Nutritional Supplements That Actually Work
- 1. Nutritional Supplements That Actually Work Based on Clinical Research This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 2. • Many of us believe that sticking to healthy, well balanced meals, will supply the diet with all of the necessary nutrients our bodies need. But that’s not always the case, especially in this age of chemical farming, and growing food on nutrient-depleted farmlands. • If your diet falls short of certain important nutrients like calcium or vitamin D, it may be worthwhile to consider supplementing your diet. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
- 3. • Supplement manufactures will tell you how much their product will benefit your body. But, the truth can sometimes be dangerous when it comes to certain supplements. Some supplements can cause detrimental effects on the body. • It's very important to know what you are consuming, which sometimes includes fillers, and binders many supplement manufacturers use in their products. • It's also important to know how certain nutrients work together, or against each other. • There are health that actually do work and are fairly safe. Some supplementsan increase energy, lowers stress, improve physical performance and improve mental functions. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
- 5. • Creatine Monohydrate: • Creatine Monohydrate is a cost-effective supplement that improves cognition and is a safe workout booster for men and women. According to health studies, Creatine Monohydrate is a “physiological sports ergogenic and also nutritional sports ergogenic.” You can Purchase this supplement, or any of these supplements at any Health Food Store. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 6. • Omega 3: • Omega 3 Fatty Acids are commonly found in Fish Oil. But, the healthiest Omega 3 oils are from vegetable, or grain sources, such as flax seed oil, or hemp. They have been known to help fight cancer symptoms and have incredible anti-aging effects on the brain’s structure and functionality. This supplement has also been known to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. • • “According to the 2012 National Health Interview Survey, which included a comprehensive survey on the use of complementary health approaches in the United States, Omega 3 oil supplements are the nonvitamin/nonmineral natural product most commonly taken by both adults and children”. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 7. • Whey Protein: • For those of you who are unaware, “whey protein… the liquid part of milk that separates during cheese production,” according to Authority Nutrition. As they explain, taking whey protein is an easy way to add 25-50 grams of protein on top of your daily intake. • Whey protein is commonly used by bodybuilders or people lacking protein in their diet. There are three types of whey protein to choose from, Concentrate, Isolate, and Hydrolysate. Make sure you ask the store associate to explain and help you choose the best one for you. • It's important to note, a recent study proves that vegetable protein is a better choice over animal based proteins. Vegetable protein actually improves overall health, and can extend your life. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND
- 8. • Melatonin: • Melatonin helps those who suffer from insomnia and promote healthy sleep patterns for those who don’t. According to Life Extension, new studies have shown that melatonin’s multifaceted effects may improve treatment outcomes in cancer patients and extend their lives. • They also explain, melatonin guards the “nervous system against degenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease and stroke—and preventing debilitating migraines.” This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
- 9. • L-Carnitine: • Carnitine is a popular fat-loss supplement that also helps enhance muscle growth. Dr. Julian Whitaker explains, L-carnitine supplements improve angina, heart function, and exercise tolerance in patients with coronary artery disease and heart failure. • He also explains, if you are willing to exercise regularly, carnitine can help improve your metabolism and enhance exercise endurance.
- 10. • Green Tea: • Green Tea supplements (extract) offer a convenient way to get the benefits of green tea in a pill form. They are proven to enhance weight-loss, protect against arthritis, improve cardiovascular health, enhance physical performance, improve brain functions and lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and type II diabetes. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
- 11. • Ginkgo: • Ginkgo biloba began as a common treatment in Chinese medicine, now it is among the top-selling herbal supplements in the U.S. According to WebMD, “Several ginkgo studies have shown that it can help with memory problems caused by dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. • It seems to help prevent the progression of dementia symptoms, especially if the dementia is thought to be the result of atherosclerotic vascular disease.” They also explain, there is good evidence ginkgo may help with leg pain, PMS symptoms, ADHD, depression, and multiple sclerosis. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
- 12. • Glutamine: • Glutamine is an amino acid found in your muscles, and this supplement is commonly used by bodybuilders. According to newbodyyou.com, “studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism. ” It also helps boost your immune system, maintain cell hydration, and speed up recovery. Take Glutamine before working out to decrease muscle fatigue.
- 13. Multivitamins men women Calcium This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
- 14. Vitamin D This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
- 15. • Theanine: • Theanine is commonly found in green and black tea. It helps relax the mind, improve sleep, reduce stress, and boost concentration. • According to Berkeley Wellness, “in a Japanese study in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, college students who took L-theanine experienced less anxiety and had smaller increases in blood pressure when under psychological or physical stress than when they took a placebo.
- 16. • Magnesium Threonate: • Magnesium Threonate supports restorative sleep and promotes good cognitive and neurological health. According to Suzy Cohen, the clinical applications for magnesium include healthy levels in the central nervous system and healthy synapse function and number. This supplement also helps boost your mood and manage stress.
- 17. • Saffron & Ginseng: • New research recently published online in the journal Food Research International finds that ginseng and saffron are key to spicing up your sex life. Both boost sexual performance, according to a scientific review of natural aphrodisiacs done by researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. • Researchers reviewed the effects of saffron on male infertility problems and noted that while it had a positive effect on erectile dysfunction and overall sex drive, it did not change the viability of the semen. • A separate study from looked at the effects in women who had reported experiencing sexual dysfunction due to taking the antidepressant fluoxetine.
- 18. • dopamine system too and this can help women as well as men. Women who took 30 mg of saffron each day for 4 weeks had increased sexual desire and vaginal lubrication compared with those who took a placebo instead. • Another study carried out on a group of infertile men showed a marked effect on sperm morphology and motility after supplementation with saffron (50mg) three times per week. The study indicates that saffron’s compounds have a definite effect on reproductive cells. • Ginseng Like ginkgo, also increases nitric oxide levels and thus is helpful for erectile dysfunction. It appears to have an effect on the
- 19. • Zinc: • Zinc supplements reduce the severity and duration of illness caused by the common cold, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. The common cold places a heavy burden on society, accounting for approximately 40% of the time taken off work and millions of days of school missed by children each year. • The idea that zinc might be effective against the common cold came from a study carried out in 1984, which showed that zinc lozenges could reduce how long symptoms lasted.
- 20. • Probiotic digestive supplements: • Probiotics frequently are recommended as dietary supplements to improve digestive health," said NIAID Director Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. "This is one of the first studies to describe precisely how they may work to provide health benefits. • The possibility that oral Bacillus might be an effective alternative to antibiotic treatment for some conditions is scientifically intriguing and definitely worthy of further exploration." Staphylococcus infections cause tens of thousands of deaths worldwide each year. • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, is familiar to many people as a cause of serious disease. Probiotics seem to offer prevention for this serious type of infection.
- 21. • Alpha-lipoic acid: • Alpha-lipoic acid is an antioxidant that naturally occurs in the body and in many foods. The supplement is approved in Germany to treat nerve-related symptoms of diabetes; it is thought to help prevent certain types of cell damage and is also used by consumers to treat degenerative eye and cardiovascular diseases. • New research also indicates that this amazing supplement can prevent kidney stone formation in a mouse model of cystinuria, a rare inherited disease that causes the recurrent formation of painful and damaging kidney stones. • • The research, a collaboration between the Buck Institute and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), has led to the initiation of a clinical trial in patients suffering from the condition.
- 22. • Alpha lipoic acid & Acetyl-L-carnitine : These two dietary supplements straight off the health food store shelf, when combined, put the spark back into aging rats, and might do the same for aging baby boomers, according to a study at the University of California, Berkeley, and Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute. • A team of researchers led by Bruce N. Ames, professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, Stated, "we fed older rats these two chemicals normally found in the body's cells and are available as dietary supplements: acetyl-L-carnitine, and, alpha-lipoic acid. • In three articles in the February 19 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Ames and his colleagues report the surprising results. Not only did the older rats do better on memory tests, but they also had more pep, and the energy-producing organelles in their cells worked better. • "With the two supplements together, these old rats got up and did the Macarena," said Ames, also a researcher at Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute (CHORI). "Their brains looked better, they were full of energy - everything we looked at looked more like a young animal."