There’s a lot of new research suggesting that supplemental Vitamin D significantly reduces mortality and its thought that at least 85% of Americans are deficient! Some doctors are starting to test for Vitamin D deficiency, supplementation is more common, and there’s even a Vitamin D Council to provide you with the latest research. Why is […]
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What is Good Bacteria?
Did you know that our digestive tract is coated with 100 trillion bacteria? There are more bacteria in our bodies than stars in the sky. Some of these bacteria are bad but the majority of them are good bacteria, also known as probiotics. They are medically defined as organisms that promote good health and establish […]
Supplements for Heart Disease
As a continuation of last month’s newsletter, Secrets of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs, we know it is important to make many lifestyle changes in hope to stop Statin Drugs. Appropriate dietary supplementation will help to amplify the cardiovascular benefit. In this newsletter, you will find information on two essential supplements that I believe are the most […]
Essential Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids, also known as fish oil, are the only fats that are considered “essential” to our body. Basically, these fats can be subdivided into Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are the beneficial parts of the fish oil. It’s almost impossible to obtain enough of the essential EPA […]
Too Much Vitamin E?
Many of you may have heard of a recent study suggesting that Vitamin E supplementation may be harmful for your health. Miller’s-et-al article, “High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality” reported that supplemental intake of Vitamin E at doses greater than 150 IU/day progressively increase your mortality. After a segment was aired on the […]
Should You Take Vitamins?
Many doctors tell their patients that nutrition supplementation is not needed. Well, I beg to differ. First of all, it is virtually impossible to meet the recommended daily values for vitamins and minerals with proper diet alone. Health authorities recommend that we eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily and 2-3 servings of ocean […]
