Vicki's Blog / Vitamin E
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Feb 03, 2014
Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimer's Decline
A capsule a day may keep dementia at bay, according to new research that suggests that a daily dose of vitamin E may help to slow functional decline for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and may help reduce the amount of care these patients need. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound and an antioxidant. Researchers don't know how vitamin E might help, but the vitamin is naturally found in many foods and beverages like red wine, grapes, some teas, eggs, fortified cereals, fruit, green leafy vegetables, meat, nuts, poultry and vegetable oils. It can also be taken as...
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Dec 23, 2013
Three Facials from your Fridge
Wrinkles, puffiness and acne are common skin complaints, but the remedies can be found right in your fridge. Strawberry Cream Mask Wrinkles are a normal part of aging. If you are concerned about premature wrinkling, monitor your sugar intake. Excess sugar can damage collagen and elastin, fibers that support your skin. For a healthier sugar fix, try incorporating blueberries into your diet; they are high in vitamin C, which will help strengthen collagen and prevent skin from wrinkling and sagging. This simple anti-aging recipe will moisturize your skin and its high vitamin C content will minimize...
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Dec 05, 2013
6 Ways To Read a Food Label
A lot of people look at food labels for different reasons. But whatever the reason may be, a lot of consumers don't know how to use this information more effectively and easily. Food labels are intended to make it easier for us to read the nutritional facts on a product, however, we still get lost in the numbers and different sections in search of what can contribute to a healthy diet. 1. Start with the serving size. - Serving sizes are standardized to make it easier to compare similar foods; they are...
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Dec 03, 2013
5 Health Benefits of Goji Berries
If you aim for vitality and an immunity boost, this is your berry. Commonly Chinese medicine practitioners use goji berries to treat diabetes and high blood pressure, maintain eye health, and nourish the liver and kidneys. The Goji berry is packed with vitamins C and E, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Some research suggests goji berries help increase metabolism and boost energy levels. 1. 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges. 2. Contains 19 amino acids which include 8 essential amino acids. 3. 21 trace minerals that include zinc,...
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Nov 25, 2013
4 Things You Should Know About Supplements
There are many sports supplements on the shelves everywhere claiming to make us faster, stronger and more enduring. But how many of them are actually beneficial and worth taking for boosting our sports performance. Finding out which supplement is right for you could be difficult. Today’s dietary supplements include include vitamins, minerals, herbals and botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and many other products.Dietary supplements come in a variety of forms as well from traditional tablets to capsules, and powders, as well as drinks and energy bars. Some of the most popular supplements include vitamins D and E, minerals like calcium and...
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Jun 12, 2013
CoQ 10 (Ubiquinone) can help in leading an active healthy life
CoQ 10 is Coenzyme 10 and also goes by the name ubiquinone. This enzyme is naturally found in mitochondria, where all the important metabolic pathways are performed in a cell. This substance helps in metabolizing the food and providing energy for the cell to perform its function and overall to the body in order for our daily routine to occur. This enzyme helps in maintaining a healthy heart because it causes oxidation of fats. It also functions as an anti-inflammatory when combined with Vitamin E and therefore reduces diseases caused by degeneration. It is also helpful in cases of migraines...