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Calcium, Form & Function
CALCIUM: FORM & FUNCTION Calcium may be the best researched of all the minerals. It has the distinction of being the only one with an FDAapproved health claim (more on this later), and is by far the most prevalent mineral in the human body with 99 percent of it found in bones and teeth, and ...
Breathing Easy
Manufacturers look for innovative natural options that address respiratory and lung health as the need, unfortunately, will continue to grow. Respiratory issues such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which includes bronchitis and emphysema) are among the top main health issues faced by Americans today. According to the American Lung Association, every year, more than ...
Benfotiamine
Benfotiamine is a lipid-soluble form of thiamine (vitamin B1) often considered to be the most effective of the allithiamine group of naturally occurring, thiamine-derived compounds, found in trace quantities in roasted crushed garlic and other vegetables from the Allium genus (such as onions, shallots and leeks). It is absorbed much better than water-soluble thiamine salts: ...
Highlighting PQQ Research
A limited number of biological substances are classified as vitamins, and it has been nearly a century since any new vitamins have been discovered. Consequently, a great deal of interest was generated in 2003 when researchers suggested that pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) may qualify as a newcomer to the B group of vitamins.1 In fact, animal ...
Preparing for an Endurance Event
Help customers create a memory that will last a lifetime. When I was given the April topic for my column, I was more than excited. This month, I am writing about something I have extensive experience at: preparing for an endurance event. After all, I have participated in almost 300 endurance events over the past ...
The Multiple Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the growth and repair of the body’s tissues. In addition, vitamin C is an antioxidant that can block damage caused by free radicals. The human body does not have the ability to produce or store vitamin C, as a result, it must be ...
Focusing on Turmeric and Curcumin
In the U.S., turmeric is best known as a spice. It’s one of the main components of curry powder. In India and other parts of Asia, turmeric is used to treat many health conditions. It seems to have antiinflammatory, antioxidant and perhaps even anticancer properties. Curcumin, meanwhile, is a naturally occurring chemical compound that is ...
Reflux Defense
Anyone who has experienced heartburn knows how uncomfortable it can make a person. Eating something that “doesn’t agree” can cause a sensation of tightness, pain, discomfort or burning in the chest. The irritation caused by heartburn can make it difficult to concentrate on a task or sleep soundly. Occasional heartburn is fairly common; in fact, ...
A Comparative Look at Resveratrol and Pterostilbene
Resveratrol (3,5, 4’-trihydroxystilbene) and pterostilbene (3,5-dimethoxy-4’-hydroxystilbene) are both chemically classified as stilbene compounds. Biologically, they are both phytoalexins.The phytoalexins are generally lipophilic substances that are products of a plant’s secondary metabolism, and they often accumulate at infection sites to concentrations, which are inhibitory to the development of fungi, bacteria and other pathogens.1 Pterostilbene is closely ...
Between the Sheets
In today’s world, sex has become a much more acceptable topic. However, many people are still a bit timid about opening up and discussing sexual dysfunction with others, sometimes even with their doctor. Whether assuming that they are the only one with this type of issue, or feeling ashamed, sexual issues are becoming a more ...
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