There are many myths about vitamin C that spread by word of mouth, text, and the internet. These mistaken notions blind people to the health benefits of ascorbic acid – which is another name for vitamin C – so they need to be busted. The difference between natural and synthetic vitamin C The first myth is that there is a difference … Continue reading Debunking popular myths about vitamin C
Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Source: Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage by Dr. Edward Group In an ideal world, you would get all the vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients from a healthy lifestyle and a balanced diet. If you're like many women, life stays full of activities and you may not always have time to … Continue reading Best Vitamins for Women to Support Any Age & Life Stage
Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Millions of Americans rely on these popular pills and liquid elixirs to make it through cold and flu season. But could your favorite over-the-counter cold medicine be putting your cardiovascular health at risk? New research suggests so, warning that cold and flu products containing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and decongestants can increase blood pressure levels while … Continue reading Did you know over-the-counter cold medicines can harm your heart?
Vitamin C is the safest and most effective way of eliminating the threat of sepsis
Virginia-based researchers are urging people to increase their intakes of vitamin C to much higher levels than recommended by most health authorities. They say that vitamin C is the best way to deal with the deadly threat posed by sepsis. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant that bolsters the immune system and the general well-being of a person. … Continue reading Vitamin C is the safest and most effective way of eliminating the threat of sepsis
Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is well-known for its ability to prevent cold – but it does more than that. A new study suggests that the vitamin also plays a role in modulating mental health problems, such as anxiety and anorexia. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked into the effects of vitamin C on … Continue reading Vitamin C levels modulate anxiety and anorexia – study
What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid
Source: What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid by Dr. Edward Group Vitamin B-12 is an essential vitamin that’s necessary for good health. Your body cannot naturally produce it. However, vitamin B-12 is commonly available in various foods and supplements. If you’ve been searching for a B-12 supplement, you might have seen many scientific-sounding ingredients … Continue reading What Is Cyanocobalamin? The B-12 Form You Should Avoid
7 Deadly diseases caused by vitamin D deficiency
A vitamin D deficiency can place you at higher risk for seven life-threatening diseases. Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and overall health. Our bodies naturally synthesize the vitamin when we are exposed to sunlight but we can complement the production by eating the right foods or supplements. Research has shown that a vitamin D deficiency can cause … Continue reading 7 Deadly diseases caused by vitamin D deficiency
Shiny hair, stronger nails: Add these 8 biotin-rich foods to your diet
If you are losing hair faster than normal, you might be one of those rare individuals who suffer from a deficiency of biotin. This is easily remedied, however, by eating foods that are naturally rich in this B vitamin. Also known as vitamin B7, biotin supports the healthy growth of hair, skin, and nails. It is taken … Continue reading Shiny hair, stronger nails: Add these 8 biotin-rich foods to your diet
Discover the benefits of biotin, a little known B-vitamin that can give you that natural, healthy look
If your hair is dry and brittle or if your skin is red and itchy, you may have a biotin deficiency. But what is the B-vitamin called biotin and why is it good for your hair and skin? Biotin is also called vitamin B7. As a water-soluble B-vitamin, biotin doesn’t get stored in fat tissues. Additionally, water-soluble vitamins are quickly … Continue reading Discover the benefits of biotin, a little known B-vitamin that can give you that natural, healthy look
Magnesium and vitamin D: The perfect pair?
Magnesium is more than an essential mineral: It’s responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions needed by the body to function well. According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this essential mineral can even regulate vitamin D levels in the body, increasing it in people with deficient levels and reducing it for people with … Continue reading Magnesium and vitamin D: The perfect pair?
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