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A United States survey in 2007 found that about 18% of adults used natural products (dietary supplements other than vitamins and minerals) over the previous year. Health supplements have become an important part of personal health care management. Herbal remedies, vitamins, and mineral supplements can help us lead a healthier life, reduce the probability of disease, and even slow the process of aging. Research supports the beneficial effects of certain supplements, and research is ongoing for many other products. This web site focuses on health supplements that have shown the best promise for maintaining health. Links and videos are provided to help you find what you need as well.
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Most Commonly Used Health Supplements in the United States
The 2007 survey found the following usage frequency among survey takers: Fish oil/omega 3/DHA (37.4%), glucosamine (19.9%), Echinacea (19.8%), flaxseed oil or pills (15.9%), and ginseng (14.1%). -
How to Choose a Herbal Supplement
- On the supplement container, there should either be a label or seal saying "USP Dietary Supplement Verified," or certifications from Consumerlab.com, Good Housekeeping, or NSF.
- Purchase products that contain a single herb of a known dose. Mixtures often do not have proportions of all the components.
- Be cautions of outrageous claims. Check the internet for reviews from trusted sources, such as the University of Maryland Medical Center site.
- Supplements from Europe and the United States are more likely to be standardized. Be cautious about herbs from other countries because toxic ingredients are sometimes present.
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The First Key to a Healthy Body is Good Food
Dr. Mark Hyman has an interesting presentation on healthy eating - what foods to eat and the beneficial chemicals that our bodies receive from eating healthy, fresh foods. That being said, he points out that much of our food is produced from nutrient depleted soils, so a good multivitamin supplement is needed for everyone. Listen to what he has to say!
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Mahalo Answers for Health Supplements
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Do you take health supplements? Do you think we need health supplements? 4 AnswersI don't remember exactly who or when, but there was a doctor that Katie Couric once interviewed on the Today Show who said that our soils are so depleted by che... read more -
What herbal supplements strengthen kidney function? Is there medical research evidence for this? 3 AnswersThe herbal supplements I have found that strengthen Kidneys are: Juniper Berries Uva Ursi Cornsilk Chanca Piedra Agrimony They are said to strengthen and ... read more
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Are vitamins and supplements really needed? 5 AnswersVitamins are necessary in small amounts for normal metabolism and good health. Vitamins and minerals have no calories and are not an energy source, but assist i... read more -
What do you think of Obama's health plan? 2 AnswersYes the USA should have universal health care, but that doesn't mean that it would not be a mix of insurance provided health care and government health care. C... read more
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