This month, we feature a three-part series on diabetes to observe American Diabetes Month. This article reviews the role nutritional supplements play if you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes. Because diabetes is a disease inherently tied to nutrition, nutrition is an important factor in managing diabetes. While it may not be replacement… Continue Reading
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Acne Vitamin Supplements – What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why taking an acne vitamin supplement is beneficial. The good news is that when acne vitamins are taken in conjunction with the other acne products and treatments that your dermatologist recommends, you’ll see better results. That’s… Continue Reading
Almonds
(Prunus dulcis) In botanical terms, an almond is actually a drupe not a nut. A drupe is a fruit in which an outer fleshy part or skin surrounds a shell with a seed inside. The almond “nut” is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree. Unlike other soft fruits, the… Continue Reading
Vitamin E & Prostate Cancer: The SELECT Study
Men taking vitamin E supplements had a 17% increased risk of developing prostate cancer, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). This finding raises a concern for the more than fifty percent of men age 60 and older taking supplements that contain vitamin E. But, before… Continue Reading
18 Tips for Healthy Skin at Any Age
With November marked as National Healthy Skin Month, now is a great time to learn more about the foods and nutrients that support healthy-looking skin at any age. Over the years, we often get asked whether diet and nutritional supplements benefit the skin. The answer is a resounding yes! It makes sense that what… Continue Reading
Spinach
(Spinacia oleracea) Spinach is one of the most popular leaf vegetables in the United States. A member of the same family as Swiss chard and beets, spinach shares the same taste profile – mildly sweet flavor when raw and a slightly salty, bitter flavor when cooked. Spinach is native to an area near… Continue Reading
Vitamin E
(tocopherols and tocotrienols) Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that prevents the oxidation of fats in cellular membranes. Vitamin E is well-known for its benefit to cardiovascular health through its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholesterol lowering effects. Vitamin E is also involved in immune function. When taken in combination with vitamin C, beta carotene, and… Continue Reading