Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide to Your Health
September 26, 2011
Immune Health – ECHINACEA – The Immune Herb
Seasonal Change Got You Down? Try Echinacea.
Known as the #1 herb for helping to maintain healthy immune function, Echinacea promotes the body’s natural defense system. This centuries-old herb can be used for immune system support throughout the year, but is especially popular during times of seasonal change.
In a study, Echinacea was found to support immune system health and overall wellness more effectively than placebo.
Throughout the treatment period, the positive response rate for a healthy immune system was greater in the Echinacea group.
- #1 herb for helping to maintain healthy immune function
- Promotes the body’s natural defense system
- Contains beneficial polysaccharides and phytosterols
- Popular during times of seasonal change
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide to Your Health
September 19, 2011
Heart Health – POLICOSANOL – Cardio Support from a Natural Source
The Science of Healthy Blood Flow
Heart health and blood flow go hand in hand, and Policosanol is a natural way to support both. Policosanol is generally derived from sugar cane, rice wax, and/or wheat germ sources in a process that provides the naturally occurring compounds octacosanol and hexacosonal, long-chain alcohols that promote circulatory health through their positive effects on cholesterol in the blood stream.
Two separate studies point to Policosanol’s positive effects on cardiovascular health. In the first clinical trial, 70 subjects with heart concerns took either 10 mg of Policosanol or a placebo once daily for 8 weeks. Results of the study show Policosanol may support heart health based on its positive effects on cholesterol when compared to placebo. A second study of 110 subjects with heart concerns reported a significant benefit for cholesterol levels when compared to the subject’s baseline scores.
- Provides cholesterol support by helping to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range
- Promotes healthy blood flow
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide to Your Health
September 13, 2011
Heart Health – NIACIN – Circulation is a Full Body Proposition
The Head-to-Toe, Inside & Out B Vitamin
Niacin is important enough to warrant a name and a number! As part of the Vitamin B family, Niacin is known as Vitamin B-3 and is related to the other B vitamins through their shared support of the nervous system. On its own, however, Niacin is prized for its ability to promote healthy circulation. This healthy movement of the blood throughout the body supports a variety of systems including the heart and skin, as well as cell growth and metabolic function.
According to the Institute of Medicine, Niacin, a water-soluble B-vitamin, is rapidly absorbed in the stomach and intestines and is metabolized by all body tissues. Dietary sources include proteins, particularly meat, fish and poultry as well as enriched bread products and fortified cereals. Low intakes of this vitamin may cause skin and digestive concerns.
- Supports heart health
- Helps maintain healthy hair and skin
- Is essential to nervous system health
- Promotes energy metabolism
- Is important for cell growth and metabolic function
- Supports carbohydrate and protein metabolism
Vitamins & Supplements to Live by Guide to Your Health
September 6, 2011
Heart Health – GARLIC – Does Your Heart Good
A Revitalizing History
Garlic isn’t just a great addition to your spaghetti sauce. It’s an herb with health benefits whose history dates back thousands of years. Garlic can substantially promote heart, circulatory and cardiovascular health while helping to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range.
A study demonstrated that Garlic supplements may have value in supporting cholesterol health when combined with a low fat diet.
In a pilot study, Aged Garlic Extract (AGE) showed a trend for supporting cholesterol and cardiovascular health.
- Promotes heart and cardiovascular health
- Helps to maintain cholesterol levels that are already within a normal range
- Has antioxidant properties
