Vitamin D deficiencies are now thought to be rampant amongst kids. While pediatricians thought the problem had been solved amongst children with Vitamin D fortification of milk, crereal and other foods, a number of studies shows that Vitamin D deficiency is much more of a health problem than anyone realized according to Catherine Gordon, director […]
Several reports have come out, most recently by the Associated Press, that so-called “natural sexual enhancers” mjay contain unregulated versions of the very pharmaceuticals they are intended to replace. While this may not sound dangerous, it is for tbe millions of men who take nitrates, drugs that help regulate blood pressure and treat heart disease. […]
According to recent studies reported in Parade Magazine, more than half of American women don’t get enought Vitamin D. Our bodies manufacture Vitamin D when we’re out in the sun, yet many of us actively avoid the sun, use sunscreens and otherwise limit our exposure. While all multivitamins contain vitamin D, and fortified foods also […]
Even if you buy vitamin supplements that are manufactured in the US, chances are that the ingredients came from China. In fact, a majority of vitamins A, B12, C and E are made in China. In fact, in less than a decade, China has captured 90 percent of the U.S. market for Vitamin C.
So, why be concerned? […]
Potential Risks of Using Dietary Supplements
Although certain products may be helpful to some people, there may be circumstances when these products can pose unexpected risks. Many supplements contain active ingredients that can have strong effects in the body. Taking a combination of supplements, using these products together with medicine, or substituting them in place […]
A John Hopkins Study found that taking even modest amounts of Vitamin E (400 IU per day, an amount recommended by many doctors) leads to an increased risk of death. Likewise, high doses of beta carotene had been shown to increase the risk for lung cancer and death.
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