The Wonderful World of Vitamins…Part 2
by: Colleen Palati
In Part 1 of this article I discussed the importance of vitamins in our diet and focused primarily on fat-soluable vitamins. Today, I will explore water-soluable vitamins and their importance in our daily diet.
Water-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin C, choline, biotin and the seven B vitamins dissolve […]
Posted on September 29th, 2007
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There is never any absolute certainty about what the nutritional requirements are for the human body of a certain age, size and gender. Scientific research on the subject takes a long time, and results are often not that clear. But, at least scientific research into the subject of vitamins, minerals and other nutritional requirements is […]
Posted on September 26th, 2007
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Secrets to Vitamin Swallowing Success
by: Jeremy Maddock
One of the greatest reasons people give for not taking vitamins regularly is the fact that they have trouble swallowing them.
Due to this very reason, a great many people simply don’t bother to frequently take important nutrients such as Vitamin C ( http://www.immunewellness.com/vitamin-c.htm ) and Vitamin B12 ( http://www.immunewellness.com/vitamin-b12.htm […]
Posted on September 22nd, 2007
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The Power of Vitamin B12 Supplementation
by: Jeremy Maddock
Vitamin B12 is a highly important part of any good vitamin supplementation plan. It works to improve and enhance a variety of important bodily systems, helping the body to metabolize fats and carbohydrates, while maintaining a healthy nervous system.
The main purpose served by this important vitamin is supporting […]
Posted on September 19th, 2007
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The Importance of Minerals for Health and Well-Being
by: Chester Ku-Lea
Minerals are as important as vitamins when it comes to overall health and well-being. Since all enzymatic activities in the body require minerals, your body wouldn’t be able to use vitamins and other nutrients without them. Calcium, Magnesium, Chromium, Iron, Selenium and Zinc are just a […]
Posted on September 15th, 2007
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Vitamin Supplements for Preventive Health
by: Raquel S. Hunter
Taking a megadose of vitamins for preventive health is still being researched. There are hopes that certain vitamins will be proven to prevent certain diseases and disorders from developing. Yet, there are many in the medical community who believe that vitamin supplementation will never take the place […]
Posted on September 12th, 2007
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Taking Vitamins Can Work Wonders for Your Health
by: Jeremy Maddock
Taking vitamins is one of the easiest steps that a person can take to start pursuing a healthier and disease-free lifestyle.
In a perfect world, our bodies would get all the required vitamins and nutrients from food. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority of people don’t get everything […]
Posted on September 8th, 2007
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Why is Vitamin C Important?
by: Steve Parker
Vitamin C, also called ascorbic acid, maintains the ligaments, tendons,
and other supportive tissue. It is found in fruits and in potatoes.
Because it’s an antioxidant it helps regulate your blood cells, keeping
blood cells from becoming deformed from the toxics in the air, which in
some cases can cause cancer.
The best function […]
Posted on September 5th, 2007
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Cancer Diet - The Important Vitamins
by: Marilyn Bennett
A cancer diet needs particular emphasis on the following vitamins.
Vitamin A
Role: as an anti-oxidant and important for healing.
Natural sources: green and yellow fruits and vegetables, organic animal liver but be careful, a non-organically raised animal’s liver could be full of chemicals!
Beta-carotene - very important in a cancer diet […]
Posted on September 1st, 2007
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