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Zinc Supplements For Your Body

Zinc Supplements For Your Body Zinc supplements provide a much needed mineral that is needed by each and every cell in your body. The body is unable to produce zinc on it’s own, which is why we need to makes sure we eat enough food that contains the mineral, drink enough water, or use the proper supplements that will give our cells the zinc they need. Zinc is very important, as it plays a crucial role with hundreds of processes in the human body. The most prominent functions include support of the immune system, joints, tissues, along with aiding in...

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Prostate Cancer : The Man Killer

Prostate Cancer : The Man Killer Prostate health is one of the most important aspects of a man’s health. Prostate health is something that should be treated with a balanced diet your whole life. Prostate cancer is VERY serious and will kill you if not diagnosed early and treated. Prostate cancer is a condition where prostate cells grow exponentially and out of control. It is the most common cancer associated with men, and can lead to many complications, one rather large one being that you die. Since prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in men,...

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Moderation is the Key

Moderation is the Key No one in the world has the perfect diet. Many people may come close to one but it still isn’t perfect. And especially with today’s fast-paced, mainstream economy not everyone has the time to sit down and enjoy a healthy meal. Instead they grab healthy snacks bars and drinks while on the go. Eating healthy foods is great and all but it doesn’t mean that your body is getting everything it needs. You may be depriving your body of other nutrients that it vitally needs to keep you up and running and the only way to...

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A Lack Of Vitamins

A Lack Of Vitamins Everyone knows that the human body needs a certain amount of vitamins and minerals everyday to function properly and remain healthy. A well balanced diet can supply your body with the vitamins it needs, although problems and disorders can arise if your diet doesn’t supply your body with the vitamins it needs. The symptoms of vitamin deficiency will normally present themselves when the lack of vitamins is at an advanced level. Those who don’t get enough of vitamins A, B1, and B2 for example, will always feel tired, along with a loss of appetite. Other symptoms...

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Company Wraps Calcium Into Candy

Company Wraps Calcium Into Candy Doctors will tell you that as you age, bones lose strength because they lose calcium. They also stress the need to add more calcium to your diet, either with dairy products or supplements. Your dentist will say that your teeth are made up of calcium, to a large extent, so the need for calcium is important in order to ensure your teeth stay strong. Meanwhile, cardiologists are discovering that one of the critical elements of a healthy heart is the level of calcium in the body. So how do you add more calcium to your...

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New Study Examines Antioxidant Impact on Prostate Cancer

New Study Examines Antioxidant Impact on Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer as one of the most common types of cancer in men according to the American Cancer Society. Fortunately if caught early, the prognosis is good. Even better than treating it, is of course, avoiding it altogether. The search for the cause of prostate cancer is ongoing and a recent study was recently completed. An eight year study of 29,361 men has just been completed. The study examined the impact of antioxidant supplements on the rate of prostate cancer. “There has been definite interest in their use, based on a few...

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What Are Antioxidants And How Do They Help You?

What Are Antioxidants And How Do They Help You? Antioxidants are natural chemicals found in the body. Free radicals are the results of processes in cells that can damage cell walls, structure and genetic material. Antioxidants help prevent this from occurring. They occur naturally in the body and can also be added with diet and supplements. Supplements such as vitamins A, C and E and selenium all contain antioxidants. Supplements are widely available at health food stores, grocery stores and pharmacies. They come in forms such as tablets, capsules and soft gels and are taken orally. It is recommended to...

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Private Label Vitamins – Why Pay Top Dollar For Generic Supplements?

Private Label Vitamins – Why Pay Top Dollar For Generic Supplements? Today’s vitamin supplement industry is one of fierce competition between distributors and retailers. Numerous companies promise to bring consumers the best supplements money can buy, and often make claims of superior product components and exclusive raw material sources. And yet the majority of vitamin supplement providers are buying their products wholesale from the same manufacturers. It’s true. Major retailers like GNC and Vitamin World rely almost exclusively on private label production companies to manufacture and package their supplements for them. The same is true of direct marketing companies that...

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Ephedra Supplements May Not Be Worth The Risk

Ephedra Supplements May Not Be Worth The Risk Ephedra supplements are hard to find in stores because of the dangers linked to them, but they are still legal and available to anyone determined to take them. I see them now and then in gas station markets or 7-11s, usually sold at the counter in colorful little packets labeled something ridiculous like ‘Super Boost’ or ‘Ultimate Energy Pills’. If you’re thinking about taking some of these, just be careful not to over do it, and to avoid other stimulants. Even ephedra by itself boosts your chances of having heart attacks, especially...

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Nutritional Supplements: Are They Really Essential For Good Health

Nutritional Supplements: Are They Really Essential For Good Health Why should I take nutritional supplements? Can’t I just eat healthy, exercise, drink plenty of water, etc.? A fair question. After all, quality nutritional supplements are not cheap. Let’s look at the arguments for taking nutritional supplements in addition to a healthy lifestyle. Argument #1: Our foods no longer contain the nutrition they should Due to modern processing and farming methods, foods that should be high in certain nutrients no longer are. For example, the tomato is an excellent source of phytonutrients, specifically, lycopene. But when you buy a tomato from...

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