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Vitamin C has long been known as a necessary ingredient for strong immunity, going back to the days of preventing and treating scurvy in ocean-going vessels. Its lesser known, but just as important use is in aiding in speedy healing. The idea of using Vitamin C to...
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Vitamin D is an essential element for a functioning body. But as we spend more time indoors, many are not even meeting the minimum daily requirements. The U.S. National Institute of Health recommends those under 70 years of age get a minimum of 600IU, and those 70 or...
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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...
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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...
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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...
