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Protect and Improve Your Health With Antioxidants

Every minute of every day the cells of our bodies are assaulted by particles called oxygen free radicals, also called oxidants. We can't escape free radicals because our cells produce them during normal metabolism. Additionally, our every day environment contains an abundance of free radicals. ... Read More

Can You Drink Your Way To Good Health?

Many years ago I became convinced of the need to take vitamin and mineral supplements. Although I tried to eat healthy meals, mixing salads, fruits and vegetables, proteins and grains as wisely as I could, numerous studies pointed out the need to add nutritional supplements to my diet.Major StudyThe major... Read More

Glutathione - Your Brains Master Antioxidant Defense

Free radicals and oxyradicals play an important role in the development and progression of many brain disorders such as brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, schizophrenia and Down syndrome.Glutathione is the brain's master antioxidant and plays an important protective role in the brain.According to Dr. Jimmy Gutman, "The brain is particularly susceptible... Read More

Supplements and Drugs: A Hazardous Combination

As I have become more involved in using functional nutritional therapy in my practice, I have come to realize that many people are still confused about the safety and effectiveness of various dietary supplements. Because these products are "natural", many feel they are always safe to use. Although supplements and... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Arginine

Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that the body cannot make naturally. It is found in nuts, seeds, chocolate and raisins. Arginine is used by the body in the execution of many important physiological processes including hormone secretion, output of growth hormone, removal of toxins from the body and enhancement... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Taurine

Taurine is the second most abundant amino acid in the muscle after glutamine. It performs several useful functions and can act in a way similar to creatine in that it expands cells by helping the muscle to hold more water, thus increasing cell volume. The added benefit for bodybuilders is... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Tyrosine

L-tyrosine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a role in the creation of protein. The body can make it from the amino acid phenylalanine but nutritional sources include animal meats, wheat, oatmeal and seafood. It performs a multitude of important roles in the body including the alleviation of depression,... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Carnitine

L-carnitine is synthesized in the body from the amino acids lysine and methionine but it can also be found in nutritional sources such as red meats, dairy products and avocados. Its main role in the body is to help metabolize food into energy. L-carnitine does this by transferring long chain... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - L-Lysine

Lysine is an essential amino acid therefore it must be obtained from the diet as the body cannot produce its own. It is an essential building block for all protein in the body and can be found in animal meats, fish, dairy products, legumes and brewer's yeast. It performs many... Read More

Know Your Bodybuilding Supplement - BCAAs

BCAA stands for branched chain amino acids and is increasingly being recognized as an important supplement in the field of sports nutrition. In short the term refers to three essential amino acids - leucine, isoleucine and valine. Amino acids are widely known as the building blocks of protein. When protein... Read More

In The News:

Glucosamine Supplements Tied to Eye Risk
WebMD
THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Glucosamine supplements that millions of Americans take to help treat hip and knee osteoarthritis may have an unexpected side effect: They may increase risk for developing glaucoma, a small new study of older ...
Glucosamine Linked to Increased Intraocular PressureMedscape

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How to use herbal supplements safely
Hampshire Review (blog)
Herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years as millions of Americans are looking for natural and more affordable ways to improve their health. But, it's important to know that many herbs can also cause side effects and can ...

Science World Report
Fish Oil Supplements Cut the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Science World Report
Fish oil supplements are popular among health conscious people, so much so that one in five people take them regularly. A new study has found that fish oil supplements reasonably increase the level of a hormone that lowers the risk of diabetes as well ...
Fish Body Oil Supplements May Reduce Risk of Type 2 DiabetesThirdAge
Fish Oil Supplements associated with Decline in Diabetes and Heart Disease RiskTopNews United States
Fish oil supplements may help fight diabetesExaminer.com
RedOrbit -Daily Bhaskar
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KTVB
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespan in women
KTVB
The finding is from a long-term study of more than 9,000 people in Canada. Researchers there say they found a lower risk of an early death among women taking calcium supplements. The link remained for those who got their calcium from their diet.
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in womenScience Daily (press release)
Study Links Calcium Supplements to Longer Life Span in WomenScience World Report
Calcium Supplements Can Increase Women's LifespanHeadlines & Global News
HealthCentral.com -CTV News
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Examiner.com
Katy Perry reveals her diet: Mushrooms, supplements, ham
Examiner.com
In "Katy Perry The Movie: Part of Me," Katy shows off her singing talents, sleek physique and high energy level. So just how does Katy stay so slim and energized? Apparently the secret's in the supplements. "I'm all about that supplement & vitamin LYFE!
Katy Perry's Massive Vitamin Regimen Revealed on TwitterUs Magazine
Katy Perry tweets a picture of her massive vitamin collectionDaily Mail
Katy Perry Unveils Health Secret: 'I'm All About Supplements' (PHOTO)Entertainmentwise
Yahoo! omg! UK -handbag.com -Obesity Campaign UK
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Crest Supplements its Proxy Statement Opposing Revised Terms for Sprint ...
Sacramento Bee
HOUSTON, May 23, 2013 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Crest Financial Limited, the largest independent minority shareholder of Clearwire Corporation (NASDAQ: CLWR) with approximately 8.25% of the Class A common stock of Clearwire, today filed a supplement to ...

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Counsel & Heal
Fish oil supplements may help fight against type 2 diabetes
Science Daily (press release)
May 22, 2013 — Widely-used fish oil supplements modestly increase amounts of a hormone that is associated with lower risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical ...
Fish Oil Supplements May Help Prevent DiabetesCounsel & Heal
Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers SayPhilly.com

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Gozo News
Vitamin D supplements could help Crohn's patients fight fatigue, improve ...
Fox News
Scientists have long known that Crohn's patients – even when they are in remission – suffer from fatigue and low quality of life. So when Tara Raftery, a research dietitian at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, who works specifically on Crohn's ...
Vitamin D Supplements May Help Relieve Symptoms Related To Crohn'sPR Newswire (press release)
Extra vitamin D may ease crohn's symptomsHealth24.com

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A Look At Supplements And Age-Related Eye Disease
Exponent-telegram
“Millions of older Americans take nutritional supplements to protect their sight without clear guidance regarding benefit and risk,” said NEI director Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D. Many risk factors contribute to AMD, including age, genetics and diet ...

AERs – A unique opportunity to build confidence in supplements: SafetyCall
NutraIngredients-usa.com
Establishing robust systems for safety surveillance and the reporting of adverse events presents the dietary supplements industry with an opportunity to instill confidence in the products, says Rick Kingston, PharmD, from SafetyCall.

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