The vitamin B supplement you take is a mixture of nutrients that, although they share the same vitamin letter, are in fact distinctly different chemical entities. The reason that they share the same reference letter of the alphabet is that they are all essential water soluble vitamins (Vitamin C being the only other), they frequently work in synergy with each other and they often come from common sources and have similar properties in the body. They were therefore at one time believed to be just the one chemical entity.

They are essential in that they must form part of our diet because our bodies cannot manufacture these substances from others, and although most share common biochemical and health functions, there is no health function that requires all of them, and none of them can be totally replaced by another.

The B-Vitamin complex that you take can consist of as many as eight different B vitamins, each of which is essential for a healthy body and at one time it was believed that this mixture was only one single vitamin. That is why they are collectively known as vitamin B and were subsequently allocated numbers: it was only later that the individual components were discovered.

These eight are vitamin B-1 (thiamine), vitamin B-2 (riboflavin), vitamin B-3 (niacin), vitamin B-5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine), vitamin B-12 (cobalamins), biotin and folic acid (folate). They are found in yeast, liver, tuna, bananas and rice among other sources, and, as with all vitamins, without them life would not be possible. Not all vitamins are found in each of these food sources, and vitamin B-12, for example, is available in nutritional quantities only from animal sources.

Knowing what they are is all very well, but what does your body do with the B vitamin supplement that you take? Before considering that, the reason that a regular supply is important is because of their water solubility. This is a useful property for a vitamin to possess, because it means that they can easily be transported by the body fluids to the tissues where they are needed. The downside, however, is that they are consequently also easily flushed from the body, and your body cannot store any of the B vitamins.

You therefore must have a regular dietary source that can be augmented through supplementation. This is particularly desirable in alcoholics, those on diets to lose weight and vegans who are advised to take a regular vitamin B-12 supplement.

A lack of vitamin B will make you feel tired and lack energy because they play a big part in your body’s metabolism of blood glucose into energy. They also help to maintain a healthy immune system, keep your nervous system in tip-top condition and maintain good healthy skin, hair and muscles. The B complex is also very important in maintaining healthy blood and liver, and each and every component of the mixture has a specific part to play, both on individually and by interaction with others in the B complex.

Rather than examining what your body does with the supplement as a whole, let’s have a look at each component, and what your body does with that. Taking them one at a time, thiamine (B1) helps you to burn carbohydrates to generate energy. It is highly water soluble and must be taken daily. In the form of thiamine pyrophosphate it plays a key part in the metabolism of carbohydrates to energy, and also in the metabolism of certain amino acids. If you rely heavily on a high carbohydrate diet, you will need a good regular supplement of thiamine to be able to convert them to energy.

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) also plays a part in fat and carbohydrate metabolism and the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule of energy. It plays a significant part in the health of your skin and a deficiency is associated with mouth ulcers, cracked lips, flaky skin and bloodshot watery eyes. It also activates vitamin B6 and folic acid, one of the cases where the B vitamins work together synergistically.

Vitamin B3, or niacin, is well known to women as a component of some shampoos, and helps to promote health hair. However, this vitamin also takes part in the process of energy creation within your body, and helps to maintain a good muscle tone within the digestive tract. It is also used as a supplement for the treatment of diseases related to high levels of LDL cholesterol and is useful for the treatment of atherosclerosis.

Pantothenic acid is also found as a component of shampoos, so no prizes for guessing one of its functions. Vitamin B-5 plays a significant part in the energy-producing Krebs Cycle, or Citric Acid Cycle, that is used by every cell in your body to generate energy just where it is needed. It is also needed to synthesize acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter needed for good brain function and it helps to reduce stress. Pantothenic acid is also closely involved in the production of cholesterol in your liver: cholesterol is not all bad, and is needed by your body to produce some of the steroid hormones and also vitamin D.

Amino acids are the small units that are used to biosynthesize proteins and ultimately the genes and DNA that determine who you are. The major factor involved in processing these amino acids is Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), one of the lesser known of the vitamin B complex. It synthesizes and breaks up different amino acids to produce a variety of other compounds, such as the hormones serotonin, melatonin and dopamine.

Deficiencies in these hormones can be very serious, Parkinson’s disease believed to be connected with a dopamine deficiency for example, and other disorders include kidney stones, anemia and many skin complaints. Although deficiency of vitamin B6 is rare, it can occur in alcoholics and those with chronic kidney problems. It is believed that many diets are deficient, however, and a good vitamin B supplement would ensure that this did not occur.

Vitamin B-12 is one where deficiency can occur, particularly in alcoholics and vegans. It is available in sufficient quantities only from meat sources, and a supplement is indicated in anyone with a low meat intake in their diet. It is used by your body for the replication of DNA and to allow the normal activity of your body cells. It also helps to control homocysteine levels in conjunction with vitamin B6 and folic acid: homocysteine is a high-risk amino acid associated with atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease that can lead to Alzheimer’s disease, heart attacks and strokes.

The seventh, biotin (sometimes referred to as vitamin B7) also takes part in the metabolism of energy, but deficiencies have not been known, and the final known member of the B vitamin complex is folic acid. This is essential for cell growth and the synthesis of RNA and DNA in the body. RNA (Ribonucleic acid) is responsible for the synthesis of proteins in your body, and the well known Deoxy-ribonucleic acid (DNA) holds the genetic information of your body. Folic acid is therefore essential in the growing fetus, and any other cellular system that rapidly regenerates such as blood cells and the various cells of the immune system.

Without folic acid your body would be more susceptible to bacterial and viral attack, and less able to protect you from foreign invaders into your body tissues. Although deficiency is not common, folic acid is present in fresh food only and degrades when stored at room temperature and when cooked. A supplement is therefore advisable during pregnancy to help to prevent neural tube defects.

It is evident that the Vitamin B complex plays many parts in the chemistry of your body, and that a supplement can be of benefit in assuring that there are no deficiencies. A good B complex can be found at your local or internet health food store.

By: Darrell Miller

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The skincare industry is among the top industries that makes millionaires of its founders. It’s no surprise why this is so because everyday, everyone gets older. The potential market is practically the whole world’s population.

Anti-aging and other skincare products have become popular because in these times, not only beauty is held at a premium, but youth as well. However, the skin can easily deceive one’s true age—it can either make us look older or younger. And chances are, we’d prefer the latter over the former whether we’re 36 or 96.

Our body changes, inevitably, as we age. The skin is no exception. Signs of aging come in the form of wrinkles and sagging. Dermatologists would explain this as the breaking of elements in our skin called collagen and elastin.

Collagen is a fibrous protein that is high in tensile strength that keeps the skin firm. Logic and observation tells us that as we age and collagen is broken down, our skin becomes less firm leading the skin to wrinkle and sag. Elastin, on the other hand, is another protein that aids in maintaining firmness and, as the name suggest, elasticity.

When it comes to skincare products, making educated purchases seems to ask way too much of consumers. Of course, all the skincare products available will claim to be the best; their ultimate point, after all, is to sell. Consumers, however, are more concerned with how they look and the effects the skincare products will have on their epidermises. 

While consumers put their trust in brand names, they aren’t always the most reliable or important basis for choosing the most effective skincare product. As if there wasn’t too much names to choose from, people who purchase skincare products now have to take on the almost tedious task of knowing which chemicals are safe to apply on their skin.

What you best look for then are the most effective skincare products that promote the production of new collagen and elastin in your skin. To help you, a consumer, make informed decisions, here are a few ingredients to look out for to get the most effective skincare experience from skincare products out in the market:

Collagen

Collagen molecules are said to be too large to permeate the skin that’s why don’t settle with skincare products that have it listed as one of the ingredients. Instead another important word to look for is fibrolasts, which is an ingredient that promotes the synthesis of collagen to keep skin nice and supple.

Cynergy TK

Akin to fibrolasts, Cynergy TK is a collagen-growth stimulant that you should also look out for when it comes to the most effective skincare products. Clinical test show that it fosters growth of both collagen and elastin, further adding firmness to the skin. It also helps skin retain its moisture for longer periods, keeping skin fresh and healthy. Cynergy TK is an active ingredient in creams, toners and other skincare products that intend to heal skin.

Phytessence Wakame

This “Japanese beauty preserver” is extracted from Japanese sea algae and acts as an antioxidant, which moisturizes and smoothens skin. It has been proven to build up skin elasticity by blocking an enzyme called hyaluronidase, which breaks down hyaluronic acid or the “glue” that holds the collagen and elastin fibers. Phytessence Wakame also regenerates irritated and dry skin. It also prevents damage from ultraviolet rays and environmental pollution.  Wakame is definitively one of the most effective skincare ingredients we can find today.

CoQ 10

This wonder ingredient is naturally created in the human body and found in every cell. Also called ubiquinone, which is a play on the word ubiquitous (or found everywhere). CoQ10 produces energy in the mitochondria or the cell’s powerhouse.

Before going out to buy skincare products with the aforementioned ingredients, be sure to check that collagen, Phytessence Wakame, Cynergy TK and CoQ 10 are the active ingredients and not just thrown in for marketability. Making wise purchase decisions won’t only keep your skin healthy and younger looking, it will also save you from all the trouble of spending money on products that don’t really do anything for your skin.

By: Christy

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Every food item you buy must list the nutritional food facts somewhere on its label. The trouble is, most of us have no idea how to read them. Sure, the label may say the food we’ve chosen has 10g of sodium, but what does that really mean? Let’s take a look at some common nutrition food facts to find out.

Nutrition food labels clearly outline the nutrients found in foods using grams (g) or milligrams (mg). Milligrams are very small. As a matter of fact, you could fit 1,000 milligrams in a single gram.

In addition to listing the grams of nutrients found in the foods we eat, nutritional fact labels also give the daily percentage of that nutrient a single serving of that food includes. Keep in mind that these percentages are based on a 2,000 calorie a day diet, so if you are eating less than that the percentages would actually be higher.

Now, let’s take a closer look at individual nutrition facts listed on most food labels:

Serving Size:

Serving size is the amount of food being detailed within the nutrition label. It is very important to always check the serving size since one package or container may contain several serving sizes, so if you eat the entire thing the nutritional facts need to be multiplied accordingly.

Calories and Calories From Fat:

The number of calories in a single tells you the amount of energy that is found in that particular food. While the number of calories is important, the calories from fat is even more important since they will be harder for your body to burn.

Percent Daily Value:

A daily allowance is the percentage of food/nutrient you should consumer in a day. So, if you eat a food with 445% of your daily allowance of sodium, you must be careful not eat more items with high sodium content for the rest of the day. Staying within these limits ensures that you are getting just the right amount of each nutrient every day ofr optimal health.

Total Fat:

Everyone needs to eat a certain amount of fat to remain healthy and strong – but eat too much and you’ll become sluggish, depressed and unhealthy. Food labels list several different kinds of fat for better regulation: saturated, unsaturated, and trans fat.

Cholesterol and Sodium:

Cholesterol and sodium (salt) are usually measured in milligrams and are featured on food labels for those people who must restrict their intake of these nutrients.

Total Carbohydrate:

You need carbohydrates for energy. But too many can make you fat and cause other health concerns. Carbohydrate levels are usually broken down into grams of sugar and grams of dietary fiber on most food labels.

Protein:

Protein helps the human body build and repair essential parts of the body, such as muscles, blood, and organs. It is usually measured in grams.

Vitamin A and Vitamin C:

These list the amounts of vitamin A and vitamin C, with each amount given as a percent daily value.

Calcium and Iron:

Calcium and iron are essential for a healthy body. These minerals are usually listed as daily percentages per serving.

Now that you can understand your food labels better, start checking out what you’re eating and how much of a good thing (or not so good thing) you’re getting with each meal and snack.

By: Matthew Hick

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The D vitamin was discovered in 1919, it is often known as the sun vitamin because a form of the vitamin is produced when the sun warms our skin.

Along with calcium, it has long been linked to bone health and the prevention of bone diseases like rickets and osteoporosis, but researchers now believe the sun vitamin may have other health benefits as well.

Having too little vitamin D has been linked to chronic pain conditions such as arthritis. In some chronic pain cases, doctors will diagnose the patient with low D levels using a standard test and administer vitamin supplements.

Often, this seemed to ease the patient’s pain.

Vitamin D deficiency which can lead to osteopenia, osteoporosis, muscle weakness, fractures, common cancers, autoimmune diseases, infectious diseases and cardiovascular diseases, has been found to be lacking particularly in inhabitants of colder climates.

*A recent study, for example, indicated that the median adult intake of vitamin D in the US is only 230 IU per day, versus the researchers’ recommended 2000 IU per day.

Dutch researchers have also linked vitamin D deficiency to depression in older adults.

The researchers still had many unanswered questions, but noted that low levels of vitamin D lead to overproduction of a parathyroid hormone, which has been linked to signs of depression. The researchers are planning further tests to determine whether the low D levels are a cause or the affect of the depression.

In a separate study, a Canadian research team led by Dr. Pamela Goodwin studied the vitamin D levels in breast cancer patients.

The team found patients with sufficient levels of vitamin D were less likely to die of breast cancer or have the cancer spread.

This may be because vitamin D works in the body to block the growth of abnormal cells and also hinders the type of blood vessels that feed tumours.

With almost 50,000 deaths in the U.S. each year from breast cancer alone, these findings could have a huge impact on American health.

Weatherford’s Dr. Nusrat (Ness) Khan, M.D. FAAP, added previous research suggests calcium and vitamin D could connect to receptors on some tumours causing the tumour cells to slow down production, and in some cases will cause the cells to die (a process called apoptosis).

Kahn also cited a 2006 study which found appropriate levels of calcium and vitamin D decreased polyps in the colon, and another study which indicated appropriate levels of calcium decreased the risks of breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.

“An appropriate amount of calcium and vitamin D — about 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium, and 400 International Units (IUs) of vitamin D — does have a protective effect on osteoporosis and maybe on pre-menopausal breast cancer and colon cancer,” Khan summarised.

“But just because some is good, more is not necessarily better,” he said.

Since there is no evidence showing increasing vitamin D through sun exposure outweighs the risks of developing skin cancer, using a vitamin D supplement is the safest way to be sure you’re getting the required daily amount.

The key to maintaining healthy amounts of calcium and vitamin D lies in following recommended amounts and in consulting a physician for individual needs.

Khan also emphasised how people receive their vitamins and minerals is very important.

“We must emphasise natural sources,” he said. “From a nutritional standpoint, we should rely first and foremost on our diet, and secondly on vitamin supplements.”

For calcium and vitamin D, Khan recommends dairy products like milk and yoghurt. Seafood is also a good source of D.

Khan recommends using vitamin supplements to make up for what diet doesn’t provide.

Vitamin D inadequacy can be easily and inexpensively treated using a prescription supplement, once or twice a week for four to six weeks, according to Hooten.

Deficiency in vitamin D affects inhabitants of colder climates, because sunlight induces synthesis of vitamin D in humans. As such, if a consumer is not getting adequate exposure to the sun for vitamin D and its subsequent impact on their serum 25 (OH) D levels, they should be supplementing with vitamin D.

Vitamin D refers to two biologically inactive precursors – D3, also known as cholecalciferol, and D2, also known as ergocalciferol. The former, produced in the skin on exposure to UVB radiation (290 to 320 nm), is said to be more bioactive. The latter is derived from plants and only enters the body via the diet.

My own view is that the implications are that in chronic pain patients, vitamin D inadequacy is not the principal cause of pain and muscle weakness, however, it could be a contributing but unrecognised factor.”

Anyone beginning to take supplements should also check with their GP to make sure the vitamins won’t interfere with any other medications.

You should check the labels to make sure the pills do not provide more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin D.

Terry O’Brien

Back Trouble UK

By: Terry OBrien

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For many people, memory loss comes naturally with old age. While it may, therefore, be inevitable, there are vitamins and dietary supplements you can take to delay its onset or to recover from it. Reportedly a diet rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamins B6 and B12, polyphenol, alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, Gingko biloba extract, ayurvedic herbs, and carotenoids, can significantly lessen the impact of memory loss in old age.

Examples of essential fatty acids are fish oils, and they are necessary in brain function. In fact, people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory problems, are found to have low levels of essential fatty acids.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant found in all tissues, including the brain. People who do not take Vitamin E regularly are likely to be prone to develop neurological and memory problems. Folate, and Vitamins B6 and B12 are also important in brain function. Memory loss, confusion, and dementia have been associated with low levels of these vitamins.

Polyphenol, found in the skin of red grapes, offers protection against brain-related problems, so this is one thing your diet must include. Get a load of Alpha-Lipoic Acid or ALA in your diet, too. The ALA is an antioxidant that is found effective against neurodegenerative diseases. Another antioxidant that protects the brain is coenzyme Q10.

The Gingko biloba extract has been proven to treat dementia in the elderly. It can improve brain function by stimulating blood flow towards the brain. Other herbs, such as the ashwaganda, holy basil, and the brahmi have favorable effects on the function of the brain. Sage, in particular, has been reportedly found effective in treating Alzheimer’s.

Other vitamins that can help with the treatment:

Recover From Memory Loss with Vitamins

For many people, memory loss comes naturally with old age. While it may, therefore, be inevitable, there are vitamins and dietary supplements you can take to delay its onset or to recover from it. Reportedly a diet rich in essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamins B6 and B12, polyphenol, alpha-lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, vitamin E, Gingko biloba extract, ayurvedic herbs, and carotenoids, can significantly lessen the impact of memory loss in old age.

Examples of essential fatty acids are fish oils, and they are necessary in brain function. In fact, people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia and other memory problems, are found to have low levels of essential fatty acids.

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant found in all tissues, including the brain. People who do not take Vitamin E regularly are likely to be prone to develop neurological and memory problems. Folate, and Vitamins B6 and B12 are also important in brain function. Memory loss, confusion, and dementia have been associated with low levels of these vitamins.

Polyphenol, found in the skin of red grapes, offers protection against brain-related problems, so this is one thing your diet must include. Get a load of Alpha-Lipoic Acid or ALA in your diet, too. The ALA is an antioxidant that is found effective against neurodegenerative diseases. Another antioxidant that protects the brain is coenzyme Q10.

The Gingko biloba extract has been proven to treat dementia in the elderly. It can improve brain function by stimulating blood flow towards the brain. Other herbs, such as the ashwaganda, holy basil, and the brahmi have favorable effects on the function of the brain. Sage, in particular, has been reportedly found effective in treating Alzheimer’s.

Other vitamins that can help with the treatment:

Memory Loss And vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is pyridoxine. Research shows that inadequate amount of Vitamin B6 in the body could possibly lead to memory loss.

In a certain study, a group of men were given 20 milligrams of Vitamin B6 every day for three months. After which, a memory test was given to them. The men who took Vitamin B6 regularly showed significant gains in terms of both long-term and short-term memory spans.

Vitamin B12 as a cure for Memory Loss

Just like Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the functions of the brain as well.

Doctors indicate that the deficiency of Vitamin B12 could possibly lead to the development of neurological symptoms such as fatigue, disorientation, and memory loss.

Lack of Vitamin B12 in the body directly creates problems in the patient’s nervous system.

Helping Memory Loss with Anti-Oxidant Vitamins

Both Vitamins C and Vitamins E are known to be good antioxidants.

As such, they rid the body of all free radicals. Free radicals are the elements speeds up aging in a person. Without free radicals and other harmful elements in the body, the cells are preserved and renewed like they should. These two vitamins can keep brain cells healthy.

Last but not least of these vitamins and dietary supplements are carotenoids. Carotenoids, which give fruits and vegetables the characteristic red, orange and yellow colors, protect the body against oxidative damage.

By: John Pen

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If you are like most people, I am sure you have heard…"Don’t forget to take your vitamins" or "eat your vegetables or salad…they are loaded with vitamins and minerals. But what exactly are vitamins and minerals? How do they benefit us? Are they something to be concerned with?

Vitamins and minerals are substances that are found in all the foods we eat. The fruits, the vegetables, the meats and the fish we eat are great sources for the essential vitamins and minerals we require. Our bodies need these vitamins and minerals, regardless of our age, so our bodies grow and function properly. Each and every vitamin or mineral plays a specific role in maintaining a healthy body.

Some of the most important or well known vitamins are: Vitamin D, found in milk and is essential for our bones, Vitamin A, found in carrots and is good for our vision, Vitamin C, found in oranges helps our bodies heal from minor cuts and Vitamin B, found in leafy green vegetables helps your body produce protein and energy.

Vitamins and minerals come in two forms: fat soluble and water soluble. When we eat foods containing fat soluble vitamins, they are stored in the fat tissues of our body and our liver. When our body is reaching out for them, they are there for our bodies to use. Some of these fat soluble vitamins can stick around for a few days, or few months. Fat soluble vitamins are essential and include: Vitamin A, Vitamin D and Vitamins E and K.

Vitamins that are water soluble are completely different. They are not stored in your body, they are used or come out when you urinate. Since these vitamins are not stored in our bodies, they need to be replenished more frequently. These include Vitamin C and all your B vitamins.

So lets face it, our body can do lots of wonderful things, but the one thing it can not do is produce vitamins…we need to rely on outside sources for that. That is where our diets come in and the food we eat. Your body has the capability to capture these vitamins from the foods we eat, and determine where best to use or store them. In most, if not all cases, if we are eating properly, eating the right foods eliminates the need for a daily vitamin, as the proper foods will provide all our essential vitamins.

The importance of vitamins and minerals can not be understated. Vitamins A, B, C, D, K, and E are all essential, and easily obtained in the foods we eat. In addition to eating the vitamin enriched foods to get these vitamins, a steady diet plan of these foods will also help to maintain a body weight that is healthy for us as well. Put your mind to it and start eating healthy today.

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By: Peter Sicoli

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Nearly all of us would love to find 100% pure skincare. After many years of artificial everything, we’ve noticed that natural is almost always better. Holistic skincare is our goal these days.

It’s a great goal. We do need to be realistic about it, though.

if by 100% pure, you mean that no processing of any ingredient is allowed, there is no 100% pure skincare product.

If by holistic skincare you mean that ingredients must be exactly as they are found in nature, whole and complete, then there is no such thing as holistic skincare.

The simple truth: some type of careful processing, as natural and holistic as possible, must take place before even the finest skincare ingredients can be used in a skincare product.

Intelligent processing, done with a respect for the power of the natural plants, makes herbal supplements more effective than the plants they come from. Often only an extract (the active ingredients) of the plant is used.

Just because there’s no 100% pure skincare, you’re quite right to look for the purest, most holistic skincare product you can find. One thing that means is, avoiding the common, but untrustworthy, ingredients.

Don’t trust the following:

– Parabens, to take one of the most common ingredients in skincare products. You’ll see them listed as methylparaben, ethylparaben, benzylparaben and others.

They’re preservatives, to lengthen product shelf life; they are absorbed into the body through the skin; and they are suspected carcinogens.

– Fragrances. Sorry, but fragrances are made from dangerous chemicals that can irritate your skin. If you want to wear a nice scent, use a body spray or a dab of perfume. That’s not avoiding fragrances completely, but it’s much safer than rubbing a scented product into your body.

– Triclosan. Suspected of helping to create widespread antibiotic resistance.

In your search for holistic skincare, here are some ingredients, extracted from pure, natural plant sources, with their effectiveness demonstrated in quality studies:

Phytessence Wakame — based on a natural sea kelp, native to Japan. Wakame is a natural part of the skincare that keeps Japanese women looking so young.

Cynergy TK™ — this is a natural substance extracted from the wool of sheep in New Zealand. Cynergy TK™ contains functional keratin, and has been shown in studies to actually stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, proteins essential for firm, supple skin.

Of course, true holistic skincare includes not just pure cosmetic ingredients, but some regular exercise, and diet, too. Leafy green vegetables, both in salads and cooked, quality protein sources such as fish, and pure filtered water are all natural gifts to your skin.

So if 100% pure skincare isn’t possible, you’re still on the right track by looking for it.

By: Kathryn Lane

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I was astounded to find out how much study goes into dermatological products on today’s market. Would you believe that the best natural skincare available is the result of careful scientific research? I’m not a guy who wants to spend a lot of time and money on skin products. I will, however, invest in skincare that is proven to reduce the lines of age and protect me from the harmful effects of the Sun. 

If you’re like me, you want the same clinically tested and proven skincare products that I have found. As an educated and health conscious man, you no doubt know by now the benefits of the Cynergy TK, Nano-Lipobelle H EQ10, and Phytessence wakame. After all, these are the foundational active ingredients in cutting edge, scientific system skincare for guys like you and me. 

While it may take a scientist to figure out which ingredients to blend for a great skincare product, it just takes a little information for you to make an educated decision about the skincare product you buy. Along with the three active ingredients I have just mentioned, there are a several more, completely natural, ingredients you should find in the skincare product that keeps you looking and feeling your best. 

Natural vitamin E is essential to the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines in your skin. Its antioxidant properties fight “free radicals” from ultra-violate rays, pollution, and the inevitable slips in your otherwise healthy diet. Vitamin E helps your cells rejuvenate, and it diminishes scars. Make sure the label states “natural vitamin E.” Don’t settle for a synthetic substitute. 

D-Panthenol is a fancy name for vitamin B5. It repairs your dermal tissue and naturally moisturizers the skin. It also protects you from sunburn. D-Panthenol relieves existing sunburn and enhances your natural ability to tan. It is an integral part of the best natural skincare product you can purchase 

Capuacu butter comes from the fruit of the South American Capuacu tree. Native tribes use the butter to protect themselves from the sun and to heal burns. Capuacu butter moisturizes the skin with its stearic and oleic acids, which are essential in soothing inflamed skin. 

Babassu is a lightweight wax. It softens your skin and forms a barrier to retain moisture and prevent dirt from sticking to you. It is made from Brazilian oil that holds beneficial properties for both dry and oily complexions. Also, it is an excellent natural treatment for eczema, itchy, dry and inflamed skin. 

Another strong antioxidant is grapeseed oil. It creates a moisture retaining film on your skin.  It effectively repairs the skin around the eyes and reduces stretch marks. Grapeseed oil is full of linoleic acid, another source of natural vitamin E. 

Perhaps witch hazel is best known for its ability to naturally soothe skin. Since men tend toward skin irritations, witch hazel provides a lot of relief when you need it. It is a natural astringent, too. It can even help psoriasis and other irritating skin conditions like cuts and scrapes from your morning shave.  

The right scientific system skincare products for you simply employ the highest quality, natural ingredients available from around the world. The smart guys in the skincare labs just compiled the best information on Earth so that they could pass it on to you and me. We, as educated consumers, just have to act on their knowledge. They pass on to us what they have learned, and we utilize their knowledge to invest in ourselves by purchasing the best natural skincare that science and nature can provide.

By: Christy

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After a long-term consumption of vitamins and nutritional supplements, you probably have found that they are considerably helpful for your overall health. You may want to share your new finding with everyone. Why not present your friends or family members with some well-chosen nutritional supplements as a gift?

Think carefully before you act!

If you have decided to purchase vitamins and nutritional supplements as a surprise for someone, it is imperative for you to think about the following tips or cautions before you order.

1.  Nutritional Supplements are a Kind of Medicine

Have you ever been shopping, and bought a certain kind of aspirin for a friend just because you like it? Probably not. Nutritional supplements are the same kind of thing. Although you can purchase them without a doctor’s prescription, they are a form of medicine after all. Medicine is not “one-size-fits-all”: it works differently for every person, and what may be perfect for you may not have the same effect for others.

 

2.  Nutritional Supplements Are Personal Things

If your friends were to give you a roll of toilet paper or dandruff shampoo for your birthday, how would you feel? Embarrassed, right? The same holds true for vitamins and nutritional supplements, as these products are defined as being personal items. If you give a friend a bottle of nutritional supplements casually, he or she may feel uncomfortable or a little weird.

3.  Nutritional Supplements May Interfere with Medication

Imagine that one of your friends really likes the vitamins and nutritional supplements you are taking, and you decide to give him or her a bottle as a surprise. So you order the product to give as a gift for the next time you meet. However, what both of you don’t realize is that one of the main ingredients in the nutritional supplements interferes with another medication personal prescribed by your friend’s doctor. In some cases, some people might suffer severe complications if they take nutritional supplements and personal medications together.

4.  Nutritional Supplements Are Not “One-Size-Fits-All”

You may have benefited a lot from taking nutritional supplements, so you hold the conviction that they are powerful. Nevertheless the products are not right for everyone. Besides, people are highly cautious of or sensitive to any kinds of medication which they are not familiar with, including vitamins. So if you buy this kind of products for others, it may not only be a waste of your money and time, but also may affect your friendship, as sending vitamins or nutritional supplements may seem an undesirable or even rude gesture.

If you still insist on purchasing nutritional supplements for your friends or your family members,, you’d better get his or her permission before you act. Thus, the products will not be a surprise any more, and you will know that the products are just what she or he needs.

 

By: Mitamins Team

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Vitamins are a group of organic food substances or nutrients that further found only in living things, plants and animals. Vitamins are totally divided into two classes based on their solubility. These fat-soluble vitamins include vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin K. The water-soluble vitamins are such folate (folic acid), vitamin B12, biotin, vitamin B6, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Fat-soluble vitamins those contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen while water-soluble vitamins although contain these three elements plus nitrogen and some-times sulfur. Fat-soluble vitamins those can be stored in appreciable amounts in the body and the water-soluble vitamins such cannot be stored in the body. Vitamins are actual necessary in small amounts for normal metabolism and good health. Vitamins and minerals have no calories and so are not an energy source, but assist in to metabolizing nutrients in food and are important in keeping your body running smoothly. Vitamins make it much more possible for other nutrients to be digested, absorbed and then metabolized by the body. Vitamins are often referred to as the “spark plugs” of our human machine. They are so required to do many things and their excess or depletion can lead to acute and chronic disease. Functions of vitamins in human body ________________________________________ Vitamins promote the regular growth, and to provide a proper metabolism, and ensure good health and protect against the such certain diseases. Vitamin is often required by the body in such a small amounts for metabolism, to protect health, and also for proper growth in children. Vitamins consequently assist in the formation of hormones, blood cells, also for nervous-system chemicals, and genetic material. Vitamins mostly serve as the catalysts for certain reactions in the body. They combine with the proteins to create metabolically active enzymes that in turn produce hundreds of vital chemical reactions during the body. There end we would no longer be able to survive. Vitamins help to get properly regulate the metabolism, also help to convert fat and carbohydrates into energy, and then assist in the forming bone and tissue. Fat soluble vitamins ________________________________________ Vitamin A – Vitamin A is the major collective name for a group of fat-soluble vitamins. The actual most useable form of the vitamin is retinol. Vitamin A is also one of the most versatile vitamins, with roles in such diverse functions those as vision, immune defenses, maintenance of the body linings and skin, bone and body growth, also for normal cell development, and then reproduction . Vitamin D – Vitamin D in fact refers to a group of steroid molecules. Vitamin D is called the sunlight vitamin and because the body produces it when the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays strike the skin. Vitamin D is also important for the proper absorption of calcium from food. Vitamin E – Vitamin E is in fact an umbrella term for a group of compounds called tocopherols and tocotrienols. Alpha-tocopherol is the name of the most active form of vitamin E in therefore humans. Vitamin K – Vitamin K is a more versatile group of 2-methilo-naphthoquinone derivatives. Vitamin K is therefore involved in the carboxylation of certain glutamate residues in the proteins to form gamma-carboxyglutamate residues. Water soluble vitamins ________________________________________ Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – Vitamin b1 is totally essential to several bodily functionsVitamin B1 is more essential for the body to be able to use carbohydrate as an energy source and as well as for metabolising amino acids. Thiamin is further available in nutritional supplements in the form of thiamin hydrochloride and thiamin nitrate. Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – Riboflavin or vitamin B2 is an essential nutrient in human nutrition and plays a key role in the production of energy. Vitamin B2 is an intermediary the transfer of electrons in the cellular oxidation-reduction reactions which generate energy from protein, carbohydrate and fat. Vitamin B2 helps prevent and is used to treat migraine headaches, cataracts, rheumatoid arthritis, and a number of skin disorders such as acne (acne rosacea), dermatitis, and eczema. Vitamin B3 (niacin) – Vitamin B3 is also known as niacin, nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, niacinamide and antipellagra vitamin or PP factor. Vitamin B3 is essential in the metabolism of carbohydrates (to produce energy), fats, and proteins. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) – Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) serves as coenzyme and is involved in the metabolism of protein and carbohydrates, the production of insulin and red and white blood cells, and the synthesis of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and prostaglandins. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) – Pantothenic acid is an antioxidant water-soluble vitamin needed to break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Pantothenic acid comes in two forms: calcium pantothenate and pantethine. Biotin (vitamin H, vitamin B7) – Biotin is of great importance for the biochemistry of the human organism. Biotin helps in the synthesis of fatty acids, in energy metabolism, and in the synthesis of amino acids and glucose. Folic acid (folate, vitamin B9) – Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folic acid is a synthetic folate form which is used for food fortification and nutritional supplements. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) – Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is an essential part of life. Vitamin C is perhaps the most popular vitamin among the common nutrients and biochemicals. Vitamin deficiencies and human health ________________________________________ Vitamins are of vital importance in maitaining hunman health. Deficiencies of most of the vitamins will result in corresponding diseases. A deficiency of vitamin A can cause retarded skeletal growth, night blindness, various abnormalities of the skin and linings of the genitourinary system and gastrointestinal tract. Thiamin deficiency can lead to muscular weakness, leg cramps, slow heartbeat, irritability, defective hydrochloric acid production in the stomach and consequent digestive disorders. Riboflavin deficiency can cause inflamed tongue, inflammation and ulcers in the mouth, Dandruff, weakness, abnormal blood vessel growth on the sclerae, and low blood counts. A niacin deficiency often leads to a chronic illness called pellagra. Vitamin B5 deficiency causes depression, personality changes, and heart problems. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause impaired immunity, skin lesions, and mental confusion.

By: dr rony

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