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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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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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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I am frequently asked what I think the best “fish oil vitamins” or omega-3 fatty acids are. It’s a great question, because I believe everyone should be taking omega-3’s, but it depends on why you want to take them. Here’s a quick synopsis of the need for fats, and some details of the most important fats: omega-3 fatty […]
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