Brain Function

A Pharmacist Reviews the Best Omega-3 Supplements

I get asked all the time for recommendations for the best vitamin or supplement for a myriad of problems, from the best anti-itch cream to the best enema for the family pet. It seems the last few years the question about the best brand of omega-3 fatty acids has come up the most.  It’s a […]

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Anti-Aging Supplements Recommended by Naturopathic Doctors

There are a lot of claims made by supplement manufacturers touting huge benefits from their products.  These range from the credible to the doubtful.  However, there are many effective nutrients and substances in the anti-aging arsenal.  Below is a list recommended by naturopathic doctors around the country. Telomeres and Aging Docosahexaenoic Acid Docosahexaenoic acid or DHA […]

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A List of Vitamins & Minerals and What They Do

Vitamins are organic compounds that are necessary for proper health and cannot be synthesized by the body.  By strict definition there are 13 nutrients considered to be vitamins in humans.  Below are lists of vitamins, their functions in the body, diseases that occur when they are lacking, and dietary sources of vitamins.  There are also […]

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Resveratrol: For a Long Life and Healthy Aging

Resveratol [rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl] is a naturally occurring phenol found in blueberries, peanuts, cocoa, and red grapes, and a small amount in red wine.  It has deservedly received a lot of media attention because of its effects on longevity and cardiovascular health. Uses Life Extension and Healthy Aging. The end sections of chromosomes that are involved in replication […]

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The Five Best Vitamins and Supplements You Should Be Taking

1. Resveratrol Unless you really don’t like life, you might want to take a naturally occurring phenol called Resveratol.  It is found in red grapes, blueberries, peanuts, and cocoa, and has been shown to have a positive effect on life extension.1, 2  Resveratrol [rez-ˈvir-ə-ˌtrȯl] is a powerful antioxidant3 and may reduce the risk of heart disease.4  It […]

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Why Pharmacist’s Take Resveratrol

Resveratol is a naturally occurring substance found in some foods like peanuts, blueberries, red grapes, and a very small amount in red wine.   Because of its effects on longevity, many pharmacists and doctors are taking it themselves. It all started back in 2003 when a group of researchers reported that resveratrol significantly extended the […]

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