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Drug Interactions and Nutrient Depletions: Important information for your health
Post on by Margo Gladding
Americans are taking more prescription medications than ever before. As a result, people are experiencing more drug interactions. Adverse drug reactions can range from being mild to causing major injury or even death. Beyond interactions, medications can also deplete the body of vital nutrients, resulting in serious health concerns. ...... -
Don’t forget about CoQ10 with your Statin
Post on by Christine Gonzalez
If you're taking a statin (Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol, Mevacor, Crestor, etc) to lower your cholesterol or prevent cardiovascular problems, you should seriously consider taking a CoQ10 supplement. You have probably heard about the dangers of high cholesterol, particularly LDL (“bad cholesterol”). Statins work by blocking an enzyme in the liver...... -
Evidence of the Benefits of Vitamin D
Post on by Margo Gladding
Two meta-analysis studies have been published online demonstrating the benefits of vitamin D on breast cancer and colorectal cancer. What are meta-analysis studies? Meta-analysis combines the results of several studies that address a set of related research hypotheses – in this case, the outcome of vitamin D on breast cancer...... -
Not All Supplements Are Created Equal – How Do I Choose?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
With the overwhelming amount of nutritional supplements available on the market, it can be a confusing process figuring out which health products are the best for you. When it comes to choosing the most beneficial products, there are four important things to look for: 1. Quality ingredients Patented, trademarked ingredients......
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