Vitamin C The Heart Of The Matter
Several large studies show that sections of the study populations getting the most vitamin C also had a reduced risk of CVD.
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Keeping It Together With Vitamin C
The primary biochemical function of vitamin C is the synthesis of collagen.
Collagen is like our very own “spider silk”. It gives our bodies its power to rebuild and repair itself.
Vitamin C Our Missing Link To Falling Apart
There are only 4 mammal species that do not synthesize their own Vitamin C. We are one of them.
Read MoreVitamin C, Can’t Live Without It
Without Vitamin C, any one of us would die within a year. In the classic desert island scenario, Vitamin C is the one to pack.
Read MoreAntioxidants Of Interest For Infertility, Erectile Dysfunction
A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidants may have significant value in addressing infertility issues in both women and men, including erectile dysfunction (ED).
Read MoreVitamin C Effective In Targeting Cancer Stem Cells
Vitamin C has previously been shown to be effective as a non-toxic anti-cancer agent. However, its effects on cancer stem cells activity have not been previously evaluated and in this context, it behaves as an inhibitor of glycolysis, which fuels energy production in mitochondria, the “powerhouse” of the cell.
Read MoreCurb Cravings, Feel Full With Spinach Extract
Researchers found that when compared to a placebo, a single dose of five grams of thylakoids increased appetite satisfaction.
By interacting with fats and retarding fat digestion, thylakoids membranes are believed to promote the release of satiety hormones and reduce the hunger-stimulating hormone ghrelin.
The study also suggests that thylakoids supplementation may influence food cravings by acting on the reward system of the brain.
Read MoreThe Cognitive Continuum: Vitamins for Vitality
Vitamins offer significant benefits to a spectrum of brain-related functions and conditions, including reducing risk of depression, autism and stroke. And the medical community has long advocated vitamin supplementation—especially with B vitamins—for prenatal health.
Read MoreChinese Vitamin C Suppliers Found Liable For Price Fixing
Humans, rhesus monkeys, guinea pigs and fruit bats are the only mammals that don’t product their own vitamin C. It was interesting reading an article in the Wall Street Journal about the international repercussions from Chinese price fixing.
Read MoreHeart Health Benefits From Nutritional Supplements
Ample research indicates that food and nutritional supplements have beneficial impacts on heart disease.
Read MoreIncrease In RDA for Vitamin C Could Help Reduce Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer
Rather than just prevent the vitamin C deficiency disease of scurvy, they say, it’s appropriate to seek optimum levels that will saturate cells and tissues, pose no risk, and may have significant effects on public health at almost no expense – about a penny a day if taken as a dietary supplement.
Read MoreReview Shows Vitamin C Lowers BP
Vitamin C supplementation reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, at least in short-term trials, according to a new meta-analysis from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
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