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Antioxidants to Supplement- Bioflavanoids/Carotenoids

May 2nd, 2008

Carotenoids

Carotenoids are plant based antioxidants. They include beta carotene, lutein and lycopene. Research evidence suggests carotenoids lower the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer. Lycopene, which is concentrated in the prostate gland, is believed to protect the prostate from cancer. Lutein is thought to prevent or stop the progression of macular degeneration, […]

Antioxidants to Supplement- CoQ10

May 2nd, 2008

CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is widely distributed through the body. It is used by the body to transform food into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy on which the body runs.
CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals and helps preserve vitamin E, the major antioxidant of cell membranes and blood cholesterol.
Virtually every […]

Antioxidants to Supplement- Vitamin C

May 2nd, 2008

Vitamin C

Antioxidant functions: As a water-soluble antioxidant, vitamin C is in a unique position to “scavenge” aqueous peroxyl radicals before these destructive substances have a chance to damage lipids. It works along with vitamin E and the enzyme glutathione peroxidase to stop free radical chain reactions.
Immune system function: Vitamin C can enhance the body’s resistance […]

Antioxidants to Supplement

May 2nd, 2008

Free Radicals-BAD, Antioxidants- GOOD.
Free radicals are highly reactive compounds that are created in the body during normal metabolic functions or introduced from the environment. Free radicals are inherently unstable, since they contain “extra” energy. To reduce their energy load, free radicals react with certain chemicals in the body, and in the process, interfere with the […]

Minerals- Can’t live without them.

May 2nd, 2008

Most of us are well aware of the need for vitamins in our daily diet and why we supplement them for optimum health. Vitamin C is good for fighting infections, vitamin E is helpful for maintaining cardiovascular health and a B complex is always handy when life gets too stressful. But when it comes to […]

Your Best Bet for Healthy Weight Loss

April 23rd, 2008

There has been increasing concern about the rise in obese children and over weight teens, not to mention the expanding waist lines of Americans in general. Obesity has become a health issue, and with a plethora of unhealthy fad diets and stimulants on the market, finding a dietary supplement that will help people of all […]

Nutritional Supplements: The ticket for healthy travel.

April 23rd, 2008

Travel, whether it is for pleasure or business is stressful. Stress by its very nature is a physically taxing and debilitating physical ‘emotion’ that has now become a regular part of our every day life. With this in mind it is more important now than ever that we give our bodies what they need to […]

Nutritional Supplements an important part of a healthy diet plan.

April 23rd, 2008

There appears to be a gap and often misconception in what is needed in the way of nutrition. True, everyone is different so there is not a stock answer as to what is the optimum nutritional intake. It is possible however to recognize what one might be lacking. As a result of lifestyle, food processing […]

Aktivated Barley for Weight Loss

April 23rd, 2008

To avoid the pitfalls of dieting by maintaining healthy blood sugar levels be sure to include a high quality, nutrient dense supplement that contains natural ingredients. This will result in more sensible eating, less fat storage, more energy and better success achieving and maintaining your optimal body weight. One of the best ingredients for […]