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Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition 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

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 18, 2009 at 2:35pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition 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

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 18, 2009 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition 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

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on November 11, 2009 at 2:17pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition 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) Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on October 6, 2009 at 9:40am — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition 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) Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on October 6, 2009 at 9:38am — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Can Co-Q10 Slow Parkinson's?

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is participating in a large-scale, multi-center clinical trial in the United States and Canada to determine whether coenzyme Q10, in high doses, can sow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Several studies have shown that Parkinson's patients have impaired mitochondrial function and low levels of Co-Q10. Moreover, laboratory research has demonstrated that coenzyme Q10 can protect the area of the brain damaged in Parkinson's. The Phase III clinical tri… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on September 29, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Just 3 to 5 servings of fruits and vegetables will decrease cardiovascular disease risk

There is a strong correlation between fruits and vegetables and a decreased rate of cardiovascular disease. The studies show that eating between 3 to 5 servings per day decreases the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 30%. However, eating more servings than 5 per day does not give you any additional benefit. Dr. Walter Willett, M.D., Chairman of Nutrition at Harvard University’s School of Public Health, considers this good news since, despite efforts to encourage the general population to… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on September 10, 2009 at 5:28pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Don't let colds and flus catch up with you

Cold and flu season is sneaking up on us, but don’t be caught unprepared. There are supplements you can that substantially reduce your chances of getting sick in the first place. • Vitamin D causes your body to make protein that fight viruses. Take 2000 iu per day, more if a blood test shows you are deficient. • Probiotics, good bacteria for your intestines, pump up immune response and reduce your chances of getting a viral illness and help make the symptoms shorter and less severe if you do… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on September 10, 2009 at 1:43pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Marcia’s Cream of Mushroom Soup

2 cans reduced sodium beef broth 1 med. onion, chopped 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 to 1½ c. fat free half and half Salt and pepper Bring broth and onion to a boil in a large pot, uncovered. Cook until onion is tender (aprox. 20 min.). Add mushrooms and a few grinds of black pepper; continue to cook for about 20 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add half and half. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Good and super easy. More recipes at http://www.sundrops.com/id145.html. Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on September 5, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition The New Must-Have for Kids: Vitamin D Supplements

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced on Monday that it was doubling the amount of vitamin D recommended for infants, children and adolescents to 400 IUs per day—a dosage that nearly guarantees the need for supplementation for most children. “Four hundred IU a day is the amount that is in a teaspoon of cod liver oil, which we have used for 75 years to prevent and treat rickets in children and, historically speaking, that is the amount that is in any chewable multivitamin tablet and… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 28, 2009 at 1:29pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Vitamin D May Prevent Bone Fractures in Older Adults, Many Americans Still D Deficient

Reproduced from the Nutrition Business Journal According to a meta-analysis of 12 double-blind randomized controlled trials, higher doses of vitamin D are associated with a lower risk of bone fracture in older adults. The study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, concluded that non-vertebral fracture prevention with vitamin D is dose dependent, and a higher dose should reduce fractures by at least 20% for individuals aged 65 years or older. The review also hoped to determine whethe… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 28, 2009 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fish Oil to be the Focus of New $20 Million Study

Reprinted from The Nutrition Business Journal June 23, 2009 Pharmavite and Ocean Nutrition Canada will provide vitamin D and omega-3 fish oil supplements for an upcoming study that will explore the effects of the supplements on a person’s risk of getting cancer, heart disease or having a stroke. The $20 million study will be funded by the National Institutes of Health and is being conducted by the Harvard Medical School and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA. The study is being ca… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 28, 2009 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Debbie's Oven Roasted Potatoes

Wash 1 lb. potatoes, cut out any bad spots, and dry with a towel. Dice into 1 ½” cubes. Put potatoes into a plastic bag and add 2 t. olive oil, ¾ t. of your favorite seasoning blend, and pepper. Spread on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until tender. Turn half way through baking process. You can alter using other spices. Leaving the skin on the potatoes adds fiber to your diet and makes the recipe easier. You can change the shape of the cut to look more… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 26, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Susan Linke Is Your Food Making You Sick?

Is Your Food Making You Sick? Do you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Migraines, other headaches, Fibromyalgia, Heartburn/GERD, Arthritis, Joint & Muscle Pain, Eczema/Hives, Weight Imbalances, Autism/ADD, Indigestion, Food Cravings, Sinusitis? Sensitivities and intolerances to the foods and additives you eat can be a prime reason why you keep suffering. Medical research has discovered that many of the chronic symptoms that people commonly suffer can be linked to a specific kind of adverse… Continue

Added by Susan Linke on August 24, 2009 at 4:54pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Get Focused

In the late summer, kids from college to elementary age head off to school. Grown ups continue with their work. But some of us of every age have trouble focusing, sitting still, gathering our thoughts, and getting things done. For those of us with attention problems, there are great ways to support attentiveness that don’t involve pharmaceuticals and their side effects. • High-dose fish oil for 8 weeks slashed scores for inattention, hyperactivity and oppositional/defiant, and conduct disorder… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 24, 2009 at 12:36pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition The Top 5 Energy Zappers

1. Getting a Bad Nights Sleep 2. Making Bad Dietary Choices 3. Dehydration 4. Living a Sedentary Lifestyle 5. Depression To learn more about keeping your energy high, visit us at http://www.sundrops.com. Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 21, 2009 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition Exercise Essentials

Exercise is increasingly becoming an essential part of our lives as more and more of us spend a good portion of our day sitting down. We get a lot of questions from people who have begun exercising to lose weight or for better health and many of them seem to get confused about what all they need in order to be successful and to get the most out of their efforts. Omega-3 fatty acids are very important to reduce the inflammation associated with exercise and it helps increase insulin sensitivity fo… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 19, 2009 at 4:50pm — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition What's For Dinner Tonight?

Try our food expert Debbie's Pecan Crusted Orange Roughy: 1 lb. orange roughy ½ c. bread crumbs ½ c. pecans, chopped 2 T. flour 1 egg white, beat until frothy and mixed with 1 T. water ½ t. salt, divided ¼ t. pepper, divided 2 t. olive oil -Rinse orange roughy and place on paper towels. Place fish in a plate, sprinkle with half of salt and pepper, and coat with the flour. -Heat a large non-stick skillet over med. heat. -In a plastic bag, mix bread crumbs, pecans, and the rest of the salt and pe… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 19, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition The French Paradox by Atabak

For many years, researchers have been perplexed by the phenomenon known as “The French Paradox”. It refers to the observation that the French population has lower rates of heart disease even though they consume high amounts of saturated fats from meats and cheeses. Today scientists think they found the answer to the age old question and it comes from something else the French consume in high amounts; red wine. An antioxidant called resveratrol is found the skin of red grapes, berries and other f… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 13, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition How To Signal Your Brain To Turn Off Your "Fat Switch"

The new Integra-Lean Irvingia signals your brain to turn off your “fat switch!” This extract from the West African plant Irvingia gabonensis has been proven to circumven the molecular factors that cause excess weight gain. In fact, it helps you lose weight four ways. First and foremost, Integra-Lean Irvingia reverses leptin resistance by lowering the level of C-reactive protein (CPR) released from fat cells. Leptin is the hormone that signals your brain to shut off your appetite when you are fu… Continue

Added by Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition on August 13, 2009 at 10:25am — No Comments

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