Posts Tagged ‘vitamins and minerals’

Too many vitamins? Vitamin Code RAW?

Your Ad Here I was looking into some vitamins to start taking and when you’re reading the descriptions they all sound good. The ones that really caught my eye were Garden of Life’s Vitamin Code RAW (link below). Now my question is if you’re taking the supplement for women then you wouldn’t want to take [...]

Would there be any harmful effects in taking a one-a-day vitamin supplement twice in a 24-hour period?

I am wondering if taking a Centrum One-a-day multivitamin twice a day for added vitamins would be harmful, or just more beneficial. The bottle says it contains 100% of the daily values of 11 different vitamins and minerals, but would there be harm in getting 200% of the daily recommended amount of some of these? [...]

I going to be starting the Herbalife diet with my hubby…. Does it work?

I am doing the full pack with the supplements, shakes, protein etc. List of products: Herbalife Shakes Mixes: come in a variety of flavors, and contain up to 20 essential vitamins and minerals as well as health-enhancing herbs and 9g of soy protein, as well as being a healthy source of fiber. Herbalife Herbal Concentrate: [...]

What is a good protein powder that doubles as a multi-vitamin supplement?

I am 25, and not interested in bulking up, but more interested in turning my good BMI into toned muscle, and basically having a daily powder that will also ensure I am meeting my RDI for vitamins and minerals. I do eat healthy, but i’m sure I don’t get the RDI right everyday!

When people make blatantly false claims about vegetarian nutrition, is it possible for them to be banned?

There are a lot of myths that people continue to perpetuate on here, such as the idea that vegetarians need to worry about getting "enough" protein, combining protein, getting "enough" calcium, etc. I’m wondering if I would be justified in reporting them when I see them? Don’t get me wrong. I realize that most of [...]

need help (Nutrition Hw) 10 points who can answer this question?

Perunia is 25 years old and considers herself health-conscious. Each day, she eats a fortified low-fat breakfast cereal; enjoys an energy bar for a snack (such as Clif- contains nuts, fruits and is fortified with a full suite of vitamins and minerals); eats plenty of prepared "health foods" such as "Lean Cuisine" and "Healthy Choise" [...]

Vitamins Foods

thebest-healthy-foods.com Vitamins are organic substances needed in the body for growth, health, and prevent the various types of diseases. Vitamins help the growth process of protein, fats and carbohydrates in the body and also vitamin benefits to help the body to produce hormones and blood cells are beneficial for health and body growth. For your [...]

What percentage of a vitamin-mineral supplement gets absorbed by the body?

I realize food is the best source of vitamins and minerals; I often hear that vitamin and minerals from supplements are generally poorly absorbed. What percentage are absorbed by the body through supplement pills, usually? Is there a way to maximize absorption? Antioxidant Sites Vitamins and Minerals You Need To Reduce Hair Loss Best Vitamins [...]

are you a sushi lover?

Are you a sushi fanatic or do you have trouble getting past the thought of eating raw fish? Well, it turns out that our national indulgence in this tasty and visually enticing treat from Japan may also be good for our health. Sushi is generally made with white rice and sweet rice vinegar, fresh vegetables, [...]

I have a question relating to supplements.?

I take a combination of multivitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Which vitamins and minerals enhance the effect of others, and which should be taken apart, or "cancel out" the effects of the other (i.e. iron and calcium prevent absorption of each other if taken at the same time, vitamin e enhances absorption of selenium, etc.)? Antioxidant [...]