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Niacin Useful In Natural Cholesterol Management

Hamden, CT Niacin available as non-prescription supplements can be an effective component of a broader natural nutritional approach to improve cardiovascular health and healthy blood lipids including cholesterol, a White Paper released by Kardea Nutrition reported.

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is vital for good health. Niacin helps convert food into energy, build red blood cell counts, and synthesize hormones. For basic good health, a relatively small amount of niacin, about 20mg/day, is n… Continue

Posted by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 18, 2009 at 2:35pm

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High Cholesterol Under Treated in Many Americans

EW YORK (Reuters Health) - A US study on cholesterol released today contains both good and bad news:

The good news: Between 1999 and 2006, the number of adults in the US with high levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, decreased by about one-third.

The bad news: A high percentage of adults still are not being screened or treated for high cholesterol levels, putting their health in jeopardy.

Adults at greatest risk for heart attack and other heart-related "events" co… Continue

Posted by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 18, 2009 at 2:31pm

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Why am I taking a B-complex vitamin?

B vitamins play a complex and fundamental role in our overall health. You may be taking a B-complex vitamin without really knowing why. Here is a quick summary of some of the crucial roles B vitamins play in our health.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine) -- supports the break down of carbohydrates; supports emotional and mental balance
Vitamin B3 (niacin and niacinamide) -- supports normal cholesterol levels
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) -- supports emotional and mental balance by helping the body produce seroton… Continue

Posted by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 11, 2009 at 2:17pm

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Daily high-dose vitamin D may reduce falls in elderly, study finds

GMA SmartBrief | 10/05/2009

A recent study found that a daily dose of 700 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D helps reduce fall incidents in patients 65 and older. The benefit of daily vitamin D intake may be seen after two to five months from the time the treatment starts and can have an extended effect up to 12 months, the researchers said. HealthDay News (10/02)

Posted by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on October 6, 2009 at 9:40am

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Daily high-dose vitamin D may reduce falls in elderly, study finds

GMA SmartBrief | 10/05/2009

A recent study found that a daily dose of 700 to 1,000 IU of vitamin D helps reduce fall incidents in patients 65 and older. The benefit of daily vitamin D intake may be seen after two to five months from the time the treatment starts and can have an extended effect up to 12 months, the researchers said. HealthDay News (10/02)

Posted by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on October 6, 2009 at 9:38am

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