The ABCD’s of vitamins
In this presentation we will explainwhat vitamins are and their functions inthe body. We will be taking a closer lookat four of these vitamins, their function,and the consequences when we’redeficient in any of...
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamin D and Prostate Cancer | Helpline Questions
Hi, I’m Dr. Scholz. The subject of vitamin D comes up frequentlywhen talking about prostate cancer. Why isthat? Well, probably because men with prostatecancer are often treated with hormonal therapywhich causes accelerated calcium loss...
Effects of Selenium on Our Health
Effects of Selenium on Our Health Selenium is one of the trace minerals necessary for our body to function properly. Although we need selenium in small quantities, its deficiency can lead to some health...
Prevention of the Restless Legs Syndrome
Prevention of the Restless Legs Syndrome The restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been recognized as a medical disorder in the 17 century and was described by Sir Thomas Willis, an English physician, for the...
How Does Magnesium Influence Our Health
How Does Magnesium Influence Our Health Magnesium is one of the essential minerals in our body. It provides more than 300 biochemical reactions in our organism to work well, thus supporting our muscles, nerves,...
Some Important Nutrients for Men
Some Important Nutrients for Men Men who are interested in living as long as possible and maintaining good energy levels need vitamins and they can get these viramins from their food or through supplements....
What is a Super Food
“What is a Super Food” “What is a Super Food ?” Slimming down, toning up and keeping healthy is a common goal among men, especially when bringing in the New Year. But it takes...
The Sunshine Vitamin And It’s Benefits – Vitamin D
The Sunshine Vitamin And It’s Benefits – Vitamin D Vitamin D is called the sunshine vitamin because vitamin D is made in the skin when the skin reacts to ultra violet light from the...
Vitamin E Helps Prevent Liver Cancer
Vitamin E helps Prevent Liver Cancer A report on a Chinese study here claims that vitamin E helps prevent liver cancer. Liver cancer is a serious and deadly disease, whether primary, or secondary as...
Vitmain D Is Good For Hair Loss
Experiments have recently shown that vitamin D is good for hair loss. Premature hair loss affects many men and also women. The current treatments include hair transplants which can cost many thousands of dollars...
