Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide for Your Health
May 31, 2011
Bone Care – VITAMIN D – A Sunny Supplement
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is unique because of the human body’s ability to absorb and store it after being exposed to sunlight. Food sources of Vitamin D are limited, which is a major reason why supplementing can be so important. Another important reason to take a Vitamin D supplement is that a lack of exposure to sunlight may reduce Vitamin D levels in the body, especially in the winter.
A study showed that as many as 75% of all teenagers and adults in America could use more Vitamin D in their diets. Researchers found that large amounts of Vitamin D stored in the skin from the previous summer were used by the body to meet its daily needs. The researchers concluded that daily intake of Vitamin D through food alone is most likely inadequate to meet the body’s needs unless people are exposed to large amounts of sunlight in the summer months.
- Up to 75% of teens and adults could use more Vitamin D
- Works with calcium to maintain healthy bones and teeth in adults
- Assists in maintaining a healthy immune system
- Supports breast and colon health
- Promotes neuromuscular function and the health of the pancreas
Yours in Health,
Nikki Palmer
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide for Your Health
May 23, 2011
Bone Care – VITAMIN D – A Sunny Supplement
The Sunshine Vitamin
Vitamin D is unique because of the human body’s ability to absorb and store it after being exposed to sunlight. Food sources of Vitamin D are limited, which is a major reason why supplementing can be so important. Another important reason to take a Vitamin D supplement is that a lack of exposure to sunlight may reduce Vitamin D levels in the body, especially in the winter.
A study showed that as many as 75% of all teenagers and adults in America could use more Vitamin D in their diets. Researchers found that large amounts of Vitamin D stored in the skin from the previous summer were used by the body to meet its daily needs. The researchers concluded that daily intake of Vitamin D through food alone is most likely inadequate to meet the body’s needs unless people are exposed to large amounts of sunlight in the summer months.
- Up to 75% of teens and adults could use more Vitamin D
- Works with calcium to maintain healthy bones and teeth in adults
- Assists in maintaining a healthy immune system
- Supports breast and colon health
- Promotes neuromuscular function and the health of the pancreas
Yours in Health
Nikki Palmer
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide for Your Health
May 16, 2011
Antioxidant – TURMERIC – An Antioxidant for the Brain
Spice Up Your Immune System
As a spice, Turmeric adds some zest to Indian curry – but as an herbal supplement, Turmeric lends its zing to help the immune system. Turmeric contains beneficial flavonoids – plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals. Plus, Turmeric may support brain health. Many older citizens of India have been reported to be able to maintain healthy brain functioning as they age. The high intake of Turmeric in India is believed to contribute to brain health and functioning.
A chemical analysis of Turmeric classified the herb as having a high flavonoids content (>500 mg/100 g). These results indicate that Turmeric possesses antioxidant properties through its flavonoids content, which can help fight cell-damaging free radicals, In a clinical trial, 40 males who had recently been subjected to heavy physical stress were administered either 400 mg of Curcumin, a natural component of Turmeric, 100 mg phenylbutazone or a placebo three times daily for five days. Those participant receiving Curcumin had a healthy immune response and improved comfort when compared to placebo. These results show that the natural properties of Curcumin help to support the immune system.
- Helps fight cell-damaging free radicals
- Supports stimulation of the body’s natural defenses
- The high intake of Turmeric in India is believed to contribute to brain health
Yours in Health,
Nikki Palmer
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide for Your Health
May 9, 2011
Antioxidant – TURMERIC – An Antioxidant for the Brain
Spice Up Your Immune System
As a spice, Turmeric adds some zest to Indian curry – but as an herbal supplement, Turmeric lends its zing to help the immune system. Turmeric contains beneficial flavonoids – plant-based antioxidants that help fight cell-damaging free radicals. Plus, Turmeric may support brain health. Many older citizens of India have been reported to be able to maintain healthy brain functioning as they age. The high intake of Turmeric in India is believed to contribute to brain health and functioning.
A chemical analysis of Turmeric classified the herb as having a high flavonoids content (>500 mg/100 g). These results indicate that Turmeric possesses antioxidant properties through its flavonoids content, which can help fight cell-damaging free radicals, In a clinical trial, 40 males who had recently been subjected to heavy physical stress were administered either 400 mg of Curcumin, a natural component of Turmeric, 100 mg phenylbutazone or a placebo three times daily for five days. Those participant receiving Curcumin had a healthy immune response and improved comfort when compared to placebo. These results show that the natural properties of Curcumin help to support the immune system.
- Helps fight cell-damaging free radicals
- Supports stimulation of the body’s natural defenses
- The high intake of Turmeric in India is believed to contribute to brain health
Yours in Health
Nikki Palmer
