because they are organic, they are able to be obliterated by heat; this is different from other materials that aren’t destroyed with heat.

About 100 years ago, scientists were still finding out about new vitamins. They named them with letters from the alphabet; A, B, C, D, E and K. There were vitamins that had the letters F, G, H, I, J, but they did not fit the requirements for a vitamin. They weren’t needed to sustain life. Read the rest of this entry »

The term BCAA is an acronym for branched chain amino acids. It has become more important and is now identified as a significant supplement by the sports nutrition community. BCAA’s are: leucine, isoleucine and valine. Read the rest of this entry »

Much of the low carb diets tell people that they need to eat less fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. These contain carbohydrates and eating less will certainly keep your weight down, but it will also leave a deficiency of needed vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

This means that someone on a low carb diet needs to start using supplements. If you are on a low carb diet or thinking about beginning the diet here are some nutrients you will probably need to supplement.

-Vitamin C

It is found in citrus fruits, berries, fruit juice, fresh
vegetables, potatoes, and tomatoes. A good amount of Vitamin C will help iron to absorb better, maintain healthy blood vessels, and may prevent cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

What exactly does a bodybuilding supplement mean?

It is a supplement that has been produced to make it easier for people to gain weight, build muscle, and strength train. These are the most popular uses for body building supplements.

Right now, there are a huge amount of body building supplement products being produced. Most people have trouble trying to determine what each supplement does and what supplement is right for them. It is a confusing task when looking for a good supplement. It is a good idea to ask your doctor or trainer what would be right for you. If you get their advice, it will make your choice much easier. Read the rest of this entry »

Heart disease is among the number one killers in modern societies. What heart disease is, is inflammation of the arteries. Over 50% of people who have heart attacks have a normal level of cholesterol. What causes the artery to become inflamed is the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, homocysteine, along with large amounts of free radicals caused by hypertension, diabetes, cigarette smoking, fatty meals, and high insulin levels. Every one of these things can cause inflammation of the artery and can be eliminated or reduced by the use of nutritional supplementation.The next deadly disease is cancer. Recently there have been many milestones to help early cancer diagnosis and treatment. People who get cancer usually face a difficult road to recovery and suffer through pain; it often results in death. There is a lot of literature out there that states cancer is a result of DNA cell damage from unstable molecules over the course of time.

Another dangerous disease is the stroke. Five and a half million die from a stroke every year and this is so high because they often occur without warning. It is estimated that 15% of strokes may be related to high levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is a by-product of protein metabolism that is raised in people who have lower levels of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12.

Over 150 million people have diabetes and that number continues to rise. There are so many new cases because people have become resistant to insulin. Doctors treat the blood sugar and not the root of the issue of insulin resistance. What a person eats, the amount pf physical activity and supplements of nutrients will all help a person become more sensitive to their insulin and prevent it from occurring. If you have diabetes then doing those things can help control it. Read the rest of this entry »

The amino acid Lysine is essential to the body. It has to be received from sources that aren’t within our bodies because we don’t produce it. It is a crucial part of protein building and is found in meat, fish, dairy, legumes, and brewer’s yeast.

Lysine is helpful in many bodily functions and has been proven to be effective against cold sores and herpes. It also helps calcium to be absorbed faster in our body. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you know what phytochemicals are? You don’t really need to know the scientific side of it, you need to know that they should be a part of your daily diet. The best sources of phytochemicals are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and nuts.

Even though they can be found in a variety of foods, many people don’t eat nearly enough of them. In the past, there were promotions for people to eat their daily amount of vegetables and fruit, but people still don’t eat the correct amount. Everyone should be eating five servings of fruits and vegetables, but the average person only eats about three and a half. Just over half of those servings come from potatoes, lettuce, and canned tomatoes.

So, you may be eating your daily amounts of vegetables and fruit, but you are most likely NOT getting phytonutrients you need. You will also not be getting the essential vitamins that will help your body function well, even if you get a good variety of fruits and vegetables. Read the rest of this entry »

Many women who want to have children are supposed to take Folic Acid supplements, or eat foods that contain it. Lots of people are aware of this health fact.

The reason women are supposed to have more Folate or Folic Acid in their diet is because it is in the Vitamin B group and help prevents Spina Bifida in infants. This information is well known, but there is ongoing research that has found it can help other problems. Read the rest of this entry »