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Can the body detect the origin of a nutrient in a supplement?

by Michael A. Smith | December 4, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question: We would like to ask your doctor if he has an opinion whether the body can tell the origin of a nutrient in a supplement? For instance, consumers have myriad preferences when it comes to what form of magnesium, calcium, B-12, zinc, ascorbates…etc. Can the body detect a plant based or […]

What are the benefits of amino acids?

by Michael A. Smith | October 20, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question: We sell several individual Amino Acids and although it is easy to know what some are beneficial for (such as L-lysine for immunity, L-arginine for circulation, etc.), but it would be nice to have a list of the known functions and/or benefits of each available in supplement form. – Carmela at Down […]

Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both?

by Michael A. Smith | September 25, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question (follow-up to “Should patients use fish oil and/or krill oil to reduce cardiovascular inflammation?”): Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both? – Robert A Goodwin, Jr., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Answer: For preventative measures, I start people with fish oil. However, […]

How does Life Extension’s Skin Restoring Phytoceramide with Lipowheat maintain skin hydration?

by Michael A. Smith | July 30, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question: My question is how does Life Extension’s Skin Restoring Phytoceramide with Lipowheat maintain skin hydration? Are there any other benefits that this product provides? – Christine at Down to Earth, 2525 S. King Street Honolulu, HI 96826 Answer: Ceramides play a central role in preserving healthy-looking skin. They are an important […]

What time of day is better to take COQ10?

by Michael A. Smith | July 24, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question (follow-up to “What is Q10, how does it work, and what is appropriate dosage?”): What time of day is better to take COQ10? I always get that question. And the why it’s better to take at a certain time of day? – Norma at Down to Earth, 2525 S. King Street […]

What is Q10, how does it work, and what is appropriate dosage?

by Michael A. Smith | July 9, 2014

Ask Dr. Mike Question: What is Q10, how does it work, and what is appropriate dosage? – Emily Deyanova, Assistant Manager of Green Acres Health Food in Piscataway, NJ Answer: CoQ10 is an energy co-factor, or carrier molecule, necessary for optimal cell energy production. One of the leading theories of cellular aging is Mitochondrial Decay […]

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