You may be familiar with the expression that eating an apple a day keeps the doctor away. There is growing evidence to justify the health benefits of consuming this shiny, crispy fruit. An apple is the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Packed with...
Many vitamins and minerals directly influence how the nervous system functions and the health of your nerves. Getting additional vitamins and minerals is essential. There are, however, significant differences in the quality and efficiency of different supplements. The...
Many people are looking for a safe and effective solution to help them support and maintain healthy blood pressure levels. One of the most important nutrients for people who want to support healthy blood pressure is magnesium. Magnesium allows the smooth muscle cells...
The technology of capsule and tablet manufacturing has grown and evolved; considerably more goes into making a good multi-vitamin capsule or tablet than simply compressing ingredients in a machine. For example, name-brand and all reputable supplement manufacturers...
How much Vitamin B6 is too much? We've often been asked if there are concerns with taking higher-than-normal amounts of Vitamin B6 for supplementation. Here's some information to address those concerns. The Linus Pauling Institute found that adverse effects have only...
Nerve pain, also called neuralgia, is pain that follows the pathway of the nerve. It can have many different causes, but often the cause is unknown. Neuralgia often develops into a condition called neuropathic pain. When neuralgia becomes chronic, it can cause...
Have Nerve Pain? Here's What Might Be Aggravating It: Heavy drinking of coffee, tea and soft drinks (including de-caffeinated coffee, tea and soft drinks). These beverages cause the loss of both water and water-soluble B vitamins from the body. B vitamins are needed...
Vitamin D3, also known as Cholecalciferol, is essential in many body functions, including helping the body absorb calcium to form and maintain strong bones, maintaining a healthy heart, and more importantly, supporting healthy nerves. Vitamin D3 is produced naturally...
There is a huge difference between real Vitamin C and ascorbic acid. The more ascorbic acid you take the less your body absorbs. An intake of less than 20 mg has a 98% absorption rate. By the time you take 1000 mg to 1500 mg, the absorption has dropped to 50%. In...