Mega Oxygen – An environment within the body where disease cannot thrive Mega Oxygen is a natural systemic blood oxygenator with an African herbal blend that boosts the immune system and is pivotal in helping the body to heal itself to combat critical diseases. Our Oxygen Therapy ™ range has the product Mega Oxygen ™ […]
Vitamin C Promotes Memory, Mood Regulation & Overall Cognitive Function
April 30, 2022 An essential vitamin with secret superpowers, vitamin C does more than it’s famed for. Found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers, and other plant foods, vitamin C provides your brain with the support it needs for optimal memory, cognitive function, and mood regulation. It seems like vitamin C is the original trendy vitamin […]
Vitamins For Bones
Vitamins For Bones Vitamins for bones are about more than milk; strong bones need a constant influx of several nutrients. Antioxidants Contribute To Healthy Bones Bones constantly renew themselves throughout life in a tightly regulated process called remodeling. Osteoclast cells remove old, damaged bone tissue while osteoblasts replace it. Oxidative stress can alter the delicate […]
SUPPLEMENTS FOR SENIORS
As we age, dietary supplements are more important than ever. For seniors, supplements help meet nutritional needs when intake is low and absorption becomes more difficult. WHY DOCTORS RECOMMEND SUPPLEMENTS FOR SENIORS MEDICATIONS INTERFERE WITH NUTRIENT STATUS The older you get, the more pills you take. You know the side effects, but nutrient depletion is […]
How to Minimize Nutrient Loss During Cooking
While heat is necessary to make many foods edible, nutrient loss during cooking can be significant. The water-soluble vitamins — like C and the B family — are particularly susceptible to loss during cooking. Since eating most foods raw isn’t an option (and often not even the best way to maximize nutrient content), consider these […]
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 idea. What Are Vitamins? Vitamins are important […]
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
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 responsible not only for firm […]
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? And, among several experiments important for […]
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 be “stress eating,” or what […]