Archive for March, 2009

Are Vitamin Supplements Safe?

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Vitamin and mineral supplements are greatly used nowadays, particularly during illnesses or pregnancy. However the safety of some of these supplements has come up quite a bit. But the problem is knowing which supplements are those that can be harmful.
The fact of the matter is that just because a product is called natural, that doesn’t [...]

Choosing and using Vitamin supplements

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Supplements can be a great addition to your regular diet, but they aren’t meant to be taken as food substitutes. They can’t replace the hundreds of nutrients found in whole foods. But if you do decide to take a vitamin or mineral supplement, you really need to consider these factors first:

Check the labels before you [...]

The Truth about Vitamins and Minerals

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Vitamins and minerals are meant to be used as extra substances. You body needs vitamins and minerals in small but regular steady amounts in order fro you to maintain normal growth, function and good health. When you take them together, vitamins and minerals are generally referred to as micro nutrients. However, you body can’t make [...]