Dietary supplements such as vitamins, herbs and calcium can be beneficial to
your health. Check
out this information to find out if supplements can improve your health including
information on
combination diets, multivitamins and much more.
When
Drugs Make You Sick
Knowing the effect some foods, over-the-counter drugs and herbal supplements
can have on your
prescription medicine is essential for good health.
The
Truth About Supplements
"Eat the foods you love and still lose weight" and "Exercise in a Bottle" are
among the marketing
ploys that sound too good to be true. And, for the most part, they are.
Calcium
and Supplements
Some studies show that calcium lowers the rate of bone loss in older men and
women and protects
against fractures linked to the bone-thinning condition osteoporosis. Found
out more on these vitamin
supplements.
Combination
Combination diets are healthier than low-carbohydrate diets because they permit
a wider variety of
foods, such as vegetables, whole-grain rice, and toast. Learn more about nutritional
supplements and
if they can benefit you.
Niacin
The doses of niacin that improve blood cholesterol levels can produce major
side effects, but when
taken under medical supervision, niacin supplements can be safe and effective.
Potassium
and Calcium
Potassium supplements are associated with lower blood pressures, but some patients
have had
mixed results. Find out if you are in need of vitamin supplements.
Take
a Daily Multivitamin
Get helpful information on why you should take a multivitamin every day, especially
if you are older
and follow a restrictive diet.
For more information on supplements visit LHJ.com
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