Nutritional deficiencies don't just happen in impoverished areas or in junk-food addicts. It is surprisingly easy to miss out on important nutrients.
Studies have shown that most men are deficient in key nutrients such as Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
I have written about the importance of Vitamin D before. Research is continuing to evolve regarding possible benefits for cardiovascular health and cancer prevention. Folks who live in the northern part of the country are more likely to be deficient in Vitamin D -- while we can build up our stores in the summer, they are depleted quickly in the winter.
The absorption of B vitamins can be blocked by common medications like Prilosec and metformin. Levels of B vitamins are also challenging to maintain as they are water soluble, and must be consumed daily. But considering they are used for eye health, brain health, to metabolize fat and cholesterol -- it is certainly worth a conversation with your doctor if you are taking medications that may interfere with your ability to absorb this important vitamin.
Potassium is an important mineral to balance out sodium -- you need both for nerves, muscles, and for you to use the glucose in your blood to allow the rest of your body to function. It is easier to over-do the sodium part of the mineral equation though, while neglecting your potassium needs. Luckily there are some tasty food sources of potassium -- avocados, bananas, and potatoes.
Certainly there is the option to take nutrients separately, depending on your specific needs. However many find it easier to take a complete multi-vitamin/mineral supplement daily to boost the odds they are rounding out their daily diet. Men's Superior contains all three of these nutrients, plus 55 more.
Even if you think you are doing fairly well with maintaining a well-balanced diet, it may be a good idea to ask your doctor to check how well you are really doing. It could be that a medication is interfering with your best nutritional intentions, or you live in a climate that is cold enough that you can't justify getting outside in the winter to keep your Vitamin D levels in check.
To living a bit healthier,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Power of Perna
Now it may seem like a bit of a leap that seafood is good for your joints. However Perna happens to be full of joint supportive nutrients.
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, also known as Perna Canaliculus, is the primary nutrient in our popular Green Mussel and Green Mussel Plus joint support formulas.
It is generally known that Chondroitin Sulfates and Glucosamine are great for joint support. A good analogy is that it is like a big bowl of lettuce and tomatoes. Certainly it is a great, healthy choice. However that only provides two sources of joint supportive nutrients.
Perna, on the other hand, contains over 50 nutrients. Imagine it as a chef's salad with lettuce, some spinach, tomatoes, carrots, chicken, and cheese. It is a rich source of a variety of nutrients that are needed in the joints and beyond. Sure, Perna contains Chondroitin Sulfates, and our Green Mussel Plus kicks in the added benefits of Glucosamine. But Perna also contains Hyaluronic Acid, 13 different fatty acids (including essential fatty acids), over 20 amino acids, and over a dozen minerals.
Researchers initial investigated Perna for use in cancer patients in the 1960's. Unfortunately it doesn't have any effect on cancer, but the patients who also had arthritis reported that their joints felt much better while taking Perna.
It wasn't long before FoodScience Corporation decided to include Perna in our line. Green Mussel has been a long-standing and extremely popular product. We then decided to kick the formula up a notch with added Glucosamine, MSM, and DMG, and introduced Green Mussel Plus.
Our sister company, Vetri-Science Laboratories offers the product in tasty, chewable versions for dogs and cats, known as Glyco-Flex.
Think about giving your joints a bit of Perna power.
To happy joints,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel, also known as Perna Canaliculus, is the primary nutrient in our popular Green Mussel and Green Mussel Plus joint support formulas.
It is generally known that Chondroitin Sulfates and Glucosamine are great for joint support. A good analogy is that it is like a big bowl of lettuce and tomatoes. Certainly it is a great, healthy choice. However that only provides two sources of joint supportive nutrients.
Perna, on the other hand, contains over 50 nutrients. Imagine it as a chef's salad with lettuce, some spinach, tomatoes, carrots, chicken, and cheese. It is a rich source of a variety of nutrients that are needed in the joints and beyond. Sure, Perna contains Chondroitin Sulfates, and our Green Mussel Plus kicks in the added benefits of Glucosamine. But Perna also contains Hyaluronic Acid, 13 different fatty acids (including essential fatty acids), over 20 amino acids, and over a dozen minerals.
Researchers initial investigated Perna for use in cancer patients in the 1960's. Unfortunately it doesn't have any effect on cancer, but the patients who also had arthritis reported that their joints felt much better while taking Perna.
It wasn't long before FoodScience Corporation decided to include Perna in our line. Green Mussel has been a long-standing and extremely popular product. We then decided to kick the formula up a notch with added Glucosamine, MSM, and DMG, and introduced Green Mussel Plus.
Our sister company, Vetri-Science Laboratories offers the product in tasty, chewable versions for dogs and cats, known as Glyco-Flex.
Think about giving your joints a bit of Perna power.
To happy joints,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Father's Day
Father's Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21st. Whether your father taught you how to play catch, helped you fix up your first home, or passed along his love for crossword puzzles -- Father's Day is a great opportunity to let him know how much you care.
Men, in general, aren't necessarily generalized as being proactive about their health. Certainly there are plenty of exceptions, but my own father was an advocate of the Walk It Off method of treating an injury. My grandfather's universal health solution involves one simple tool -- ice. Have a cut? Put ice on it. Sore knee? Put ice on it. Have a headache? Well, you get the idea.
Through June 24th, Mountain Naturals is offering a special discount for Father's Day. An extra 10% off! Just use the special code FD2009.
A few products to take a look at for Dad:
Prosta-Sentials is designed to support prostrate function by addressing specific hormones such as DHT, as well as enzymes needed for normal prostrate function. Prosta-Sentials also includes antioxidants to help protect against free radical damage.
CholestSafe is designed to support heart health and proper cholesterol levels. Ignored cholesterol levels can be a risk factor for heart disease.
Men's Superior is a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of men. So he can keep right on with mowing the lawn, playing "tickle monster" with the kids, or re-tell embarrassing stories from your childhood.
So think about a new way to show him how much you care about him and his health. Or at least give him some ice.
Lots of love to Dads everywhere,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Men, in general, aren't necessarily generalized as being proactive about their health. Certainly there are plenty of exceptions, but my own father was an advocate of the Walk It Off method of treating an injury. My grandfather's universal health solution involves one simple tool -- ice. Have a cut? Put ice on it. Sore knee? Put ice on it. Have a headache? Well, you get the idea.
Through June 24th, Mountain Naturals is offering a special discount for Father's Day. An extra 10% off! Just use the special code FD2009.
A few products to take a look at for Dad:
Prosta-Sentials is designed to support prostrate function by addressing specific hormones such as DHT, as well as enzymes needed for normal prostrate function. Prosta-Sentials also includes antioxidants to help protect against free radical damage.
CholestSafe is designed to support heart health and proper cholesterol levels. Ignored cholesterol levels can be a risk factor for heart disease.
Men's Superior is a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of men. So he can keep right on with mowing the lawn, playing "tickle monster" with the kids, or re-tell embarrassing stories from your childhood.
So think about a new way to show him how much you care about him and his health. Or at least give him some ice.
Lots of love to Dads everywhere,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Monday, June 8, 2009
CoQ10
In my late 20's, I made the decision to get braces. Again. Just as I got the chickenpox twice (this was before I found out about DMG), it only seemed fair that I go through the childhood rite of passage of having metal awkwardly glued to my teeth a second time as well.
But having braces helped remind me of the importance of gum health. Now that I have invested a fair amount of money in my pearly whites, I have a stronger emotional attachment to keeping them in my mouth.
A very important component of oral health is keeping the gums healthy. Coenzyme Q10 is an enzyme that is found in high levels in gum and cardiac tissue. Interestingly enough, the elderly and people with gum problems have significantly lower levels of Coenzyme Q10 in their gums.
CoQ10 is found primarily in the mitochondria, which is the part of the cell that creates energy. Anywhere that your body needs energy, it also needs CoQ10 -- heart, kidneys, and brain, to name a few. And of course, those all-important fleshy bits that keep our teeth in place.
At Mountain Naturals, we have a variety of option to work that CoQ10 into your daily routine: Chew Melts, Sublingual Tablets, and SoftGel Capsules.
To keeping that Hollywood smile,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
But having braces helped remind me of the importance of gum health. Now that I have invested a fair amount of money in my pearly whites, I have a stronger emotional attachment to keeping them in my mouth.
A very important component of oral health is keeping the gums healthy. Coenzyme Q10 is an enzyme that is found in high levels in gum and cardiac tissue. Interestingly enough, the elderly and people with gum problems have significantly lower levels of Coenzyme Q10 in their gums.
CoQ10 is found primarily in the mitochondria, which is the part of the cell that creates energy. Anywhere that your body needs energy, it also needs CoQ10 -- heart, kidneys, and brain, to name a few. And of course, those all-important fleshy bits that keep our teeth in place.
At Mountain Naturals, we have a variety of option to work that CoQ10 into your daily routine: Chew Melts, Sublingual Tablets, and SoftGel Capsules.
To keeping that Hollywood smile,
Rebecca
Mountain Naturals Blogger
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