Which Supplements do People Take?
…What did the study find? The study found that around 32.7% of adult health plan members used at least one supplement that was not a vitamin. The most frequently used…
Alfalfa and Canavanine
Why was this article written? There had been a concern raised about L-canavanine (an amino acid present in alfalfa seeds and sprouts) and vitamin E and their relationship to autoimmune…
Nickel
…nose or larynx cancer.5 Sharma AD. Low nickel diet in dermatology. Indian J Dermatol. 2013 May;58(3):240. PMID: 23723488; PMCID: PMC3667300. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes…
Zinc
…EFSA Journal 2009; 7(9): 1229. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1229 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Tolerable Upper Intake Levels, Elements. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. (PDF available) Food and Nutrition Board,…
Acerola
…is extracted under carefully controlled conditions to avoid oxidation. The juice extract is then dried to make a powdered extract. Acerola berries contain Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), carotenoids, and polyphenols….
Carrot Powder
Carrot Powder Carrot powder is prepared from freshly harvested carrots (Daucuscarota) that have been washed and gently dehydrated. The dried carrots are ground into a fine powder and used as…
Cyanocobalamin vs. Methylcobalamin
…cyanide including almonds, Lima beans and any fruit with a pit such as apples and peaches. Eating one almond can deliver over 15 times the amount of cyanide in a…
Alfalfa
…used for achy joints, skin conditions, headaches, and as a digestive aid. Alfalfa has reported mild diuretic properties and was used in conditions of the kidney, bladder, and prostate. The…
Alpha lipoic acid
…1,800 milligrams a day for three weeks and when compared to a placebo group showed improvement.[xi] A randomized, double-blind study involving 181 patients with diabetic neuropath found that lower dosing…
Studies (3 cols)
…or Science? Does Weight Gain Change Vitamin D Status? A Combined Regimen for Weight Loss Folic Acid in Smokers and Non-Smokers Does Fiber Affect Steroidal Hormone Excretion? Altitude, Hydration, and…