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Benefits of Vitamin C

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Perhaps the most well-known vitamin, and one that is frequently cited as vital to good health, but what is Vitamin C exactly? Vitamin C or L-ascorbic acid is a key nutrient and antioxidant essential to our diet. When our bodies contain more free radicals than antioxidants, our bodies are said to be under oxidative stress. Health issues that can arise…

Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Everyone has heard about the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining good health. Similarly, everyone knows that they should be getting exercise – or at the very least adding more activity into their days. Getting a good night’s sleep is essential – without it, you’ll find that your immune system starts to slack off a bit and you put…

Benefits of Vitamin K1

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Of the three K vitamins, vitamin K1 (phytonadione) is the one we get from plant foods, and is the most important one for proper coagulation of the blood (or “Koagulation” in German, which is the origin of vitamin “K”). Without vitamin K we would eventually bleed to death from any small wound or bruise. It may also help prevent both…

6 Diseases Related to Obesity

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Obesity and the diseases associated with it cost a staggering percentage of health care dollars. It is estimated that $168 billion is spent each year in the U.S. alone to treat obesity-related diseases. These diseases include Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), high cholesterol, gallstones, osteoarthritis and more. Type 2 diabetes…

What Are Probiotics?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

The beneficial bacteria that make up the bulk of your gut flora are called “probiotics.” These tiny symbiotic organisms provide a wide range of benefits to your health, including keeping your digestive system healthy, aiding in nutrient absorption, boosting your immune system and even helping guard against cancer. The benefits of probiotics were first discovered by Dr. Eli Metchnikoff, who…

How Coffee Affects Your Health

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

We seem to hear different things from the medical community every few years about either the positive or negative effect that coffee has on our health. So what is the most current information? Is coffee good or bad for your health? The answer, in short, is that it’s a little of both. Too much coffee can lead to a temporary…

The Benefits of Thiamine

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Thiamine (also known as vitamin B1) was the first of the B-vitamins to be discovered, and works synergistically with the other vitamins in the B-complex family. It helps to convert food into energy and supports healthy skin, hair and nails. It is also used to calm nerves, often referred to as the “anti-stress” vitamin. Vitamin B1 interacts with enzymes to…

The Benefits of Riboflavin

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Like the other B-vitamins, riboflavin (also known as vitamin B2), plays a key role in the production of energy and the maintenance of metabolism. Its distinctive characteristic is its bright yellow fluorescent color, which can often be seen in the urine of those taking supplements of the vitamin, the excess of which is excreted through the kidneys. And because only…

The Benefits of Niacin

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Niacin (also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid), is one of the water-soluble B-complex vitamins that provides a range of health benefits, including reducing your level of “bad” LDL cholesterol while raising your level of “good” HDL cholesterol. The body uses niacin, as it does the other B vitamins, to convert food into energy and maintain a healthy nervous…

Biotin – aka Vitamin B7

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H), is one of the water-soluble B-vitamins, necessary for a number of functions, including cell growth, keeping skin, hair and nails healthy, as well as maintaining a well-functioning neuromuscular system. It is also involved in the metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and fats so they can be converted into energy. One of…

What is Vitamin B12 Good For?

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Vitamin B12 (also known as cobalamin) is vital to the body’s proper functioning. It helps build and maintain healthy red blood cells, is involved in the production of DNA and RNA and is instrumental in maintaining a healthy nervous system and cell metabolism. Because vitamin B12 can be stored in the liver for a number of years and we need…

Vegetables: Raw, Canned, Cooked or Frozen — What’s the Difference?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

There can be a major difference in the nutrition of the vegetables you eat, depending on what form you eat them in. The vegetables supplying the most nutrients are generally the ones that are the freshest and least processed. Now what does that mean? The nutrients in any vegetable begin to deteriorate as soon as it’s harvested, including those all-important…

Where to Get Your Vitamin E

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

The importance of vitamin E in a balanced diet is unquestionable given that its deficiency leads to neuromuscular problems, anemia, retinopathy and immune system disorders. Some studies have even shown that a lack of vitamin E may be responsible for male infertility. Vitamin E’s effects on human physiology have yet to be fully determined; however, studies have shown that it…

Why You Should Drink More Water!

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Water is the elixir of life, but do we get enough of it? Many people think that substituting sodas, coffee and juice for water is enough to keep us hydrated and healthy, but nothing can beat the original and the best – water. Our bodies are made up of 43-75% water, and it’s an essential component of our health. The…

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup That Bad?

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

High fructose corn syrup is a popular ingredient in sodas, fruit flavored drinks and most processed foods. It has become a staple alternative to cane sugar in many foods and beverages, but is it safe? There has been much controversy and debate over the health effects from long-term usage of high-fructose corn syrup. So far, research has yielded mixed results…

What the Average Consumer Needs to Know About Artificial Sweeteners

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

In light of the obesity epidemic of recent decades, it is clear our sugar intake has increased drastically, including our intake of artificial sweeteners. There are many who believe that artificial sweeteners are the solution to our obesity epidemic, but are they really a lesser evil? Did you know that aspartame was initially developed as a medical treatment for stomach…

The Glycemic Index Explained

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Do you know the difference between high glycemic foods and low glycemic foods? If you’ve ever felt light-headed or shaky (and very hungry) a few hours after eating certain foods, then you’ve experienced the “roller-coaster ride” of high glycemic foods. You’ve probably noticed that all foods don’t have this effect on you, and those that don’t are most likely low…

Stay on the Lookout for Trans Fats

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

You’ve probably heard that trans fats are bad for you. You may even be looking for them on product labels. But what about all the foods that don’t have nutrition labels on them, such as French fries or doughnuts? When it comes to these foods, trans fats may be hiding in plain sight. That’s why it is important for you to…

Great Source for Reliable Information on Nutritional Supplements

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

Have you ever found yourself tuning out information about nutritional supplements because it all seems confusing and contradictory? If yes, you are not alone. One headline says ‘get more X’ the next headline says ‘be careful about too much X’ and another says ‘X supplementation not necessary at all’. Headlines are meant to sell newspaper and magazines. They report on…

What Exactly Are the B Complex Vitamins?

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Dr. Aaron | 0 Comments

The B group of vitamins is probably the most commonly misunderstood of the vitamins, simply because the B vitamins are several distinct vitamins lumped together. Additionally, the fact that the vitamins in this group are known by both letter, number and name is confusing to many people. Here is a quick list of the B vitamins found in the Vitamin…

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Benefits of Vitamin C

Role of Antioxidants in Good Health

Benefits of Vitamin K1

6 Diseases Related to Obesity

What Are Probiotics?

How Coffee Affects Your Health

The Benefits of Thiamine

The Benefits of Riboflavin

The Benefits of Niacin

Biotin – aka Vitamin B7

What is Vitamin B12 Good For?

Vegetables: Raw, Canned, Cooked or Frozen — What’s the Difference?

Where to Get Your Vitamin E

Why You Should Drink More Water!

Is High-Fructose Corn Syrup That Bad?

What the Average Consumer Needs to Know About Artificial Sweeteners

The Glycemic Index Explained

Stay on the Lookout for Trans Fats

Great Source for Reliable Information on Nutritional Supplements

What Exactly Are the B Complex Vitamins?

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