Liver Protection

The liver is the body's largest internal organ, milk thistle, an extract that may help regenerate liver cells. The milk thistle capsules should be standardized containing 70-80% silymarin and take 150-200 mg 2-3 times a day. Other nutrients that can break down toxins are: vitamin C, natural vitamin E, selenium, and mixed carotenoids, Sam-e, zinc, magnesium.

Multiple Sclerosis

As mentioned a few days ago, vitamin D is very important for multiple conditions, well add Multiple Sclerosis to that list. People with MS have shown lower levels of vitamin D, therefore these patients should have their vitamin D levels checked. If their results show a deficiency, supplementation of vitamin D would be helpful, therefore work with your doctor for the appropriate dose.

Zyflamend

Tumeric is natural anti-inflammatory spice, which has shown in animals prone to Rheumatoid arthritis prevent them from developing the disease. A product called Zyflamend, which contains at least 8 phytonutrients: tumeric, ginger to name a couple, promote a healthy inflammation response.

Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia

When vitamin D is mentioned most people think of osteoporosis, however vitamin D may also help prevent heart problems, autoimmune disorders, cancer, and Parkinson's. Have your vitamin D levels checked, recent studies suggest that levels lower than 50 nanograms per milliliter can cause musculoskeletal pain as it is seen with people who have fibromyalgia. Vitamin D3 is better absorbed and utilized than vitamin D2.

Digestive Disorders

Gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD) is prevalent today and is normally treated by giving acid-blocking drugs such as proton pump inhibitors, ie: Prilosec, Prevacid, Aciphex, Protonix, Kapidex, Nexium. These medications taking for long periods of time can affect calcium absorption, deplete the body of iron, B12, folic acid. Alternative treatment is Deglycyrrhizinated licorice(DGL) which helps by strengthening the protective mucous of the esophagus and stomach. Stomach ulcers are usually caused by an infection called Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) bacteria. Ulcers are normally treated with antibiotics and acid blocking drugs(such as mentioned above). DGL is also helpful in combatting H.pylori, aloe vera juice can help heal stomach tissues.

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto is an herb that is known for its use in BPH or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. This herb has been proven in recent clinical studies in reducing nighttime urination and improving urinary flows compared to Proscar(finesteride), which is a pharmaceutical drug. The recommended dose is 160 mg. twice a day, make sure the saw palmetto is standardized for 80 to 95% fatty acids.

Green Tea Extract

Green tea's main active ingredient is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) has antioxidant properties. Green tea may protect the heart and possible anticancer effect. However, green tea extract EGCG may enhance fat burning by inhibiting norepinephrine, the hormone that increases metabolism. For its fat burning effect, the green tea supplement should be standardized 50% EGCG and recommended dose is 1000-1200 mg. of EGCG a day over 2-4 doses. Green tea extract EGCG is also beneficial for muscle recovery at the same dose as above.

Vacation

I just returned from vacation and as usual, I packed all my protein powders and vitamins. I did have a problem, ran out of Fish oil and forgot to take my D-Ribose. My joints did feel sore, because the fish oil is anti-inflammatory and felt a little fatigue because of no D-Ribose. However, my vacation was very enjoyable and looking for to providing daily blogs for everyone.