tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6283103177561665512024-02-07T16:43:44.797-08:00AvocadoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-1804066916808328562014-05-31T03:44:00.003-07:002014-05-31T03:44:44.353-07:00Jojoba<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Effective for <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Acne, psoriasis, sunburn, chapped skin, hair loss, and other uses.</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Jojoba, when applied to the skin, is an emollient which soothes skin and unclogs hair follicles.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">ojoba is considered safe for most people when used on the skin. It can cause some side effects such as a rash and allergic reactions.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Jojoba is </span><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;">UNSAFE</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> for anyone when taken by mouth. It can cause serious side effects such as heart damage. </span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">While jojoba is not safe for anyone when taken by mouth, some people should be especially careful to avoid it.</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Do not take jojoba by mouth if </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">You are pregnant or breast-feeding.</span></span></b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-81692072428912631432014-05-31T03:22:00.000-07:002014-05-31T03:22:28.617-07:00Niacin<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Vitamin B3 is made up of niacin and niacinamide, and can be found in many foods, including yeast, meat, fish, milk, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains</b></div>
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<b> Vitamin B3 is often found in combination with other B vitamins, including thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, cyanocobalamin, and folic acid.</b></div>
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<b>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved niacin for use in treating vitamin B3 deficiency (pellagra), which includes symptoms of skin inflammation, dementia, and diarrhea.</b></div>
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<b>Human research has shown that niacin is effective and relatively safe for treating high cholesterol levels. Limited evidence shows that niacin may help with clogged arteries and heart disease. Side effects commonly related to higher doses of niacin are itching, flushing, and stomach upset. Niacin may also cause liver problems, increased blood sugar, and hormone changes.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-3425510017884531372014-05-31T03:19:00.001-07:002014-05-31T03:19:07.241-07:00Melatonin<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan</b></div>
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<b>The production and release of melatonin are stimulated by darkness and decreased by light, suggesting that melatonin is involved in circadian rhythm (the internal body clock) and regulation of diverse body functions. Levels of melatonin in the blood are highest prior to bedtime.</b></div>
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<b>The most common use of melatonin is to aid in sleep. The strongest evidence supporting the use of melatonin is for delayed sleep phase syndrome, insomnia in children and the elderly, jet lag, and sleep problems in people with behavioral, developmental, or mental disorders. The weakest evidence in support of melatonin is for work shift sleep disorder. Good evidence in support of melatonin for other uses is lacking.</b></div>
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<b>5-Methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, 6-sulfatoxymelatonin, acetamide, agomelatine, aMT6s, beta-methyl-6-chloromelatonin, BMS-214778, CAS 73-31-4, hypnotic, indole, luzindol, luzindole, mel, MEL, melatonia, melatonine, Melaxen®, melaxene, MLT, MT, N-2-(5-methoxyindol-3-ethyl)-acetamide, N-acetil-5-metoxitriptamina (Spanish), N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, neurohormone, ramelteon (CAS 196597-26-9, TAK-375), tryptophan.</b></div>
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<b>Brand names: Accurate Release®; Appleheart Melatonin®; Circadin®; Inspired by Nature®; Mel®; Melatonin Controlled Release®; Melatonin Olympian Labs®; Melatonin Tablets®; Melatonin Time Release®; Melatonin-BioDynamax®; Melatonin-Metabolic Response Modifier®; Melatonin-New Hope Health Products®; Melatonin-Optimum Nutrition®; Melaxen®; Nature's Bounty®; Puritan's Pride®; Rozerem®; Twinlab® Melatonin; Valdoxan®.</b></div>
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<b>Combination product examples: Melatonex® (vitamin B6); Melatonin Forte® (Piper methysticum, kavalactones, valerian); Melatonin PM Complex® (vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3); Melatonin spray® (gamma-aminobutyric acid, pyridoxal-5-phosphate); Super Snooze with Melatonin® (valerian root, hop, skullcap, chamomile, passionflower).</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-55379535194020968052014-05-31T03:15:00.001-07:002014-05-31T03:15:17.358-07:00Lycopene<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Lycopene is a bright red pigment that is naturally found in the human liver, serum (blood), adrenal glands, lungs, prostate, colon, and skin at higher levels than other similar pigments</b></div>
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<b> In animal studies, lycopene has been found to have antioxidant effects and may also block cancer cell growth. However, there is still controversy over whether it has these effects in humans.</b></div>
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<b>Many studies suggest that eating lycopene-rich foods or having high lycopene levels in the body may be linked to reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and age-related eye disorders. However, measures of lycopene intake have been based on eating tomatoes, not on the use of lycopene supplements. Since tomatoes also contain other nutrients, such as vitamin C and potassium, the potential benefits of lycopene alone are still unclear.</b></div>
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<b>Lycopene deficiency is not considered a medical condition. There is a lack of evidence on whether increasing low lycopene levels may benefit health.</b></div>
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<b>All-E-lycopene, all-trans-lycopene, carotenoids, cis-lycopene, lactolycopene, Lycobeads®, Lyc-O-Pen®, Lycopersicon, Lycopersicon esculentum, Lycoplus, LycoVit®, MF Afragil®, Profluss, prolycopene, psi, psi-carotene, solanorubin, tangerine tomatoes, tetra-cis-lycopene, tomato, tomato juice, tomato oleoresin, tomato paste, trans-lycopene, Z-lycopene.</b></div>
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<b>Honey is a sweet fluid made by honeybees from the nectar of flowers. It is generally safe, but there have been reports of certain toxic types of honey made from plants from the Rhododendron genus and others.</b></div>
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<b>Honey is easy for the body to absorb and use. It contains about 70-80 percent sugar. The rest is water, minerals, and some protein, acids, and other substances. Honey has been used for wounds, skin problems, and various diseases of the stomach and intestines.</b></div>
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<b>The antibacterial effects of honey are well-known. Research has been done on the role of honey in long-term wound management, as well as the treatment of ulcers, burns, Fournier's gangrene (a life-threatening bacterial infection), and diabetes. However, more high-quality studies are needed to make firm conclusions on the use of honey.</b></div>
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<b>Ginkgo biloba has been used medicinally for thousands of years. Today, it is one of the top-selling herbs in the United States.</b></div>
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<b>Ginkgo is used for the treatment of numerous conditions, many of which are under scientific investigation. Available evidence supports ginkgo for managing dementia, anxiety, schizophrenia, and cerebral insufficiency (insufficient blood flow to brain).</b></div>
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<b>Although ginkgo is generally well tolerated, it should be used cautiously in people with clotting disorders or taking blood thinners, or prior to some surgical or dental procedures, due to reports of bleeding.</b></div>
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<b>6-Hydroxykynurenic acid, adiantifolia, AKL1, arbre aux quarante écus (French), ArginMax®, bai guo ye, baiguo, bilobalide, BioGinkgo®, Blackmores Ginkgo Brahmi (Bacopa monniera), BN-52063, duck foot tree, EGb, EGb 761®, Elefantenohr (German), eun-haeng (Korean), Fächerblattbaum (German), flavone glycosides, flavonoid glycosides, fossil tree, GBE, GBE 24, GBX, Geriaforce® tincture, ginan, ginaton, Gincosan®, Ginexin Remind®, gingko, Gingopret®, Ginkai®, ginkgo balm, Ginkgo biloba Blätter (German), Ginkgo biloba exocarp polysaccharides (GBEP), Ginkgo bilba extract, Ginkgo biloba L. extracts, Ginkgo biloba Linné (form. Salisburia adiantifolia Sm.), ginkgo flavone glycosides, Ginkgo folium, Ginkgo Go®, ginkgo leaf extract, Ginkgo Phytosome®, Ginkgo Powder®, Ginko T.D.™, Ginkgoaceae (family), Ginkgobene®, Ginkgoblätter (German), ginkgogink, Ginkgold®, ginkgolic acids, ginkgolides, ginkgopower, Ginkopur®, ginkyo, gin-nan (Japanese), GK 501, glucaric acid, glucose, Herbal vX®, icho (Japanese), isorhamnetin, ityo, Japanbaum (German), Japanese silver apricot, kaempferol, Kaveri®, kew tree, kung sun shu, LI 1370, maidenhair tree, noyer du Japon (French), organic acids, Oriental plum tree, pei kuo, pei-wen, proanthocyanidins, Pterophyllus, Pterophyllus salisburiensis, quercetin, rhamnose, Rö Kan®, Rökan, Rokan, salisburia, Salisburia adiantifolia, Salisburia macrophylla, Seredin, Seredrin®, silver apricot, sophium, Tanakan®, tanakene, tebofortan, Tebonin®, tempeltrae, temple balm, terpenelactones, terpenoids, tramisal, valverde, vasan, vital, ya chio, yin-guo, yin-hsing (Chinese).</b></div>
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<b>Flaxseed and flaxseed oil (or linseed oil) are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). In the body, some ALA is converted to omega-3 fatty acids.</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-46153974124162113082014-05-31T02:47:00.003-07:002014-05-31T02:48:26.358-07:00Echinacea<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Echinacea has been taken by mouth in Europe and the United States to help prevent or treat the common cold. In the United States, echinacea sales are thought to make up 10 percent of the dietary supplement market. Although much research has been done on the potential cold-fighting effects of echinacea, results are conflicting. There have been reports of a lack of benefit and rash caused by echinacea in children.</b></div>
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<b>Early studies looking at the potential benefits of echinacea for herpes and radiation poisoning have found a lack of evidence. Applying echinacea juice to the skin has been suggested for wound healing, and taking echinacea by mouth or injecting it has been suggested for vaginal yeast infections. However, clear evidence is lacking in these areas.</b></div>
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<b> DHEA levels in the body begin to decrease after age 30. Levels decrease more quickly in women. Low DHEA levels may lead to hormonal disorders, AIDS, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, depression, diabetes, inflammation, immune disorders, and osteoporosis. Corticosteroids, birth control taken by mouth, and agents that treat psychiatric disorders may reduce DHEA levels.</b></div>
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<b>Evidence suggests that DHEA may help treat depression, obesity, and osteoporosis. However, more research is needed to support its use for hormonal disorders, sexual function, and lupus (an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin and organs). DHEA has been studied for the treatment of HIV, schizophrenia, and severe injury.</b></div>
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<b>Beta-carotene is a carotenoid. Carotenoids are red, orange, or yellow, fat-soluble compounds. These compounds are naturally present in many fruits, grains, oils, and vegetables.</b></div>
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<b> Alpha, beta, and gamma carotene are considered provitamins because they can be converted to active vitamin A.
Commercially available beta-carotene is man-made or taken from palm oil, algae, or fungi. Beta-carotene is converted to retinol, which is essential for vision and growth.
Studies in humans show that beta-carotene has promising use for oral leukoplakia (pre-cancerous mouth lesions) and for sunburn. However there was a lack of benefit for sun damaged skin, mole prevention, heart disease risk, infection with H. Pylori, cataract prevention, diabetes, and stroke.
Research shows that beta-carotene increased the risk of bladder, lung, stomach, and prostate cancer. Also the general incidence of cancer in asbestos workers, smokers, or high risk individuals increased. Additionally, some research suggested increased risk of heart disease and death with beta-carotene supplementation.</b></div>
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<b> A-beta-carotene, A-bêta-carotène (French), A-caro-25, alpha carotene, alpha-carotene, B-caro, beta carotene, beta-carotene, bêta-carotène (French), bêta-carotène tout trans (French), beta-caroteno (Spanish), beta-cryptoxanthin, biotene, Caroguard®, Caro-Plete™, caro-t, carotene, carotenes, carotenes (French), carotenoids, caroténoïdes (French), caroténoïdes mélanges (French), dry beta-carotene, eyebright, gamma carotene, gamma-carotene, green leafy vegetables, Lumitene®, marine carotene, Max-Caro®, Mega Carotene®, mixed carotenoids, Oceanic Beta®, orange fruit, orange vegetables, palm oil, provitamin A, provitamine A (French), red palm oil, retinol, sunflower oil, Superbeta Carotene®, synthetic all-trans beta-carotene, Ultra Beta Carotene®</b></div>
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<b> Taking cod liver oil as a source of vitamin D first became popular in 19th Century England. Fish oil has been studied for heart health since it was found that Greenland Inuit people may have a lower risk of heart disease despite eating a high-fat diet.</b></div>
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<b> The main essential fatty acids in the human diet are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Foods that provide omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant and nut oils, while omega-6 fatty acids can be found in palm, soybean, rapeseed, and sunflower oils. Omega-9 fatty acids, which are not considered essential, can be found in animal fat and olive oil.
Fish oil contains two omega-3 fatty acids called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Some nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which may be converted to DHA and EPA in the body.
In the United States, percentages of DHA and EPA have been found to be lower compared to other nations with lower heart disease rates, such as Japan. High levels of omega-6 fatty acids have been linked to an increased risk of some conditions such as heart disease and depression.
Omega-3 fatty acids are thought to provide a wide range of health benefits, including a lower risk of coronary heart disease and improvement in cholesterol. There have also been promising results from studies looking at omega-3 for cancer, depression, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Due to these potential health benefits, fish oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, has become a popular supplement.
There is evidence that recommended amounts of DHA and EPA, taken as fish or fish oil supplements, may lower triglycerides and reduce the risk of heart attack, abnormal heartbeat, and stroke in people who have heart disorders. DHA and EPA may also benefit people who have hardening of the arteries or high blood pressure. Similar effects have been found for ALA, but more evidence is needed to support its potential benefits.
High doses may have harmful effects, such as increased bleeding risk, higher levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol, blood sugar control problems, and a "fishy" odor. In some at-risk populations, such as people who have had a heart transplant, omega-3 fatty acids may affect the heart rate. Omega-3 fatty acids should be used only under medical care in people who have heart disease. Some fish such as swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, and albacore tuna may carry a higher risk of mercury poisoning, though fish oil has not been found to carry a significant risk.</b></div>
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<b> Aceite de pescado (Spanish), ácido alfa-linolénico (Spanish), ácidos grasos omega-3 (Spanish), ALA, alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 n-3), cod liver oil, coldwater fish, DHA, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, C22:6 n-3), docosapentaenoic acid (DPA, 22:5 n-3), DPA, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, C20:5 n-3), EPA, fish body oil, fish extract, fish liver oil, fish oil, fish oil fatty acids, halibut oil, krill oil, Lipoplus®, Lipoplus® 20%, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, Lovaza®, mackerel oil, marine oil, MaxEPA®, menhaden oil, n-3 fatty acids, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Omacor®, omega fatty acids, Omega Rx, omega-3 fatty acids, omega-3 oils, Omegaven®, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), salmon oil, seal oil, shark liver oil, SMOFlipid®, w-3 fatty acids.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-9727487611401111102014-05-23T08:42:00.001-07:002014-05-23T08:42:26.099-07:00Red yeast rice<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Red yeast rice (RYR) is made from yeast (Monascuspurpureus) grown on rice. It is a dietary staple in some Asian countries. Processed red yeast rice supplements include red yeast rice extract (RYRE), which is any extract of red yeast rice, and Xuezhikang, an alcohol extract of red yeast rice.</b></div>
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<b> RYR contains several compounds known as monacolins, which block the production of cholesterol. One of these, monacolin K, has the same structure as the drugs lovastatin and mevinolin. Studies suggest that RYR use may lead to a 10-33% reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol. This is a moderate effect, compared to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved "statin" drugs. Information on the long-term safety of RYR is limited at this time.
RYR extract (RYRE) has been sold in over-the-counter supplements to lower cholesterol, in the form of products such as Cholestin® (Pharmanex, Inc.). However, the formula has been changed. Cholestin® contains many compounds in addition to monacolin K, including other monacolins, starch, fiber, protein, and fatty acids. Research suggests that this product may treat high cholesterol and triglycerides in both humans and animals. Some studies report that RYR use may increase levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol. However, information on the effects of monacolin K alone is lacking.
There has been some controversy between Pharmanex, Inc., the FDA, and statin manufacturers as to whether Cholestin® should be considered a drug or a dietary supplement. The U.S. District Court in Utah ruling in March 2001 states that RYRE is an unapproved drug. Thus, the RYRE known as Cholestin® is no longer available in the United States. Other products containing RYRE alone or in combination products may still be commercially available in the United States, primarily through Internet retailers.
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<b> 3Alpha-hydroxy-3,5-dihydromonacolin L, alkaloids, angkak, anka, ankaflavin, arroz de levadura roja (Spanish), Asian traditional fermentation foodstuff, astaxanthin, beni-koju, ben-koji, Chinese red yeast rice, Cholestin®, citrinin, compactin, CRYR, dehydromonacolin K, dihydromonacolin L, DSM1379, DSM1603, ergosterol, flavonoids, GABA, gamma-aminobutyric acid, glycosides, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, hon-chi, hong qu, hongqu, hung-chu, hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, KCCM11832, koji, linoleic acid, lovastatin, M9011, mevinolin, monacolin, monacolin hyroxyacid, monacolin J, monacolin K, monacolin K (hydroxyl acid form), monacolin L, monacolin M, monacolin X, Monascaceae (yeast family), monascopyridine A, monascopyridine B, monascopyridine C, monascopyridine D, monascorubramine, monascorubrin, Monascus, Monascusanka, Monascus purpureus, Monascus purpureus fermentate, Monascus purpureus HM105, Monascus purpureus NTU568, Monascus purpureus Went rice, Monascusruber, monascorubramine, oleic acid, orange anka pigment, palmitoleic acid, Phaffia rhodozyma, phenols, protein, red fermented rice, red koji, red leaven, red mould rice, red rice, red rice yeast, red yeast, red yeast rice extract, rice, RICE products, rubropunctamine, rubropunctatin, RYR, RYRE, saponins, statins, stearic acid, tannins, Xue Zhi Kang, Xuezhikang, yellow anka pigment, Zhi tai, Zhitai.
Selected brand names: Cholestene® (red yeast rice), Cholestin® (containing red yeast rice; no longer available in the United States and Canada), Cholesto-Rite® (red yeast rice, gugulipid, Aspalathus linearis), Health Direct's Red Yeast Rice Vcaps (red yeast rice), Lipolysar, Only Naturals' Red Yeast Rice Plus, Source Naturals' Red Yeast Rice capsules.</b></div>
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Soy was introduced to Europe in the 1700s and to the United States in the 1800s. Large-scale soybean cultivation began in the United States during World War II. Currently, Midwestern U.S. states produce approximately half of the world's supply of soybeans.
Soy contains protein, isoflavones, and fiber, all thought to provide health benefits. Soy is an excellent source of dietary protein, including all essential amino acids. Soy is also a source of lecithin or phospholipid. Soy isoflavones and lecithin have been studied scientifically for numerous health conditions. Isoflavones such as genistein are believed to have estrogen-like effects in the body, and as a result are sometimes called "phytoestrogens."
Common sources of soy isoflavones include roasted soybean, green soybean, soy flour, tempeh, tofu, tofu yogurt, soy hot dogs, miso, soy butter, soy nut butter, soy ice cream, soy milk, soy yogurt, tofu pups®, soy cheese, bean curd, seitan, and soy noodles. Soybean flour is found in Spanish sausage products (chorizo, salchichon, mortadella, and boiled ham), doughnuts, and soup stock cubes. Although processed soy foods (e.g., veggie burgers, tofu pups®, meatless dinner entrees, chicken-free nuggets, soy "ice creams" and energy bars) are usually high in protein, they typically contain lower levels of isoflavones.
Soy protein has also been investigated for benefit in terms of heart disease risk factors, reducing menopausal symptoms, weight loss, arthritis, brain function, and exercise performance. Dietary soy may decrease the risk of breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men, as well as other types of cancers. In general, the supportive evidence for use of phytoestrogens as treatments for menopause, heart disease, bone disease, weight loss, and cancer is limited. The use of soy formula has been investigated in the treatment of diarrhea in infants and is an effective and safe alternative to cow's milk formula in most infants.</b></div>
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<b> Thiamine is involved in many body functions, including nervous system and muscle function, the flow of electrolytes in and out of nerve and muscle cells, digestion, and carbohydrate metabolism. Very little thiamine is stored in the body and depletion can occur within 14 days. Severe thiamine deficiency may lead to serious complications involving the nervous system, brain, muscles, heart, and stomach and intestines.
Dietary sources of thiamine include beef, brewer's yeast, legumes (beans, lentils), milk, nuts, oats, oranges, pork, rice, seeds, wheat, whole-grain cereals, and yeast. In industrialized countries, food made with white rice or white flour is often enriched with thiamine.
Thiamine is used as part of a treatment for metabolic disorders and thiamine deficiency symptoms, as well as in alcoholics. It has been studied for other uses, but conclusions are lacking at this time.</b></div>
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<b> Allithiamine, aneurine, aneurine HCl, aneurine mononitrate, antiberiberi factor, antiberiberi vitamin, antineuritic factor, antineuritic vitamin, anurine, B-complex vitamin, benfotiamine, beta-hydroxy-ethylthiazolium chloride, sulfotiamine, thiamin chloride, thiamin diphosphate, thiamin HCl, thiamin hydrochloride, thiamin monophosphate (TMP), thiamin nitrate, thiamin pyrophosphate (TPP), thiamin tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide, thiamin triphosphate (TTP), thiamine, thiamine chloride, thiamine diphosphate, thiamine HCl, thiamine hydrochloride, thiamine monophosphate (TMP), thiamine nitrate, thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), thiamine tetrahydrofurfuryl disulfide, thiamine triphosphate (TTP), thiaminium chloride HCl, thiaminium chloride hydrochloride.
Dietary sources of thiamine: Beef, brewer's yeast, legumes (beans, lentils), nuts, oats, pork, rice, seeds, wheat, whole-grain cereals, yeast, fruit (such as oranges), milk, milk products, and fortified white rice or white flour products.</b></div>
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<b>Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is needed by the body to form collagen in bones, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels. Dietary sources of vitamin C include fruits and vegetables, particularly citrus fruits such as oranges.</b></div>
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<b> Severe deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. Although rare, scurvy results in severe symptoms and can cause death. People with scurvy are treated with vitamin C and should be under medical supervision.
Many uses for vitamin C have been proposed, but evidence of benefit in scientific studies is lacking. In particular, research on asthma, cancer, and diabetes remains inconclusive, and a lack of benefit has been found for the prevention of cataracts or heart disease.
The use of vitamin C in the prevention or treatment of colds remains controversial. Extensive research has been conducted. Overall, vitamin C lacked an effect on the development of colds and on cold symptoms. However, the duration of the cold shortened slightly. Notably, people living in extreme circumstances, including soldiers in the subarctic, skiers, and marathon runners, had a 50% decrease in the risk of developing a cold. This area merits additional research and may be of particular interest to athletes or people in the military.</b></div>
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<b> Acide ascorbique (French), acide cévitamique (French), acide iso-ascorbique (French), acide L-ascorbique (French), ácido ascórbico (Spanish), antiscorbutic vitamin, ascorbate, ascorbate de calcium, ascorbate de sodium, ascorbic acid (AA), ascorbyl palmitate, calcium ascorbate, cevitamic acid, iso-ascorbic acid, L-ascorbic acid, magnesium ascorbate, palmitate d'ascorbyl (French), selenium ascorbate, sodium ascorbate, vitamina C (Spanish), vitamine antiscorbutique (French), vitamine C (French).</b></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07627464235283457376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628310317756166551.post-79101009984024888052014-05-23T08:28:00.003-07:002014-05-23T08:28:40.728-07:00Vitamin D<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Vitamin D is found in many foods, including fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also adds to the body's daily production of vitamin D, and as little as 10 minutes of exposure is thought to prevent deficiency.</b></div>
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<b> The term "vitamin D" refers to several different forms of this vitamin. Two forms are important in humans: vitamin D2, which is made by plants, and vitamin D3, which is made by human skin when exposed to sunlight. Foods may be fortified with vitamin D2 or D3.
The major role of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones. It is used alone or together with calcium to improve bone health and decrease fractures. Vitamin D may also protect against osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer, and other diseases.
Rickets and osteomalacia are classic vitamin D deficiency diseases. In children, vitamin D deficiency causes rickets, which is a softening or weakening of the bones. In adults, vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteomalacia, which causes weak bones and muscles. People who may be at a high risk for vitamin D deficiency include those who are elderly or obese, those with limited sun exposure, and babies who are exclusively breastfed. People who have conditions such as cystic fibrosis (mucus build-up in the lungs) or inflammatory bowel disease are also at risk for vitamin D deficiency.</b></div>
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<b> 1,25-DHCC, 1,25-dihydroxy-22-ovavitamin D(3), 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol, 1,25-dihydroxy-vitamin-D (1,25(OH)(2)D), 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, 1,25-diOHC, 1,25(OH) 2D3, 1-alpha (OH) D3, 19-nor-1, 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol, 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D2, 1-hydroxyvitamin D, 22-oxacalcitriol (OCT), 24,25(OH)(2)vitamin D(3), 25 hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), 25-dihydroxyvitamin D2, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D2, 19-nor-1, 25-HCC, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D3, 25-OHCC, 25-OHD3, activated 7-dehydrocholesterol, activated ergosterol, alfacalcidol, calcifediol, calcipotriene, calcipotriol, calcitriol, cholecalciferol, colecalciferol, cod liver oil, dichysterol, dihydrotachysterol, dihydrotachysterol 2, doxercalciferol, ecocalcidiol, ED-21 (vitamin D analog), ED-71 (vitamin D analog), ergocalciferol, ergocalciferolum, falecalcitrol, hexafluoro-1,25dihydroxyvitamin D3, irradiated ergosterol, maxacalcitol, MC903, Ostelin®, paracalcin, paricalcitol, tacalcitol, Vi-delta Liquid emulsion®, viosterol, vitamin D2, vitamin D3, vitamina D.</b></div>
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<b>Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E exists in eight different forms: alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol; and alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocotrienol.</b></div>
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<b> Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans.
Dosing for vitamin E is often given in alpha-tocopherol equivalents (ATEs). This accounts for the different activities that the different forms of vitamin E have in the body. One milligram of an ATE is equal to 1.5 international units (IU).
Vitamin E supplements are available in natural or man-made forms. The natural forms are usually labeled with the letter "d" (for example, d-gamma-tocopherol), whereas synthetic forms are labeled "dl" (for example, dl-alpha-tocopherol).
Foods that contain vitamin E include eggs, fortified cereals, fruit, green leafy vegetables (such as spinach), meat, nuts, nut oils, poultry, vegetable oils (corn, cottonseed, safflower, soybean, sunflower), argan oil, olive oil, wheat germ oil, and whole grains. Cooking and storage may destroy some of the vitamin E in foods.
Vitamin E has been studied for the prevention or treatment of many health conditions. However, there is a lack of strong evidence to support its use for any disease at this time, aside from vitamin E deficiency.
Concerns have been raised about the safety of vitamin E supplementation, particularly in high doses. An increased risk of bleeding may occur in people taking blood thinners, or those with vitamin K deficiency. Evidence suggests that regular use of high-dose vitamin E supplements may increase the risk of death from all causes by a small amount, although research is unclear. Caution is advised.
Vitamin E has also been studied for scar prevention. However, there is a lack of evidence to support this use. Because of a risk of allergic skin symptoms, some researchers have advised against the use of this therapy.</b></div>
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<b> alpha-tocopherol acetate, alpha-tocopheryl acetate, alpha-tocotrienol, antisterility vitamin, beta-tocopherol, beta-tocotrienol, d-alfa-tocopherol acetate, d-alpha-tocopherol, d-alpha-tocopheryl, d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate, d-beta-tocopherol, d-delta-tocopherol, delta-tocopherol, delta-tocotrienol, d-gamma-tocopherol, d-tocopherol, d-tocopheryl acetate, dl-alpha-tocopherol, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, dl-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, gamma-tocotrienol, mixed tocopherols, RRR-alpha-tocopherol, Spondyvit®, tocofersolan, tocopherol, tocopheryl succinate, tocotrienol, tocotrienol concentrate.
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Whey protein products can be processed in a number of ways. The finished products often have different levels of protein, sugars, minerals, and fat.
Whey protein is an easily digested source of protein. It is also a popular protein supplement for improving immune function and muscle strength. It is also used to help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and bone loss.
There is good evidence to support the use of whey protein for relieving allergy symptoms, reducing appetite, and providing protein. There is fairly good evidence to support its use for improving blood sugar levels, enhancing muscle mass and strength, and promoting weight loss. More research is needed to confirm these findings</b><br />
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<b>Zinc is a trace mineral that is needed for many important functions in the body. The human body contains approximately 2-3 grams of zinc, mostly in the skeletal muscles and bones.</b></div>
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<b> Zinc is also found in the kidney, pancreas, retina, teeth, hair, skin, liver, blood cells, prostate, and testes.
Zinc is available through foods such as beef, pork, shellfish, peanuts, and legumes. Severe zinc deficiency may still be found in developing countries. Deficiency may cause problems with growth, diarrhea, hair loss, and immune function. Although it is rare in developed countries, some cases may be found in elderly and pregnant people. Mild zinc deficiency may be overlooked, since symptoms are not always obvious and may include loss of hair, appetite, weight, and the senses of taste and smell.
Zinc has been found to be effective for treating diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and zinc deficiency. There is good evidence to support its use for acne, ADHD, herpes simplex virus, immune function, and sickle cell anemia. Zinc has also been studied for Wilson's disease (excessive copper in the body), although results are mixed. Zinc has gained popularity for preventing the common cold, but research is still unclear.</b></div>
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