Archive for January, 2010

Facts About Taking Vitamin B12 Sublingual

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Should Vitamin B12 be taken sublingual? And if so why?
What is sublingual?

Sublingual means to take and dissolve something under your tongue
Sublingual glands are salivary glands in the mouth
They lie beneath the tongue and beneath the mucous membranes on the floor of your mouth.
8 to 20 ducts will drain the glands
The sublingual gland is a [...]

Has Hoodia Been Proven Safe?

Saturday, January 30th, 2010

The makers of Hoodia products state that Hoodia supplements have no side effects. Do we know if that is really true? It is often used as a diet pill and largely reported to be safe because the Bushmen of South Africa have used the Hoodia gordonii plant to suppress appetite for thousands of [...]

Overdose On Vitamin D

Friday, January 29th, 2010

It is very hard to overdose on Vitamin D, even though it is a fat-soluble prohormones. The two major forms of which are vitamin D2 (or ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol).
It is known as the sunshine Vitamin because it is converted from an AV ray to Vitamin D by the skin. It [...]

Sources Of Foods High In Vitamin C

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

You have decided for whatever reason that you wish to know the sources of foods high in Vitamin C. That is a great step to well being and good health. First you should know what Vitamin C is.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin which is essential for normal [...]

People Who Have Won or Lost Their Personal Fitness Battles

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

If you ever have the misfortune to drive past a disastrous accident which you either witness or are seeing moments after the impact, watch your own emotional response. After shuddering and feeling horror and sympathy, you continue along, but at a much slower and more cautious pace. Your reaction is normal. Such terrifying and dramatic [...]

Folic Acid And Alzheimer’s

Monday, January 25th, 2010

News flashes

Taking large amounts of folic acid improved the memory of older adults
Vitamin folic acid might play a role in dementia B9 pill might slow the mental decline of aging
The folic acid protected users’ brains

All the research over the years adds to mounting evidence that a diet high in folate, Vitamin B9 is very [...]

Too Much Vitamin B6

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Vitamin B6 known as pyridoxine is a water soluble critical nutrient. Vitamin B6 supports more vital bodily functions than any other vitamin. Vitamin B6 is a coenzyme for several enzyme systems. It aids in the making of antibodies to help the immune system stay strong, it acts as a coenzyme in the breakdown and [...]

Too Much Vitamin B5

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

In this article we are going to discuss having too much Vitamin B in your system. Pantothenic Acid (vitamin B5) is required for the synthesis of certain steroids produced in the adrenal glands via the action of coenzyme A. The RDA for adults is 5mg but the optimal daily intake may be 100mg.
The best [...]

Preparing For Your Exercise Programme

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

When most people decide to have fun and relaxation, they go out and do just that. It may be a ride through the countryside, a square dance, or an enjoyable evening at the theatre.
Preparation for such recreation is usually on the spur of the moment and, fortunately, not really necessary. With ordinary clothing, a dependable [...]

Dietary Sources of Niacin

Monday, January 18th, 2010

Niacin also known as B3 is a water soluble vitamin, meaning that you need to replenish it everyday and it is generally not stored in the body. Any excess of the vitamin will be excreted from the body. There are many dietary sources for Niacin.
Vitamin B3 discovery was related to work by the [...]