The Most Overlooked Health Supplements

The most overlooked Health Supplements What it does? It stimulates the release of growth hormone, insulin and other substances in the body, including a protein studied for its potential with wound healing and muscle building. Health Benefits • It reduce blood pressure. ARGININE • It improves the ability of blood vessels to dilate, resulting in firmer erections. • It helps improve blood sugar levels and reduce weight. Why is it overlooked? Most lifters and body builders weren't taking enough Arginine to get noticeable results, so arginine declined in popularity over the years. Interesting Facts • Many leading bodybuilders to believe that when more is better. comes to taking arginine for GH, • Some of the newer forms of arginine appear to be better absorbed and utilized. • Arginine (L-arg) is known for its use in treating erectile dysfunction. MILK THISTLE SLIPPERY ELM CHRO MIUM What it does? What it does? What it does? It is an important element in the me- tabolism of glucose into energy, as well as assisting in the conversion of fat, proteins and carbohydrates into energy for your body to use. Milk thistle contains the flavonoid-like compound silymarin, which does a great job in regenerating the liver by stimulating the growth of new liver cells. Silymarin does so by helping in the formation of proteins. As a demulcent, slippery elm protects tissue, such as that in the throat, and encourages irritated tissue to heal. This herb also contains mucilage, which makes a protective coating for the throat and stomach. Health benefits Health benefits Health benefits It seems to help regulate the effects of insulin on sugar, making it an important dietary need for those who are either prediabetic or have type II diabetes. It protects, strengthens and detoxi- fies the liver. It is used as a remedy for sore throats, coughing and overall respira- tory ailments and additionally as a It has anti-inflammatory effects and good in treating intestinal inflamma- tions. laxative. It soothes ulcers and stomach inflam- mation, irritated intestines, vaginal It is beneficial in lowering blood sugar levels. It helps improve muscle/fat composi- tion during weight loss. inflammation and a hoarse voice. Why is it overlooked? Why is it overlooked? Why is it overlooked? Some studies show the benefits more than others, and this is why silymarin might still be considered "controver- sial" by some medical professionals. Slippery elm has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of slippery elm may not be known. It has not been recognized that regu- lar consumption of a key form of chro- mium could eliminate diabetes along with sensible eating. Interesting facts Interesting facts Interesting facts The name "milk thistle" was probably given due to the fact that its leaves have veins that contain a white liquid which is milky in nature. For singers, it helps to soothe sore throats. Chromium is suitable for a plating material. Is so called as such because the resulting paste makes a very slippery Chromium is never found free in nature and most consist of the min- substance. eral chromite. THEA NINE MAGNE SIUM ASTAX ANTHIN What it does? What it does? What it does? It helps promote alpha brain waves, and increases brain's production of dopamine to give an alert, yet relaxed, awareness. Astaxanthin has very strong free radi- cal scavenging effect. Its radical scav- enging effect is 65 times more power- ful than vitamin C. Also, it is 54 and 14 times more powerful than beta- carotene and vitamin E respectively. Helps to activate over 100 enzymes. Aids in nerve and muscle function. Health benefits Health benefits Health benefits It normalizes blood pressure. Prevents Asthma. Supports Joint Health. It increases the concentration of Keeps bone healthy. Supports Healthy Tendons. anti-cancer drugs in tumors. Essential during pregnancy. Supports Eye Health. It inhibits the growth of cancer tumors themselves. Treats back pain and cramps. Supports Healthy Immune Function. Why is it overlooked? Why is it overlooked? Why is it overlooked? Noticeable improvements are rarely seen in astaxanthin. Medical professionals usually pre- When testing the effects of green tea on weight loss, the results are sur- prising. However, what is not men- tioned that black tea yields nearly scribes calcium alone for bones. identical results. Interesting facts Interesting facts Interesting facts Roughly 50% of total body magne- sium is stored in our bones. The It is a potent absorber of ultra-violet rays, especially UVB rays. Theanine increases levels of the "happy" neurotransmitter serotonin and it also increases dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter that helps pro- mote relaxation and feelings of plea- remaining part of magnesium is pre- dominantly found in the cells of body tissues and organs. Beta carotene and lycopene do not cross the blood-brain barrier but astaxanthin has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier. sure. TOP 8 Health Supplements 1 FISH OIL/OMEGA 3/DHA What it does? ? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Fish oil supplements help enhance cardiovascular health and that using fish oil supplements may help improve "good cholesterol" -- HDL cholesterol. Aids in treatment of heart diseases, high cholesterol, depression, anxiety, low immunity, cancer, and others. Fish oil from deep, cold ocean-water fish is generally high quality. Fish oil provides omega-3s, an ingre- dient lacking and not widely distrib- uted in most diets, such as vegetable oils and animal meats. It is helps in weight loss, pregnancy, fertility and skin care (particular for disorders such as psoriasis, acne). 2 COQ 10 What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts COQ10 is produced by the body but as people get older the body is not able to produce as much of this nutrient, when supplementation may become necessary. Its main function is to con- vert food into energy. It decreases blood pressure slightly in those with high blood pressure. Coenzyme Q10 is an essential biomol- ecule that functions in the production of biochemical energy. It slows dementia, and reduces angina and symptoms associated with heart failure. It is an essential electron and proton carrier and has properties that stabi- lize membranes. 3 GLUCOSAMINE What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Glucosamine is a nutritional supple- ment that can stimulate specific com- ponents of in cartilage to thrive and reproduce. (GAG) acts as a nutrient base for the growth of your cartilage. It is a natural treatment that can help alleviate the pain that usually accom- panies joint conditions. Although Glucosamine Sulfate has the word sulfa, as it's root, it is not related to sulfa drugs, and people allergic to sulfa drugs can safely take this supplement. Glycosamine Glycans It aids in treatment of Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. 4 VITAMIN C What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Vitamin C is vital for the formation and maintenance Lowering risks for certain cancers. Animals that produce Vitamin C may produce several hundred times the recommended dosage with no ill of connective tissue, amino acid metabolism and protection from chemicals. Improving cholesterol. effects. Increasing white blood cell counts and autoimmune responses. It is the most widely researched nutri- ent on the Internet. 5 CALCIUM What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Calcium helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones. Calcium helps keep the weight off. Not all calcium supplements are effec- tive. The effectiveness of calcium Calcium protects your heart. supplements depends on the amount of elementary calcium they provide. Calcium improves premenstrual moods. Calcium carbonate and coral calcium supplements contain the highest per- centage of elementary calcium. 6 VITAMIN B COMPLEX What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts B vitamins do not exactly give energy It is essential for correct digestion, Vitamin B complex is a group of diverse water-soluble nutritional vita- mins that are dispersed through the themselves -- rather, it help in use and access of energy. The body also needs the B vitamins to help produce new red blood cells. production of HCI (Hydrochloric acid) and assists in the breakdown of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. system. It help convert the carbohydrates in food consumed into glucose. 7 ECHANICEA What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Echinacea is well known for its abili- Taking echinacea while suffering from a cold or flu can help decrease the duration of the symptoms by up to two days compared to other treat- Some species are used in herbal ties to boost the immune system and to help fight infections. medicines and some are cultivated in gardens simply for the way they look: a pretty flower with spiky petals. ments. There are some species in the genus which have yellow coloured flowers. 8 MELATONIN What it does? Health Benefits Interesting Facts Melatonin sends chemical messages It helps protect from infection, inflam- mation, and act as immune enhancers because the immune system works less efficiently during the aging pro- Melatonin is released only at night by the pineal gland, which is located in an area behind the eyes. to various parts of the body and tells the different organs or tissues to pro- duce more hormones or carry out cer- tain tasks. Without melatonin, other hormonal activity in the body would be interrupted. Children and healthy young adults have higher levels of melatonin. cess. It reduces high blood pressure. Reasons of taking popular health supplements People can easily buy them at supermarkets or local drug store. It is an easy and inexpensive means to gives protective and repairing benefits. 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