Libraries of information exist about vitamins, but phytonutrients are newcomers to the health-food table. There is currently a sort of phyto information war going on. On the one side, pill- makers are trying to package and promote phytonutrient supplements as the new magic cure-all. On the other side, researchers are trying to determine scientifically just […]
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Algae Oil
Algae oil is the richest source of DHA available, with 40 percent DHA by weight. Algae are the dietary source of omega-3 fatty acids for fish, so algae represents the only vegetable source of DHA available. Algae oil is the source of the highest quality DHA supplements.
Black Currant, Borage, and Evening Primrose Oils
These are popular “health oils” because they are rich sources of the essential fatty acid GLA (gammalinolenic acid), a vital ingredient for making important hormones, such as prostaglandins. Black currant oil has two advantages over evening primrose oil: It is less expensive, and it is one of the few oils that contain omega-3 in addition […]
How Much Iron do You Need?
Children, 1-10 years 10 mg. Teen males 12 mg. Adults males 10 mg. Teen and adult females 18 mg. Pregnant women 30 mg. * Average RDA for iron Babies store iron from their mother’s blood while they are in the womb. Babies born prematurely need extra iron because they do not have enough time in […]
3 Steps to Correct Your Child’s Anemia
“Borderline” anemia can usually be corrected just by increasing your dietary supply of iron, without taking iron supplements. If your child is anemic, here’s how to restock the iron deficient body stores and elevate the hemoglobin level to normal: Step 1: Using diet to correct anemia in infants requires about one milligram of dietary iron […]
8 Ways to Prevent Anemia
Iron deficiency can cause anemia, a shortage of hemoglobin in the blood. This can lead to weakness, fatigue, a pale face and earlobes, and brittle, spoon-shaped nails. There are other causes of anemia besides nutritional deficiencies, including massive or chronic blood loss. The best way to tell if you have enough iron in your body […]
My Doctor Measured my Hemoglobin and it’s Normal. Could I still be anemic?
My Doctor Measured my Hemoglobin and it’s Normal. Could I still be anemic? A normal hemoglobin level does not necessarily indicate that you are not anemic, meaning your blood is not low in iron. Yet, the hemoglobin level obtained in your doctor’s office does not reflect total body stores of iron. It’s possible to have […]
Foods That Boost Your Immune System
10 Foods That Balance Your Immune System Adequately feeding your immune system boosts its fighting power. Immune boosters work in many ways. They increase the number of white cells in the immune system army, train them to fight better, and help them form an overall better battle plan. Boosters also help to eliminate the deadwood […]
How Your Immune System Works
The Immune System Army An army of millions of microscopic soldiers operates within you, each one ready to spring into battle against invading germs and to do sentry duty to prevent disease from occurring in the first place. How you feed these soldiers has a great influence on how well they protect you from germs […]
Smart Fats For Growing Brains
Smart Fats Your Brain Needs Fats make up 60 percent of the brain and the nerves that run every system in the body. So, it stands to reason that the better the fat in the diet, the better the brain. So, with all the fat eaten by the average American, why don’t we have more […]
Omega-3 and DHA as Brain Food
Why We Need Omega-3 and DHA as Brain Food Fats make up 60 percent of the brain and the nerves that run every system in the body. So it stands to reason that the better the fat in the diet, the better the brain. So, with all the fat eaten by the average American, why […]
Omega-3 and DHA For Students
The Importance of Omega-3 and DHA For Students DHA is the primary structural component of brain tissue, so it stands to reason that a deficiency of DHA in the diet could translate into a deficiency in brain function. In fact, research is increasingly recognizing the possibility that DHA has a crucial influence on neurotransmitters in […]