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For a long time it was believed that vitamin D was a nutrient that merely helped with the absorption of calcium in the body and thus contributed to stronger bones. Turns out that Vitamin D does much more than that. Studies have revealed that vitamin D can prevent an impressive number of serious health conditions….
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Taking 300 mg of St. John’s Wort three times a day can help relieve symptoms of depression… Read more »
If you are concerned about developing osteoporosis, you are not alone. More than 8 million women and 2 million men in the United States suffer from this disease. As a result of the loss of bone mass and density caused by osteoporosis, more than 2 million people suffer from severe fractures of the hip and…
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Did you know that polar bear liver is so rich in Vitamin A that eating an entire polar bear liver can be fatal to humans? It’s true. Learn 19 more fun facts just like this one by viewing our infographic at MultivitaminGuide.org/FunFacts. Read more »
Interesting research out of Louisiana State University School of Medicine has compared sleepiness in individuals during the day based on their vitamin D levels using the 25-Hydroxy Blood Test, which is the most common test in determining vitamin D levels in the body. Read more »
If someone was to ask you what is the one supplement you can take to improve your mood, lower your risk of heart attack, and help prevent osteoporosis, what would your response be?
Most people would not think of magnesium, but every organ in your body uses this essential mineral. To help you understand just how…
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There is nothing more precious than those moments when your baby looks into your eyes and smiles. At that point you know that you would do anything to give her the best chance in life that she can possibly have. Supplementing her food with omega-3 fatty acids early on may just be one of the…
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If you are afflicted by schizophrenia you know that any supplement that reduces some of the debilitating symptoms of this disease is worth a try. A recent research study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) offers hope for treating some symptoms of schizophrenia with folate and vitamin B12. While prescription medications work well to treat…
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With the growing popularity of green tea, you might dismiss this tasty brew as just another fad. The truth of the matter is that there is scientific evidence that green tea actually does help prevent cardiovascular disease and slow the progression of certain types of cancer. What substances give green tea its health promoting qualities?…
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The dried root of the Rhodiola rosea plant has been shown to improve physical and mental performance, alleviate depression, improve mood and reduce fatigue1,2,3. It is a succulent flowering plant of the orpine family and grows in cold, dry regions. It is interesting that its growing environment tends to be at high altitude, and it…
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You have likely heard of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) in terms of it being a key ingredient in sunscreen, but if you are like most people, you are not aware that PABA supplements also keep your skin and hair soft and healthy. Clinical studies also show that PABA has the potential to be an effective treatment…
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An Australian research team just released the results of a pilot randomized controlled study that provides evidence that omega-3 supplements prevents death of cells in the brain… Read more »
Every pregnant woman knows that she should take folic acid in order to reduce the risk of spina bifida (split spine) in her baby. However a new study by researchers from Norway found that pregnant women who consistently took folic acid even before getting pregnant reduced the risk of having an autistic child by as…
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When you think of basil, maybe an image of rich aromatic tomato and zesty pesto with pasta dishes come to mind, since this Mediterranean herb is a staple of Italian cooking. Something that you might not know, however, is that practitioners of native Tamil traditional medicine and ayurvedic medical treatments1, which originated on the Indian…
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Scientists in Australia and the United Kingdom have recently published the results of a randomized controlled clinical trial indicating that dietary supplementation with a multivitamin may improve mood and general well-being in healthy young adults1. A population of 138 adults between the ages of 20 and 50 were given a multivitamin supplement containing high levels…
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Scientists in Canada have just reported unequivocal experimental evidence that omega-3 can fight breast cancer. Dr David Ma and his colleagues at the University of Guelph in Ontario1 conducted an experiment involving laboratory mice. A group of the mice were fed omega-3s in the diet. These mice displayed a 33% reduction in the number of…
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For the greater part of the 20th century, parents have encouraged their children to eat their spinach. Who can forget the cartoon character Popeye who became stronger after eating a can of this vegetable? The reason that parents want their children to eat spinach is that it is a rich source of iron. Iron is…
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The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C is 60 mg per day. The fruit that comes to mind most often when we think of Vitamin C is the orange. With 59 mg of vitamin C per 100 g of fruit, oranges are indeed a great source of Vitamin C. But the seven exotic fruits…
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Clearly, pregnant women do not have enough to worry about. Unlike the mothers of children in the Baby Boomer generation, today’s expectant moms have to quit smoking, avoid alcohol and stop eating an ever-lengthening list of foods, from swordfish to pate and blue cheese. Now, according to the British Medical Journal, they also need to…
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If you are experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, you are not alone. It is estimated that by age 30, approximately 25% of men start balding and by age 60, that number goes up to 66%. Although baldness is not as common with women, the psychological impact of hair loss can be much greater. With…
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