Uncovering the Truth About Natural Health Supplements

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Five Things to Consider when Choosing Supplements
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Important Studies 

Omega-3s Inhibit Bone Loss
Intake of omega-3 fatty polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) slows loss of bone mineral density (BMD) associated with aging, according to a clinical trial published in the British Journal of Nutrition (95, 3:462-68, 2006).
Ginseng Benefits Type II Diabetics
Ginseng extract (GE) improves glycemia in Type II diabetics by reducing free fatty acid (FFA) availability and improving insulin sensitivity (J Nutr, 136:337-42, 2006). These benefits may be attributable to the botanical's ability to inhibit lipolysis (the breakdown of fat stored in fat cells) within the body.
Folate Intake Predicts Fracture Risk In Elderly - Natural Products Industry Insider
Insufficient folate status in older individuals may cause homocysteinemia, an independent predictor of osteoporotic fracture (Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 60, 11:1458-62, 2005).
Vitamin D Deficiency in Acute Stroke
Research showing that there is a deficiency of vitamin D in a large number of stroke victims and may precede a stroke.
Pregnant? Vitamin D Aids Baby's Bones
By getting enough vitamin D while pregnant, women may strengthen their children's bones.
Sulfur-Based Supplement May Fight Arthritis
MSM is now being studied for it's effects on arthritis.

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Prescription for Nutritional Healing (Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd ed)

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The A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions: How to Improve Your Health and Avoid Problems When Using Common Medications and Natural Supplements Together

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