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Healthy Reasons to Supplement with Multivitamins

2009-09-14T23:37:27Z

It seems that eating right used to be easier. There were the basics: four food groups, three 'square' meals a day and you took a vitamin because your mom told you to. Fast forward to 2009, and it's not so simple anymore. Now we have a food pyramid, daily values, RDA's, good fats and bad fats. Not to mention those antioxidants and the free radicals that they scavenge. Most people find these recommendations hard to understand and even harder to apply to their busy lives. Meeting even the most basic recommendation of 5 servings of fruit and vegetable a day becomes challenging when eating on the run! Click here for more information.

Mangosteen and Immune Function

2009-09-11T01:06:02Z

A recent clinical study of a mangosteen dietary supplement with vitamins and minerals was found to show positive benefits to human immune function. A randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 59 healthy human volunteers over the course of 30 days. At the conclusion of the trial, the data indicated a statistically significant change in immune function markers from the baseline in the study group versus the placebo group. The changes were positive and pointed to enhance immune function. Subjects from the study group also self reported a greater sense of improved health. Further studies evaluating the effects of the mangosteen product on different population groups with emphasis on long term outcomes is warranted. Click here for more information

Summer 2009 Healthwatch

2009-06-03T19:14:09Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The Summer issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Energy Drinks That Make A Difference. Click here for more information

Energy Drinks That Make A Difference

2009-06-03T18:51:29Z

While there's often no shortage of things on our to-do list, we often run short on time and energy. Today, young and old alike are looking to energy drinks to help beat the energy deficit in today's fast paced world, and it seems to be working for them.

What's so different about the energy drinks of today versus traditional soda or coffee? Maybe it's some of the unique ingredients like Taurine, Choline chloride, D-ribose, Inositol and Guarana. These are just some of the popular ingredients in high quality energy drinks on the market today. Click here for more information.

April 2009 Healthwatch

2009-04-01T20:19:28Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The April issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Good News for Vitamin and Mineral Users. Click here for more information.

Good News for Vitamin and Mineral Users

2009-04-01T20:08:16Z

Three recently published studies showed positive findings for the role of vitamins in disease prevention and overall wellness. Intake levels of calcium, vitamin D and B vitamins showed a strong association with reduced risks of acute health conditions. The Council for Responsible Nutrition applauded the study conclusions stating that the new findings may lead to some new avenues of research.

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reported a positive link between high intakes of calcium from both food and supplements and lower incidences of colorectal and other digestive cancers in both men and women. Additionally, women who consumed up to 1,300 mgs of calcium per day had an overall lower risk of cancer. Click here for more information.

March 2009 Healthwatch

2009-03-06T22:02:50Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The March issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D? Click here for more information.

Vitamin D and it's Significant Role in the Body

2009-03-06T21:48:48Z

Vitamin D has long been known to support bone health but new studies are revealing impacts such as increased muscle strength in preteen girls and improved cognitive function in the elderly. Vitamin D also has roles in the nervous and reproductive system and in muscle contraction. Given the significance of the role of Vitamin D, it is not surprising to see that experts are requesting a closer look at the current intakes and recommendations. Currently the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for Vitamin D ranges from 200-600 IU per day depending on the age and gender of the individual. The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) commented that the current daily recommended intakes (DRI's) are based on Vitamin D deficiency diseases such as rickets and osteomalacia and are outdated, especially in the light of new research findings about the role of Vitamin D in health.
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February 2009 Healthwatch

2009-02-03T01:23:22Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The February issue of HealthWatch features the following articles: Managing Your Weight and The Link to Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Eating Tips and Be a Weekend Warrior. Click here for more information.

Managing Your Weight and the Link to Chronic Disease Prevention

2009-02-03T00:20:07Z

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that since 1980 adult obesity has doubled and today approximately 34% of American adults are obese. Research has shown a strong correlation between obesity and chronic health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension to name a few. In fact, a 27% increase in obesity-related medical costs has also been seen since the 1980's. It seems that our lifestyle may be the culprit. Increases in daily calorie consumption combined with a decrease in physical activity have contributed greatly to the obesity epidemic. After reading the sobering statistics, it's easy to want to drop those unwanted pounds or avoid them altogether. Accomplishing the task is a whole other ballgame. Where do we start?
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January 2009 Healthwatch

2009-01-02T23:17:51Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The January issue of HealthWatch features the following article: Medical Industry Supports Supplementation. Click here for more information.

Medical Industry Supports Supplementation

2009-01-02T22:31:36Z

The Council for Responsible Nutrition recently reported positive findings regarding the use of dietary supplements from their Healthcare Professionals Impact Study, which included 1,200 orthopedists, cardiologists and dermatologists. The physicians surveyed view the use of supplements among consumers as an accepted and increasing trend in consumer health and wellness spending. Many specialists reported not only taking supplements themselves but are recommending them to their patients as well. Supplement recommendations were either related to the doctor's area of expertise and condition specific or were for overall health and wellness. Click here for more information.

December 2008 Healthwatch

2008-12-08T19:36:50Z

Stay up-to-date on the latest health and nutrition information with Virtual Health Info's monthly HealthWatch bulletin, America's premier source for health information. The December issue of HealthWatch features the following articles: Another Power Player on Your Team, and Final Note - The Backup Game Plan. Click here for more information.

Another Power Player on Your Team

2008-12-08T19:11:41Z

Water is a power player on your support team. It carries nutrients to cells and removes waste products. Water is also needed to help regulate body temperature. It makes up 55-75% of your body weight.

When you sweat during exercise, it's easy to become overheated, headachy, and worn out - especially in hot or humid weather. Even mild dehydration can affect an athlete's physical and mental performance - not a good thing!

Most people need about 6-8 glasses of water each day. If you're playing sports, exercising, or just plain running around with your friends on a hot summer day, you'll need more. Click here for more information.

Final Note - The Backup Game Plan

2008-12-08T19:01:10Z

Every good athlete knows you've got to have a backup game plan. If you can't eat right each and every day, one way to help get all your vitamins and minerals is to supplement your diet with a multivitamin or multivitamin/mineral supplement. A dietary supplement may be a good way to cover all your bases to stay fit and healthy.

A dietary supplement can be a tablet, capsule, or liquid. Typically it contains a wide range of vitamins, minerals, and if it's a really good one, additional nutrition from antioxidant rich fruits and/or vegetables. A multivitamin or multivitamin/mineral supplement helps you get the amount of optimal nutrition you need every day to be on top of your game. Click here for more information.