Archive for June, 2008

What Does Nutritional Supplements Consist Of?

Monday, June 30th, 2008

MIKE SELVON asked: Under the broad heading of nutritional supplements, you will find vitamins, amino acids, minerals, herbal supplements, some steroids and even hormones like melatonin. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate dietary supplements and require the manufacturer ensure they are safe before they are marketed.The FDA only ...

Is it okay to drink nutritional supplements like ensure while pregnant?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

emilyanne asked: I'm going to ask the doctor, but I just wondered if anyone knew for sure. my issue isn't as much with not enough calories as with not enough energy. My mom thinks I'm not getting enough protien because since I've been pregnant I've gone off of meat. ...

Is There Antiaging Nutritional Supplement Hype?

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Tomas Labas asked: The Antiaging Nutritional Supplement HypeWhen it comes to nutrition, there is no better reason to use a supplement than just that; nutrition. Nowadays, there is even more reason to use supplements as an antiaging nutritional supplement not only takes care of supplementing your nutrition, but it also ...

How much flaxseed oil would I have to eat each day to get 300mg DHA?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

scimum asked: I get 300mg DHA (plus 20mg EPA and 6mg AA) daily from a nutritional supplement. However, I'd rather not take a supplement and I'm actually quite keen on the ethical and health advantages of a vegan diet. I currently am not vegan but eat very little ...

Top 10 Safety Tips For Nutritional Supplements

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Mitamins Team asked: With every month that goes by, one of the big drug companies unveils another wonder-cure that can lower cholesterol, treat depression, or help us lose weight. In additon, a gaggle of natural health companies promise herbal alternatives and vitamin nutritional supplements that can replace prescription medication. Yet ...

How can one know which brand of herbal supplements is best and most credible?

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

dani asked: I spend alot of money buying alot of herbal and nutritional supplements, but lately I've been wondering how one can know which supplements truly contain the ingredients that they claim in the amounts that they claim, and whether they are manufactured with quality standards, etc. Since they aren't ...

Sport Nutrition Supplements Sporting Benefits

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Holly Stevens asked: Athletes are admired for their ability to carry out physical activities over sustained periods of time and for their physique. The reasons why they are able to have such high levels of endurance comes down to exercises, training of the body, a healthy diet and sports nutrition ...