Important Things You Should Know About Vitamins The first thing to know is that vitamins (along with minerals and amino acids) are considered “essential” nutrients, that is — you need them. So whether you get your vitamins from food or from supplement manufacturers like Kirkman®, knowing about these nutrients that make your body run is a good […]
How Much B12 Should You Take a Day?
How Much B12 Should You Take a Day? For healthy adults, the recommendation for the amount of B12 you should take in one day is 2.4mcg. Certain situations make supplementation necessary to achieve sufficient absorption Absorption Determines How Much B12 is Needed in a Day B12 absorption is complex. When B12-containing food (like beef, poultry, […]
Vitamin C & Collagen Production
Vitamin C & Collagen Production Skin care pros recommend supplementing with Vitamin C to support collagen production needed for firm, youthful skin. When we were children, our skin was so smooth and firm because our bodies were producing collagen at a rapid pace. Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body, and is […]
You May Need More Vitamin C
You May Need More Vitamin C New Analysis of Landmark Scurvy Study Leads To Update on Vitamin C Needs It was wartime and food was scarce. Leaders of England’s effort to wage war and help the public survive during World War II needed to know: Were the rations in lifeboats adequate for survival at sea? […]
Five Strategies For Stress Eating
Five Strategies For Stress Eating Have you ever felt like reaching for the pint of strawberry ice cream after a long day at work? Or eating potato chips after an argument with a loved one? Or even craving chocolate when feeling bored or isolated? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you might […]
TB Treatment and Healthier living with Mega Oxygen!
TB Treatment and Healthier living with Mega Oxygen! Tuberculosis: Symptoms and Treatment Tuberculosis, or as it’s more commonly known, TB, is a relatively dangerous Bacterial Infection (i.e. an infection caused by the presence of bacteria in your system). While its presence and effects are mostly found in the Lungs, the bacteria can spread through the […]
Types of Vitamin C: Pros & Cons
Types of Vitamin C: Pros & Cons When you think of all the Vitamin C variations by all possible supplemental forms, the types of Vitamin C possibilities seem infinite. Vitamin C, also known by the chemical name ascorbic acid, is one of the most popular supplemented vitamins. Find out the pros and cons of each […]
Why Take Zinc Supplements?
Why Take Zinc Supplements? When zinc levels are low, your body can start malfunctioning. With this vital mineral so susceptible to under-consumption and depletion through common lifestyle factors, taking zinc supplements seems like a no-brainer. But it’s not that simple. If you’re taking zinc supplements, you must make sure that you’re doing it right. Why […]
Vitamins For Smokers
Vitamins For Smokers Smokers may have once been known for their svelte figures, but the research is conclusive that they are often lacking many vital nutrients. Vitamins for smokers are those nutrients commonly depleted by cigarette smoke and are also under-consumed by smokers. Smoking damages cells and depletes vitamins and minerals. Smokers tend fo have […]
Why you must never buy honey in plastic bottles
Why you must never buy honey in plastic bottles Let’s face it – you can’t beat glass. Even “food grade” plastic can leach chemicals and odours into your honey and there is a lot of research that shows it probably does. To me, a glass jar is a sign of QUALITY. Honey is a precious […]