What are good foods or supplement to flush out cholesterol?
Posted by admin on Nov 16, 2009
Please not oatmeal…I hate the stuff! I don’t have high cholesterol, just looking for "prevention methods" as a friend of mine, only 42 just had a heart attack recently…Thanks!
Fiber will flush out fat, which is what cholesterol is derived from, out of the digestive tract.
Getting Older Does not Mean Getting Slower
Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2009
Many benefits are available to those who reach the golden years of their life: wisdom, a relaxed style of life, a lifetime of memories and in some states, free bus passes. Of course, these advantages are balanced by the fact that as part of the aging(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Aging.html) process, parts of the body may stop functioning as they once used to. A sobering thought, but you can take solace in the knowledge that people are leading a fuller life than ever before. This has been achieved, in part, through the advances in our knowledge of nutrition and the aging process.
Nutrition is a Bigger Concern in the Elderly
Good nutrition is general knowledge today but it may be increasingly difficult for people to absorb all the nutrients they require as they get older. Supplementing certain vitamins in the form of an anti aging supplement becomes a necessity. Loss of appetite can also exacerbate this deficiency, and may be caused by lowered physical activity and the side effects of medication. The figures show a grim reality – nearly 50% of Americans aged 65 and over are on more than three prescription drugs. Also, over time, the gastro-intestinal tract, kidneys and liver are less efficient and can not process the nutrients that the body normally gains through eating.
Easy Steps to Prevent Early Aging
Most of the ailments that we associate with aging are all preventable to a certain degree without recourse to fantasy. A calculated course of nutritional supplementation can help people look younger, live longer, and most importantly, live better.
The anti aging supplement outlined below was created in conjunction with both medical and nutritional consultants. It is focused on controlling free radical damage with a combination of antioxidants and overall nutritional support. Some traditional and modern constituents have been included for their protective and enhancing properties.
Vitamin B Complex – very important constituent of this anti-aging supplement, it is vital for the brain and can help against Alzheimer’s. Important in energy use and creation.
Spirulina – natural source for vital nutrients, also good for progressive mental diseases.
Green Tea – a important player in an anti aging supplement, it is a potent antioxidant, detoxifier, and research is ongoing into its benefits against a variety of cancers
Flaxseed – required for healthy cell function and replication and a great source of omega 3 oils which help in heart disease(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Heart-Disease.html) and may assist aging skin
Garlic – benefits the immune and cardiovascular system, regular prescription against hardening of the arteries.
Siberian Ginseng – helps the body adapt to mental and physical stress(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Stress.html), supports the immune functions.
Ginkgo Biloba – antioxidant properties and is used for circulation and memory problems.
Cordyceps – shown to be effective against fatigue and premature aging. Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Ester C, and Vitamin E are powerful antioxidants and they work synergistically in this anti aging supplement to protect cell membrane from free radical damage.
CoQ10 – strong antioxidant and can also aid cardiovascular function, protecting against heart disease and heart attacks.
Reishi Mushroom Extract – boosts the immune function, can help the body absorb other nutrients.
Ashwagandha – Indian ginseng, a potent tonic for the body.
Asian Ginseng – anti-aging traditional medicine, considered to have anti-cancer(http://www.mitamins.com/disease/Cancer.html) effects.
Ginger – digestive aid and it is also beneficial for blood clots and anti-inflammation.
Milk Thistle Extract – promotes liver health.
The ingredients in this anti aging supplement, alongside a fitness regimen and moderation in alcohol and quitting smoking can help you achieve huge benefits and contribute to healthy aging. It is worth noting that you should check with your physician first before undergoing any fitness, nutrition or lifestyle change. You should also check to find out if any of the ingredients interact with your prescription drugs so tell your doctor and pharmacist what you are taking. Unfortunately, there is not a high level of understanding in the medical or pharmaceutical world into herbs and nutraceuticals although some research has been conducted into vitamins and the popular herbs.
A dietician may have better knowledge than your doctor but there are also a number of sources of information concerning prescription drug-dietary supplement interactions on the internet and a free drugs/vitamins interaction checker is available at Mitamins(http://www.mitamins.com).
The Merck Manual is a comprehensive resource of up to date medical information and has some good primers on interactions as well as in depth analysis.
The National Institute of Health’s Office of Dietary Supplements has a number of good fact sheets on different supplements.
Mitamins Team
http://www.articlesbase.com/supplements-and-vitamins-articles/getting-older-does-not-mean-getting-slower-92607.html
Are there any heart concerns in taking non-hormone supplements such as NO2 or Creatine for physical training?
Posted by admin on Nov 12, 2009
I’ve been working out for the past 4 years and decided to take creatine to aid in building size and strength.
I guess my main concern is the problems that is associated with taking steroids. It increases heart size (because it is a muscle), and have known to cause heart failure amongst other effects.
Now, I do know that Nitric Oxide (NO2) and creatine are not steroids. So my question is, will taking NO2 (such as NO-Xplode) or creatine enlarge the heart? Are there any other concerns I should be worried about? Please list your sources also. Thanks everyone!
I know that NO2 contains caffeine (1 scoop = 8oz drip coffee) and the suggested use calls for 2-3 scoops.
no it won’t cause heart failure. weight training in and of itself will cause modest degrees of cardiac hypertrophy but those compounds won’t exacerbate things
How Tea And Caffeine Can Help You Control Your Waistline
Posted by admin on Nov 12, 2009
Caffeine has often been shown to help speed up metabolism, giving it possibilities as a weight loss supplement. However, the problem with using caffeine as a weight loss supplement is that most of our bodies are accustomed to some caffeine intake, so it may require a significant amount to have any effect. And for some, such a large dosage of caffeine can have side effects.
Some supplement manufacturers attempted to get around this problem by combining caffeine with other supplements purported to enhance weight loss, such as ephedrine. With this particular combination, users did experience weight loss, but the side effects of ephedrine proved very dangerous, sometimes even causing death by heart failure.
So, ephedrine has since been banned in the United States.
However, there may still be hope for using caffeine in conjunction with other supplements to achieve weight loss. The most promising is green tea’s most potent anti-oxidant, EGCG.
Green tea alone has been shown to promote fat loss, speed up metabolism and even inhibit the absorption of dietary fat. However, it appears that when green tea is combined with additional caffeine, it may have even more impact on your ability to lose weight.
Green tea contains caffeine; however, its caffeine content is significantly lower than that of black tea, coffee and colas. So, most of green tea’s weight loss effect is contributed to its anti-oxidant level rather than its caffeine level.
Bearing that in mind, researchers decided to evaluate how green tea might affect weight loss and weight maintenance if it was combined with an additional dose of caffeine, similar to that in coffee or cola. In addition, researchers evaluated how the results differed between subjects who were already consuming large amounts of caffeine compared to those who consumed small amounts of caffeine.
The study evaluated 76 overweight and moderately obese people. The participants were placed on a low calorie diet for 4 weeks. Following the diet period, they were observed during a weight maintenance period of 12 weeks. The participants were divided into high caffeine consumers, low caffeine consumers and a control group.
During the weight maintenance period, participants were either given a supplement that contained green tea’s anti-oxidant EGCG plus caffeine, or a placebo.
During the study period, high caffeine consumers lost more weight than those who consumed smaller amounts of weight. During the weight maintenance period, the EGCG/caffeine supplement had a significantly greater effect on the people who were low caffeine consumers than on those who consumed larger amounts of caffeine. The low caffeine consumers who took the EGCG/caffeine supplement during weight maintenance continued to lose weight, lose body fat and show an increased metabolism. However, in the high caffeine consumers, the EGCG/caffeine supplement appeared to have no effect during the weight maintenance period.
So, what does this mean to your diet? Well, it certainly means that people who don’t habitually consume large amounts of caffeine could benefit, in terms of weight loss, from increasing their caffeine consumption.
In addition, when you combine this research with results from other studies on green tea’s effect on weight loss, it suggests that green tea may be the right way to increase your caffeine intake, particularly if you’re caffeine sensitive.
Green tea’s caffeine does not appear to raise the heart rate and blood pressure the way other caffeinated substances can, so it is better tolerated by those who are sensitive to caffeine.
In addition, it’s important to note that the EGCG/caffeine supplement used in this study did not supply an inordinate amount of caffeine. The caffeine supplement was just 150 mg of caffeine, roughly equivalent to the amount you would find in a cup of green tea.
Other studies have shown that green tea has the ability to increase weight loss more than its mere caffeine content would suggest. Some studies have compared the weight loss of those who consumed green tea to those who consumed the same amount of caffeine found in green tea through other beverages.
In these studies, the participants who consumed green tea lost more weight than those who consumed the same amount of caffeine from other beverages, suggesting that it’s not just the caffeine in green tea that makes it a good weight loss supplement.
Studies have shown that the EGCG in green tea can promote fat oxidation and inhibit the absorption of fat from the diet. This may be the reason that drinking green tea is more effective for weight loss than drinking other caffeinated beverages.
If you’re trying to lose weight, there’s still no substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise plan. Eating right and exercising will help you shed excess pounds and keep them off for good.
However, when you’re trying to lose weight, any help is appreciated – and it appears that increasing your caffeine consumption, particularly through drinking more green tea, may be just the jump start your metabolism needs.
Marcus Stout
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/how-tea-and-caffeine-can-help-you-control-your-waistline-108065.html
Magnesium supplements?/ heart?
Posted by admin on Nov 10, 2009
The cardiologist said my tricuspid and mitral valves close asymmetrically so my heart goes, "lub lub dub," instead of other people’s, "lub dub."
He suggested that I take a magnesium supplement, so I will try that.
Does anyone know if that is good for your heart?
Or what it amounts to if you have this asymmetrical valve closure?
He said it does not appear to be MVP after all, unless that occurs episodically.
Thank you! I used to, and sometimes still do, drink a large mug of either black or green tea in the morning.
I was thinking I should cut out caffeine though if I have this heart thing. However the cardiologist did not say that.
I can’ t find much on the Internet about this asymmetric valve thing.
Magnesium is good for heart rythm. You can take it with calcium but be sure to take a little vitamin d with it. D gets the calcium into the bones, so it doesn’t stay in the blood and get in the arteries. Dont take too much vitamin d, check the rda, lately they’ve increased it somewhat cause they see new benefits of it.
Your doctor sounds wonerful- he’s trying nutrition. You are fortunate!
I get palpitations myself, I avoid caffeine- chocolate, coffee, .
Lecithin – Powerful Nutritional Supplement
Posted by admin on Nov 9, 2009
Lecithin
Powerful Nutritional Supplement
Common Names: Phospholipids, Phosphatidylcholine, and Choline
Lecithin is a natural anti-oxidant and a powerful nutritional factor. Lecithin
discovered in 1805 and mostly derived from common egg yolk or from naturally
taking place phospholipids derived from soybeans. Lecithin is extracted from
crude soybean oil through the refining process. Soybeans are a major source of
lecithin. Lecithin plays a fundamental role in human cell function. Levels of
phospholipids in soybean oils range from 1.48 to 3.08 percent, which is greatly
higher than the 0.5 percent normally found in vegetable oils, but far less than
the 30 percent found in egg yolks1-6. Lecithin is found in a large range of
foods. Good sources include cabbage, cauliflower, chickpeas, green beans,
lentils, soybeans, corn, split peas, calves’ liver, eggs, brewer’s yeast,
grains, legumes, fish, and wheat germ. It is also a common food preservative to
ice cream, margarine, mayonnaise, and chocolate bars.
Lecithin is found in every living cell, its highest concentration is in the
vital organs—the brain, heart, liver and kidneys. Our brains show a dry
composition of 30% lecithin. It performs an astonishing array of vital functions
directly affecting our heath and well being. Lecithin may have several health
benefits, including the maintenance of a healthy liver, a healthy heart and
circulatory system, increasing physical performance, and successful pregnancy
and child development.
Lecithin or choline supplementation resulted in minor decreases in cholesterol.
A small study of individuals with normal or mildly prominent cholesterol levels
showed that lecithin supplementation decreased both the interest of cholesterol
from foods and the production of low-density lipoproteins (LDL, the “bad” type
of cholesterol) by the body. Lecithin supplements supply a more bioavailable,
timed-release form of choline than supplements made from choline salts like
choline chloride. Lecithin supplements increase choline levels in the blood
higher for a longer time. In addition, choline supplements often cause an
offensive, fishy body odor.
Lecithin Benefits
- Choline can surely affect brain development.
- Lecithin also acts as a fat emulsifier.
- Phosphatidylcholine may be helpful in the management of Alzheimer’’s disease.
- Choline delivered by lecithin can help shrink high homocysteine levels in the
blood. - Lecithin and choline is essential to liver function and health.
- Choline is commonly regarded as important in brain and mental growth of both the
fetus and infant. - Lecithin guard against harden of the arteries and heart disease by promote
normal processing of fat and cholesterol. - Lecithin is used as a remedy for various psychological and neurological
diseases.
Lecithin Precautions
Very large doses may produce nausea, dizziness or diarrhea.
High doses of lecithin and Lecithin should be accompanied by additional vitamin
C and calcium.
Lecithin Dosage
1 to 2 soft gels daily with a meal, or as recommended by your health care
professional.
For More Health Articles Visit: http://www.getnutri.com/articles/default.asp
Jenny
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Is L-Carnitine supplement good (and safe without side effects) for keeping one’s heart healthy.?
Posted by admin on Nov 7, 2009
ystava,
Well, yes, depending on what "heart healthy" means for you.
Carnitine doesn’t hurt, but it also doesn’t do much for us unless we are carnitine-deficient.
This is from the August 2000 issue of the American Journal of Cliical Nutrition:
"Available experimental clinical studies designed to assess the effect of carnitine on exercise metabolism or performance in healthy humans do not permit definitive conclusions to be drawn. In the aggregate, however, these studies suggest that carnitine supplementation does not improve maximal oxygen uptake or metabolic status during exercise in healthy humans. Carnitine administration for 1 mo in humans increases plasma carnitine concentrations but does not increase muscle carnitine content. Additional clinical trials integrating physiologic, biochemical, and pharmacologic assessments are needed to definitively clarify any effects of carnitine on exercise performance in healthy persons."
There’s not a lot of research going on into carnitine because it apparently doesn’t do much.
Now, what is it that concerns you about your heart? Atherosclerosis? Arrhythmia? You’d be ok with carnitine.
Carnitine wouldn’t cause these, and so is safe to take on these accounts. Carnitine doesn’t protect against them, either, so you wouldn’t want to try to take it to be protective.
It doesn’t cause edema, it doesn’t do much of anything bad.
The only caution that I know about is if you are on thyroid medication because carnitine can interfere with thyroid hormone. If you are low on that, you might not want to take carnitine.
Other than that, it’s harmless. It is pretty close to useless, because since 1996 we’ve known that it really doesn’t seem to increase athletic performance, but it’s harmless, which is a lot more than we can say for most supplements.
Creatine Supplement: A Bigger & Stronger You
Posted by admin on Nov 6, 2009
Can creatine monohydrate make you stronger, faster and leaner? The answer is a qualified…Yes!
A number of studies have proven that when creatine supplements are used, in conjunction with exercise, significant gains can be made in strength and endurance. It has also been shown to improve muscle strength and decrease recovery time needed following a work out.
Creatine monohydrate works the best for activities that require rapid or intense effort. Activities such as weight lifting and sprinting are examples of this type of activity. If you are jogging or a marathon runner you may not see the same type of results.
About 93% of all the creatine in your body is stored in the muscles. The reason it is stored in your muscles is that it plays a key role in providing your body with a boost of energy it needs to perform work.
The normal energy cycle of the muscle requires a substance called Adenosine Triphosphate or ATP to fuel it. The muscle usually has enough ATP on board to fuel a burst of work lasting about 6 seconds. Creatine restores the ATP to a state where it can act as fuel for the muscle and continue the burst of activity for about another 6-12 seconds.
A good analogy is to think of the muscle as if it were a high performance engine. ATP is the gas for your engine and creatine is an octane booster that allows you to get better performance from your engine.
While the entire process is not completely understood the side effects of creatine include bigger muscles and increased production of muscle tissue.
This translates into more repetitions, more weight lifted and/or the ability to sprint faster. More work equals more muscle and more muscle equals increased strength and endurance.
Additionally, creatine has been shown to decrease muscle soreness and recovery time needed between work outs. Obviously, being sore can be a de-motivator when it comes to working out.
Activities such as jogging or marathon running may not benefit as much from creatine supplementation as weight lifting. The muscles work slower for these activities and seem to be able to restore ATP at a rate that meets the need.
Creatine occurs naturally and can be produced by the body. It is found in beef, pork, salmon, cod, herring and tuna. So, why not just eat meat? There are a number of reasons. Some people prefer not to eat meat. It is also impractical to eat as much meat that may be required to achieve the amount of creatine supplementation you desire. Creatine supplementation also allows you to know the exact amount of creatine you are getting.
The normal dose for creatine is between 2-5 grams per day. For the fastest results you can “load” the muscles by taking between 10-20 grams of creatine for approximately 5 days. Once you have loaded the muscles you can maintain the creatine level by taking the normal creatine dose approximately 30-60 minutes before a work out.
The negative side effects of creatine are that it can make you more likely to become dehydrated and if you are working out very intensely and/or in a very hot climate this can be dangerous. The body can lose up to 2-3 quarts of water in an hour if it is hot enough. The key is to drink plenty of water any time you work out.
Because it is excreted through the kidneys, and due to the increased risk of dehydration, creatine supplements are not recommended for people with kidney disease.
When you first start taking creatine supplements you may notice an immediate gain of weight of between 2 to 5 pounds. Creatine causes your muscles to store more water which seems to assist in creating more muscle. This is a side effect that causes many people to think that creatine is similar to anabolic steroids. Creatine is an amino acid and does not affect the body the same way that steroids do.
Other side effects can include injuries from stressing the joints and muscles by attempting to work too hard. This not a direct result of the creatine but is related to a misunderstanding of what creatine can do for your body.
The results of creatine supplements vary from minor to significant depending on the person using them. A number of factors come into play that affects the outcome. Age, sex, work out intensity and frequency as well as how much creatine store you start with all play a part in the results you will achieve.
If you suffer from any chronic illness or are on prescription medications for your heart, blood pressure or other medical conditions you should always consult your medical provider before taking creatine. This article is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used as medical advice.
Nicky Pilkington
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/creatine-supplement-a-bigger-stronger-you-11273.html
Can calcium supplements contribute to clogged arteries in a person with heart disease?
Posted by admin on Nov 4, 2009
In normal amounts, no.
Waiora Detox Your Body Health Supplement
Posted by admin on Nov 3, 2009
Toxics put danger in human health. Chemicals are among in the field of toxics that are found everywhere. Personal cosmetics, cleansing agents, paints, fuels and pollutions are some of the common sources of toxins. These toxins are deadly and may harm our body that can lead into cancer. Water, bacteria and viruses are the burdens of external human body. The elements of excessive fats and stress makes our body internally loss of the vitamins and minerals due to the food we eat. Unconsciously, we do not know when and where we absorb such body toxins and thus it can be hard to detox your body at times.
Body aches, skin problems and difficulty in digestion are the effects of too much toxins in the body. In order to release such substance, the body needs to detoxify. Detoxification is the process of removing or eliminating harmful body compounds and then ingestion of good nutrients as nourishment.
Waiora Zeolite is a natural volcanic mineral that can help complete bdoy detox process in the human body. Products with zeolite content is a new science breakthrough to trap heavy metals and other toxic chemicals that absorbed by the body.
Understanding the Value of Detoxification:
? It rest the organ
? Energize the liver to reduce toxins out of the body
? Refresh the intestine, kidney and skin
? Good flow of the blood in nerves and in heart
? Re-gain the body with good nutrients
? Help in the build up of body cell for much younger look.
Natural Techniques of Detoxification:
1. Decrease interest in toxin load such as drinking alcohol content products, coffee, cigarettes, refined sugars, saturated fats and body fatigue.
2. Substitute your personal cosmetics and other house hold chemical based agents product into natural and organics as an alternative.
3. Avoid too much stress because it can trigger the hormones in your body system. Large amount of stress in the body can lower down your adrenaline and can cause toxins in the body.
4. Eat plenty of foods rich in fiber and Vitamin C. Fiber rich foods help eliminate toxins in the body. While, foods rich in vitamin C help in producing natural glutathione in liver that will get rid away toxins.
5. Drink tea and milk more often. These can aid in the cleansing and protection of internal body parts. Drink 8 ? 10 glasses of water a day or at least 2 quarts.
6. Allow oxygen to circulate inside your body by breathing deeply to generate natural air in the body system. Emphasize positive feelings to take out stress.
7. Have a hot water therapy by taking a bath with hot water and then after wards, shower with warm water to close the open pores.
8. Retain enough rest. Sleep 8 hours a day at night and wake up early. Avoid staying late during night time because this can damage good cells in the body.
9. Have an intake of liquid cellular zeolite by Waoira, a new product of modern science that can fight the complete human body toxins such as bad bacteria, viruses, worms, products with chemicals and other bad elements.
10. Exercise daily to maintain sexy and gorgeous body all the time.
Gen Wright
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