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Multi-VitaminVITAMINS, MINERALS, HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS--THEIR ROLE IN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Even the healthiest eater, the most avid gym buff, and the athlete who is a devout vegan can find a place in their life for vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements. Let's face it. It is impossible to… THE VITAMIN ALPHABET A-E(PART 1) So, we've covered a little about vitamin deficiencies and the potential symptoms. Now, let's focus on the good news, which is that vitamin supplements, at this juncture at least, are still available in… THE VITAMIN ALPHABET A-E(PART 2) Scurvy has ravaged sailors and pirates for ages, and although it hasn't threatened those at sea since the 1800s, vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and the citrus fruits that contain it are still very useful… THE VITAMIN ALPHABET A-E(PART 3) Like the B vitamins, Vitamin E is actually the collective name for a set of eight tocopherols (α- , β-, γ-, and δ-), which correspond to four tocotrienols - antioxidant fat-soluble… THE PROBLEM OF VITAMIN DEFICIENCY Year after year, the consensus seems to be that we live in the most advanced and powerful country on the planet. We enjoy countless technological luxuries, spend hard earned money on vain aesthetics… WHAT IS BIOTIN? Sometimes, biotin is referred to as vitamin H or B7. Actually, it is best described as a cofactor for metabolizing fats and amino acids, maintaining consistent blood sugar levels and helping to process… MULTIVITAMINS: A MODERN-DAY FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH? Technology takes one step forward everyday. Now, we can actually measure the aging process in our fellow humans without having to address traditional and external factors such as wrinkles, gray hair,… GETTING TO KNOW FOLIC ACID Folic acid gets its name from the Latin word folium meaning 'leaf.' Perhaps it is no coincidence that this essential nutrient is found in leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, turnips and… |