Food and its nutrients fuel our body and give cells the energy and substances they need to function well. But before food can do that, it must first be digested into small pieces that the body can absorb and use. In the process of absorption, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals pass through channels in [...]

Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. Experts recommend that 1000 to 1500 milligrams of calcium has to be consumed daily. Calcium deficiency can lead to rickets and muscle spasm. It can also cause weak and brittle bones and eventually osteoporosis. All these can be avoided by ensuring that we take the right amount [...]

The supplement industry is big business. It is a multibillion dollar industry. People are living longer today than ever before. The trick is to not only to live longer but to have a high quality of life as you get older. One of the most popular to take is B-12 vitamins.
B-12 vitamins claim to [...]

Unlike other fruits, the berry of a special Amazon palm tree has been found to have the highest antioxidant score of any fruit or vegetable tested to date. Acai berry is harvested in the rainforests of Brazil. It tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and chocolate. It is considered as one of the most [...]

Strontium is a common element which is naturally found in your bones. Studies show supplementation with Strontium in its various forms is well tolerated and completely safe. As an alkaline earth element, strontium is similar to calcium in its absorption in the gut, incorporation in bone, and elimination from the body through the kidneys. Strontium [...]

This simple five-carbon compound is different from the sugars that we are familiar with. D ribose is recognized by the body as good sugar. It is reserved for making energy molecules that power the heart, muscles, brains and other tissues in the body. It is actually beneficial for those who have suffered a heart [...]

Many people tend to get forgetful when they grow older. Memory, like the muscles, needs to be stimulated constantly. The more you work out your brain, the better you’ll be able to process and remember information. Improve your memory and the ability to retain information by:
*Paying attention – you will only remember something if it [...]

With our hectic lifestyle, and sometimes the inability to eat healthy has lead us into a downward spiral of nutrient starvation. Fortunately, many companies have now discovered the processing of dietary supplements. These supplements can contain the following dietary ingredients: (1) a vitamin, (2) a mineral, (3) an herb, (4) an amino acid or any [...]

A lot of people are taking ascorbic acid to fight against the most popular illness ever–colds and cough. That is what Vitamin C is formulated for–to protect one from any disease. Vitamin C helps strengthen one’s immune system so it is ideal to take it regularly. Health masters advise that this vitamin is taken daily [...]

We live in one big global community. Most people don’t grasp this idea. To put it into perspective, let’s look at a normal breakfast of orange juice, milk, bacon and eggs and buttered toast as an example. You get your orange from Florida or California. Milk and butter from New Zealand, bacon from Texas or [...]