Is it safe to take vitamins while on a beta blocker?
Posted by admin on Oct 22, 2009
I am 19 and on metoprolol for pvc’s (irregular heart beat)and i just bought some one a day womens vitamins and i want to know if it is safe to take?
Beta blockers like metoprolol can deplete or interfere with the absorption of potassium from the blood into the cells, leading to excess potassium in the blood. People taking beta-blockers should therefore avoid taking potassium supplements, or eating large quantities of fruit, like bananas, unless directed to do so by their doctor. Check the label of your vitamins to see the potassium content or better to ask your doctor for advise.
Is it safe to take vitamins while on a beta blocker?
Posted by admin on Oct 22, 2009
I am 19 and on metoprolol for pvc’s (irregular heart beat)and i just bought some one a day womens vitamins and i want to know if it is safe to take?
Beta blockers like metoprolol can deplete or interfere with the absorption of potassium from the blood into the cells, leading to excess potassium in the blood. People taking beta-blockers should therefore avoid taking potassium supplements, or eating large quantities of fruit, like bananas, unless directed to do so by their doctor. Check the label of your vitamins to see the potassium content or better to ask your doctor for advise.
Is it true that your heart only has so many beats and then you die?
Posted by admin on Oct 20, 2009
Should I stop taking vitamins? And if exercise increases your heart rate, won’t it just make you die faster?
It takes over 50 muscles to lift a coffee cup to your mouth and another 20 to drink and swallow. I’d say I get more exercise before 9am than most people do all day.
Losing Weight Could Mean Losing Vitamins And Nutrients
Posted by admin on Oct 17, 2009
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best things a person can do to preserve one’s overall well being. For most people, this means counting calories, establishing a regular exercise routine, and sometimes cutting out certain foods altogether. While all of these things are excellent for living a healthy lifestyle, they can also leave our bodies lacking in vital nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, or protein. These nutrients play important roles in the daily function and maintenance of the human body. Discount vitamins can help not only in providing these nutrients, but also in the fat burning process itself.
The daily recommended caloric intake for a woman is 2000 calories; for a man it is 2500. Of course, these numbers are just averages and fluctuate depending on the person’s age, activity level, height, and other factors. By the time you divvy those calories up amongst the four major food groups per the recommendations of the USDA’s food pyramid, there is not much room for anything else. In addition, it is a small minority of people whose eating habits are centered around the food pyramid. Most diets are very heavy in animal proteins and carbohydrates (most of which are the “bad” simple carbs, like white flour and sugar, versus the beneficial complex carbs, like fiber and whole grains) and very light in fresh fruits and vegetables. Given the difficulty of getting a days worth of nutrients at 2000-2500 calories, it makes it virtually impossible to do so with a caloric intake of 500-1000 less than that, which is the average range of calories most dieters cut in order to lose weight.
In addition to cutting calories, many other diets affect a person’s ability to get all necessary nutrients for good health. Some of these are “fad” diets. They are so named because they will become very popular and remain so for a brief period before everyone falls off the wagon and the diets lose popularity. The Atkins Diet is a more recent one, but other memorable fad diets include the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet, and the ramen noodle diet. All of these diets promoted certain foods or food groups over the limitation or exclusion of others. For instance, the Atkins diet had only a very small allowance for carbohydrates, limiting consumption of fruit, some vegetables, cereal, bread, pasta, and other grains. However, many of this diet’s proponents took this to mean unlimited servings of animal protein (meat) and fats. With the cabbage soup diet and the ramen noodle diet, participants ate only those foods for at least two meals a day. The lack of variety in all fad diets makes it unachievable to get all of the vitamins and other nutrients a body needs every day.
Other restrictive diets are those of lifestyle choices. Vegetarianism falls into this category and is the exclusion of meat, poultry, and often fish and seafood. Veganism takes it a step further by eliminating animal products altogether, including eggs and dairy. Both diets can make it difficult to consume adequate amounts of protein, calcium, and vitamin D.
Discount vitamins and supplements are an excellent balance for anyone attempting to lose weight. For those who tend to avoid their veggies, discount vitamins can provide vitamins A, C, and K. Individuals participating in low-carb diets can get their daily dose of iron (most breakfast cereals are fortified with iron and have become a primary source of this nutrient), vitamin C, and fiber from supplemental sources.
While vegetarians and vegans generally have diets high in the nutrients found in fresh fruits and vegetables, they are generally lacking in protein, calcium, and vitamins B-12 and D. In general, many of these come from animal sources. Therefore, soy protein supplements, calcium chews, and multivitamins are all important to individuals choosing a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
Vitamin B should be of particular concern to those counting calories or on restrictive diets. Its benefits are two-fold. Not only does vitamin B aid in healthy skin and muscle tone, promote cell growth and the production of red blood cells, it assists in proper organ and nervous system function. It also boosts the metabolism and enhances the process of converting fats, proteins, and carbohydrates to energy. This is the process of burning fat and losing body weight.
In fact, all vitamins and nutrients play an important role in the daily maintenance and function of our bodies. Vitamin A builds healthy skeletal and soft tissue and promotes good vision. Vitamin C boosts the immune system, is vital for cell growth and repair, and serves as an antioxidant. Antioxidants fight free radicals within the body and help to slow the aging process. Vitamin D aids the body in absorbing calcium, thus playing an important role in strong bones and teeth. Known for its ability to fight heart disease and for the part it plays in the formation of red blood cells vitamin E is essential. Like vitamin C, Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Vitamin K is valued for its blood-clotting abilities, making it a true lifesaver in many cases. Proteins are the foundations of all cells. Without it, our bodies cannot form lean muscle mass. (The alternative is fat.) Individuals with active lifestyles require more protein than those who are sedentary. Finally, calcium gives mammals, particularly humans strong bones and teeth and is vital in the fight against osteoporosis.
It is very scary to think of what a diet lacking in essential nutrients can do to the body. While the objective of dieting and counting calories – to be healthier – is admirable, to do so without the proper nutrition can be self-defeating. What good is it to achieve a healthy body weight if the body begins to fail due to lack of the proper nutrients? There is only one way to balance weight loss and a healthy body and that is through adequate nutrition.
Through diet, exercise, and discount vitamins, the combination with the most success in developing a healthy body is in place. Attempting to lose weight without the proper nutrition can leave the body lacking in essential nutrients. A deficiency in any one vitamin or mineral can throw the entire body off balance and undermine a person’s weight loss efforts. Discount vitamins can help not only in maintaining efficient daily function of the body, its organs, and its various symptoms, but they are also a key in optimizing the body’s fat burning abilities and in boosting the metabolism.
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Taking vitamins and fiber at the same time?
Posted by admin on Oct 16, 2009
I take many different vitamins (Centrum multivitamin, garlic pills [for heart health], fish oil capsules [for healthy hair and skin], and biotin pills). I also eat either Kashi cereal or Shredded Wheat, both of which are high in fiber, plus a high fiber granola bar. Just wondering, is it bad to take so many vitamins with so much fiber at the same time? I just thought that maybe the fiber would cause me to not fully digest my vitamins.
Too much fiber (probably above 50 mg/day) is thought to render your body unable to absorb certain nutrients. However, the chances of one eating "too much" fiber are pretty slim, since most people don’t even eat the recommended daily value. There probably isn’t enough time in the day to even consume that much fiber. Most vitamin supplements are best absorbed when taken with food. Protein aids in mineral absorbtion. There are also different forms of certain vitamins, some of which are better absorbed than others. I think that probably the most important factor affecting absorbion is the quality of your supplements. If they are low quality, they are more likely to be destroyed by stomach acid before they can be absorbed by your small intestine. Also, the water soluble vitamins are excreted in your urine, so you need to provide your body with a constant supply, preferably from food, not supplements. The fat soluble vitamins are stored in your liver, so you don’t need them every day. Again, it is better to get your vitamins and minerals from food instead of overloading on supplements.
What vitamins do you take and what do they do for you?
Posted by admin on Oct 14, 2009
I am taking more vitamins…I bought a complex…it helps me get a little energy….I drink black or white tea…it help my heart calm down and gives me energy, also my heart wont race due to taking B vitamins.
Which ones do you take, what do you take them for and do they work.
I take Life Essence from The Pure Essence Labs, it’s an organic multi vitamin. I have not been sick in 5 years because of them.
What vitamins and minerals can promote blood to circulation much quicker?
Posted by admin on Oct 12, 2009
I am constantly wondering what does it take for a person’s blood to flood much faster, such as by consuming the following: vitamins, minerals, stretching, or exercising. In addition, how can a person purify their heart vessels from accumulation of plaque?
You need an adequate supply of magnesium (which helps your metabolism and circulation, ginseng (circulation) and chamomile tea (helps repair capillaries so it improves blood flow.
What you Need to Understand About Vitamins
Posted by admin on Oct 11, 2009
When you were a child, your mom probably had you take a vitamin every day, perhaps one of those fruit flavored Flintstones ones. This goes back to a very old thought process that says vitamins are good for you. Most of us simply accept that at face value, and for many of us, that habit continues into adulthood, although we change from Flintstones brand to something more appropriate, perhaps like Centrum.
In recent years, there have been various scientific reports and studies that claim to have thoroughly investigated the effect of vitamins on our systems. The one very interesting aspect of this is that those “thorough medical studies” have come up with very conflicting conclusions! Some of the conclusions state that vitamins are a waste of time and money and do nothing particularly beneficial for the body, while others claim that the supplemental vitamins and minerals that the body receives from a regiment of taking a vitamin a day should not be underestimated.
The truth of the matter is that both studies are right, but you need to understand WHY both studies are right. The truth of the matter is that people are different – drastically different, and lead different lifestyles. In this hectic day and age, most people don’t have the time to ensure that their three meals a day are healthy and filled with the proper amount of vitamins and minerals. Think about it, how many times per week are you just too tired to think about something nutritional, and the dinner plans quickly change to McDonalds or the phone number for pizza delivery, and you make amends by thinking that you will change your vitamin-deficient ways tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes?
There is no question about the fact that vitamins are beneficial to our general health, but the real question is HOW beneficial are they? That answer depends on your lifestyle as well as your general health. If your typical diet consists of fast food and pizza, your need for supplemental vitamins is much greater than someone else who puts a good deal of thought process into each meal preparation. In truth, there are significantly more people in the former category than the latter, unfortunately, just because we are a people that are always busy and always on the go, and the aspect of a good meal is typically saved for the weekend when we have more time.
Vitamins provide the enzymes that initiate the chemical reactions in the body to make things happen. Enzymes are the power houses of the body, because they initiate the biochemical reactions that are required for almost everything we do, such as healing, muscle contraction, food digestion, metabolism of proteins, and so much more.
Some vitamins are more important. For example, some studies have indicated that the vitamin B complex group is important for brain functions and can help fight and prevent Alzheimer’s Syndrome. Other research recently has shown the some vitamins taken in higher doses can fight and prevent other diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
One thing you can be sure of is that there are no studies that indicate that vitamins are a waste of money or that taken as directed, are detrimental to your body. So if you are not yet in the habit, get with the program and start taking a vitamin a day for better health!
Jon Arnold
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/what-you-need-to-understand-about-vitamins-132881.html
What you Need to Understand About Vitamins
Posted by admin on Oct 11, 2009
When you were a child, your mom probably had you take a vitamin every day, perhaps one of those fruit flavored Flintstones ones. This goes back to a very old thought process that says vitamins are good for you. Most of us simply accept that at face value, and for many of us, that habit continues into adulthood, although we change from Flintstones brand to something more appropriate, perhaps like Centrum.
In recent years, there have been various scientific reports and studies that claim to have thoroughly investigated the effect of vitamins on our systems. The one very interesting aspect of this is that those “thorough medical studies” have come up with very conflicting conclusions! Some of the conclusions state that vitamins are a waste of time and money and do nothing particularly beneficial for the body, while others claim that the supplemental vitamins and minerals that the body receives from a regiment of taking a vitamin a day should not be underestimated.
The truth of the matter is that both studies are right, but you need to understand WHY both studies are right. The truth of the matter is that people are different – drastically different, and lead different lifestyles. In this hectic day and age, most people don’t have the time to ensure that their three meals a day are healthy and filled with the proper amount of vitamins and minerals. Think about it, how many times per week are you just too tired to think about something nutritional, and the dinner plans quickly change to McDonalds or the phone number for pizza delivery, and you make amends by thinking that you will change your vitamin-deficient ways tomorrow, but tomorrow never comes?
There is no question about the fact that vitamins are beneficial to our general health, but the real question is HOW beneficial are they? That answer depends on your lifestyle as well as your general health. If your typical diet consists of fast food and pizza, your need for supplemental vitamins is much greater than someone else who puts a good deal of thought process into each meal preparation. In truth, there are significantly more people in the former category than the latter, unfortunately, just because we are a people that are always busy and always on the go, and the aspect of a good meal is typically saved for the weekend when we have more time.
Vitamins provide the enzymes that initiate the chemical reactions in the body to make things happen. Enzymes are the power houses of the body, because they initiate the biochemical reactions that are required for almost everything we do, such as healing, muscle contraction, food digestion, metabolism of proteins, and so much more.
Some vitamins are more important. For example, some studies have indicated that the vitamin B complex group is important for brain functions and can help fight and prevent Alzheimer’s Syndrome. Other research recently has shown the some vitamins taken in higher doses can fight and prevent other diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
One thing you can be sure of is that there are no studies that indicate that vitamins are a waste of money or that taken as directed, are detrimental to your body. So if you are not yet in the habit, get with the program and start taking a vitamin a day for better health!
Jon Arnold
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/what-you-need-to-understand-about-vitamins-132881.html
How safe is vitamin E for the heart?
Posted by admin on Oct 10, 2009
I used to take vitamin E every day for years. I now have mitral valve prolapse (I was NOT born with it). I heard that vitamin E actually weakens one of the valves (which is the one where my issue is) so I immediately stopped taking it. Im wondering if that is what caused my problem or is it a myth. I really want to take it because of the good side of it.
Vitamin overdoses are possible, and with vitamin E, and other "oil soluable" vitamins like A and D and some others. never take more than the recommended Daily allowance of these vitamins. Check with your doctor to be sure.
