Multivitamin Guide Blog
Curcumin may sound like a pharmaceutical drug, but it’s actually a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant naturally derived from turmeric. You may have heard of this yellow spice used in India for over 4,000 years to cook, and to combat inflammation. In 2012, a global team of scientists conducted a clinical trial that proves just how…
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As we age, dietary supplementation of zinc plays a role in preventing cancer, supporting the immune system, and controlling the inflammation that is associated with many health problems, including autoimmune disorders and diabetes. The cells that constitute the immune system are particularly vulnerable to zinc deficiency. Zinc plays an essential role in the protection of these…
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Vitamin D helps your body produce cathelicidin and defensins, two proteins that have antibacterial properties and fight bacteria that cause dental caries. They may also neutralize toxic byproducts. Vitamin D also helps your body absorb calcium which is required to build and maintain strong teeth. To learn more interesting facts about vitamin D, go to MultivitaminGuide.org/VitaminD Read more »
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Once you eat a meal or swallow a vitamin tablet, it begins a complex journey through your digestive system. Bioavailability is the portion of a given active ingredient that is capable of being absorbed through your intestinal membranes into your bloodstream and made available for use by your organs. According to Bates and Heseker, the…
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A new research study from the University of Leeds discovered that natural substances found in green tea and red wine may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease1. Alzheimer’s disease is described as the gradual and continuous loss in cognitive abilities that results to memory loss, poor language skills and inability to do normal daily activities….
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Parents of children with eczema know how debilitating such a skin disease can be. Eczema in children is a chronic allergic skin condition, leading to pain, inflammation, and an absolutely maddening itch. Rates of eczema in the United States alone have tripled over the past thirty years and currently affect almost 20 percent of American…
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We can effortlessly spend thousands of dollars a year on skin care: cleansers, toners and moisturizers to wrinkle creams, concealers, day creams, night creams, and eye creams. All of this time and money is wasted if we do not look after our skin from the inside. Occupying some 20 square feet, the skin is the…
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While nobody is suggesting that you start your day staring into a mug of warm, green liquid (a particularly unappetizing concept, especially if you use cream), there is scientific evidence that drinking coffee can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. It is just that green, or unroasted, coffee beans contain more of the chemical…
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If you are like most people, you want to do everything possible to reduce your risk of stroke, and you have good reason to do so. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 750,000 people in the United States have strokes each year and in 130,000 of them, the stroke is fatal….
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Have you ever noticed that your friends who spent a good bit of time outdoors or who have a great tan never seem to get sick? One possible reason is that by spending time in the sun, their bodies make all the vitamin D they need. Most people are familiar with the role this essential…
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If you would like to boost your energy level, but are hesitant to use any of the energy drinks sold in your local store, you are not alone. Ever since the U.S Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration released its bulletin1 about the significant health concerns posed by energy drinks, major media outlets, such as…
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Omega-3 and omega-6 are terms that seem to be thrown around constantly in health magazines and websites these days. You might be wondering what they mean to you, and what you need to know in order to ensure that your intake of these substances will give you the health benefits you desire. What is the…
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The flu outbreak this winter will go down in history as one of the most far-reaching and deadly epidemics. Based on reports from the Centers for Disease Control, as well as multiple media reports, the flu is not only deadly for the young and the elderly, but it has also proven to be lethal for…
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Douglas Laboratories Ultra Preventive X is ranked #3 in our comparison of over 100 popular multivitamin brands available on the market in North America. Below is our summary of the strong and weak points of this product, based on analysis conducted by the MultivitaminGuide.org team. Overall Ultra Preventive X by Douglas Labs is an excellent…
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You’ve probably heard about the disease-preventing abilities of certain vitamins and minerals. So you may wonder if it is better to take supplements, such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and calcium individually or if it is better to take a multivitamin, which includes all necessary vitamins and minerals into one package. There are a five…
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You probably already scheduled your flu shot to make sure you stay healthy this winter and have stocked up on vitamin C to ensure your body is ready to fight the colds that inevitably spread in the winter. Under normal circumstances, these preventive measures would be sufficient to keep you in good health during cold…
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Ok, there is no such thing as Vitamin F. At least not any more. “Vitamin F” is the original name for Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) which were discovered in 1923. But in 1929, research showed that the two EFAs are better classified as fats rather than vitamins. So the “Vitamin F” name…
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If you are looking for a way to maintain a healthy weight and reduce your risk of serious health conditions like coronary artery disease, type-2 diabetes, and stroke, a first of its kind study indicates that eating avocados can help you do just that. The study used data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control…
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Researchers are now telling us that women should be taking a different form of omega-3 than men. Read more »
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Any tomato lover will tell you that these garden-fresh fruits taste like little bursts of sunshine. When tomatoes are grown using organic farming techniques, they are also packed with natural sugars, vitamin C, lycopene and other plant compounds that offer their consumers additional protection from the aging and damaging effects of oxidative stress compared to…
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