Category: B Vitamins Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Are YOU Biotin deficient? Biotin is a coenzyme and is also known as vitamin H. As a supplement, biotin is sometimes used for diabetes, brittle nails, and other conditions. Biotin is a coenzyme and a B vitamin and is also known as vitamin H. As a supplement, biotin is sometimes used for diabetes, brittle nails, and other conditions. Function: Biotin is required for proper metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Biotin-dependent enzymes catalyze the addition of carboxyl groups (COO-) from bicarbonate, for use in fat... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, December 4, 2013 B Vitamins Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Are you deficient in vitamin B3(Niacinamide)? Vitamin B3, also known as Niacin, is a water soluble vitamin. It is not stored in the body, so we need to consume it daily. We need niacin for proper digestive function. Vitamin B3(Niacinamide) is needed to metabolize food into energy. Niacinamide is converted into the coenzymes nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADP, which function in oxidation-reduction reactions essential for release of energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Niacin can also be synthesized by th... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, August 21, 2013 B Vitamins Wednesday, August 7, 2013 How important IS vitamin B1(Thiamin)? Vitamin B1(thiamin) is a water-soluble vitamin of the 8 B complex vitamins. All B vitamins help the body convert food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which is used to produce energy. The B vitamins, also help the body metabolize fats and protein. B complex vitamins are needed for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver. They also help the nervous system function properly, and are needed for good brain function. Vitamin B1(Thiamin) is used by cells to help make energy from foodstuffs. Thiamin... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, August 7, 2013 B Vitamins Monday, December 3, 2012 SpectraCell's Nutritional Correlation Chart on Diabetes Micronutrients such as niacin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, carnitine, inositol, alpha-lipoic acid, as well as vitamins E, B6 and D all play an important role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Though diabetes is a serious disease - with the right treatment - living a longer, healthier life can be made easier. THE ROLE OF MICRONUTRIENTS IN DIABETIC HEALTH Vitamin E - Confers protection against diabetes by protecting pancreatic B-cells from oxidativestress induced damage; May prevent... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Monday, December 3, 2012 B Vitamins Wednesday, January 25, 2012 A New Twist on a Common Supplement: Using Omega 3’s to Lower Homocysteine Guest Blog by: Dr. Arland Hill (D.C.) Homocysteine continues to gain acceptance as a risk factor in a number of conditions. Once thought to be associated with mostly cardiovascular disease, homocysteine is now recognized as a contributor to numerous states of dysfunction, including arthritis, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and many more. Given the vast reaching effects of homocysteine, having an ideal treatment protocol in place to address elevations seems necessary, if not even ... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, January 25, 2012 B Vitamins Monday, January 9, 2012 Can Nutrient Deficiencies Provide Insight into the Health of a Neuron and Your Brain? Guest Blog by: Dr. Arland Hill (D.C.) Most of us are familiar with the saying use it or lose it. Many times when individuals say this, they are likely referring to muscle tissue. However, this saying is equally valid regarding the health of the brain and nervous tissue. Since the brain has impact on every system in the body, keeping it healthy is of the utmost importance. Doing so takes 3 key ingredients; energy, fats, and stimulation. While most probably don’t t... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Monday, January 9, 2012 B Vitamins Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Vitamin Mystery Solved at Seattle’s Vitality Medical Clinic Guest Blog by: Vitality MediSpa and Medical Clinic How do you choose your vitamins? From unknown manufacturing processes to mystifying ingredients, trumped up labeling claims, and sponsored research studies, there are few topics quite as confusing as vitamin and mineral supplementation.Yet most Americans purchase vitamins and supplements one of two ways: either buying them in bulk at a local discount warehouse, or choosing the one with the best-sounding label off the pharmacy shelf. Nei... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Wednesday, November 16, 2011 B Vitamins Thursday, November 10, 2011 SpectraCell Addresses Recent Headlines Regarding Vitamin Supplements Headlines on the possible risks of vitamin and mineral supplements have bombarded mainstream media recently, and sparked controversy over whether doctors should recommend supplements to their patients. SpectraCell’s micronutrient testing quashes these concerns. For the past 18 years, our testing indicates that over 90% of patients have functional micronutrient deficiencies, which compromise immune function and cause disease. Testing nutritional status allows an appropriate, individualized rep... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Thursday, November 10, 2011 B Vitamins Monday, October 10, 2011 The Role of Micronutrients in Breast Health Start with the right building blocks... Prevention is not simply earlier diagnosis. True prevention starts with your body's foundation - micronutrients. The role of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants in cancer prevention are many - repairing cellular damage in breast tissue, preventing genetic mutations, killing pre-cancerous cells before they multiply and maintaining healthy hormonal balance. Evaluating micronutrient status on the cellular level is where true prevention occurs. Every Woman ... Read More Posted by Elissa Rodriguez at Monday, October 10, 2011 B Vitamins Page 2 »
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