A Healthy Life
What information should be checked while choosing the product ?
Of first importance is to check the ingredient identity and quantity included on the label . The product should be free of any contaminants and demonstrate conformance to industry GMPs
Product seals – ensure the container has a Consumer Lab ( CL ), USP , NSF or GMP seal .
Independent distributor ’ s Quality Program gives Gold or Silver Seals for products meeting the highest standards ( emersonecologics . com ); some of the better brands are Enzymatic Therapy , Gaia Herbs , NOW Vitamins , and Nordic Naturals .
Here are some Integrative medical approaches and rational uses of dietary supplements for some common conditions .
Hyperlipidemia ( changes in cholesterol levels )
Try : Phytosterols , Red Yeast Rice supplements ( especially in case of statin intolerance ), Niacyn .
In case of vitamin D deficiency Try simply , Vitamin D . Hypertension ( high blood pressure )
There are a lot of promising therapies beyond diet and medications that include Mindfulness Meditation , Tai Chi , and acupuncture . For supplements try : Magnesium citrate ( capsules , not solution , which is a laxative ), Lycopene ( tomato extract ). Immediately adopt a healthy life-style : eat at least 5 servings a day of fruits and vegetables , exercise 2,5 hours / week or more , control weight and quit smoking .
Kateryna Kartashova , Family Physician , AMC Kyiv
Originally vitamins and other supplements were designed to prevent or treat acute deficiency conditions such as Scurvy ( vitamin C .), Rickets ( vitamin D ), Pellagra ( vitamin B3 , Niacin ) and others . But today there is suggestive evidence that specific vitamins , minerals or other supplements may actually prevent , delay or ameliorate such conditions as Coronary Heart Disease , Hypertension , Depression , Osteoporosis , Osteoarthritis , Alzheimer ’ s disease , pregnancy complications and more .
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