Review of Coral Calcium and Its Benefits
Coral calcium is a rather controversial supplement. As implied by the name, it’s a form of the essential mineral calcium, derived from fossilized coral reefs. When it burst on the scene, it was touted by marketers—including the notorious Kevin Trudeau and “Dr.” Bob Barefoot—as a near-miraculous nutrient, capable of preventing/treating cancer and other degenerative diseases. Nor were they the only ones to make...
Vitamin D Benefits and Information
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that the body can make from a precursor in the skin. With the help of cholesterol, the body uses sunlight to convert this Vitamin D precursor into active Vitamin D. Because of the unique way that Vitamin D can be synthesized, people who spend adequate time in the sun do not need to obtain this nutrient from foods. There are two forms of Vitamin D, one made by plants (ergocalciferol or Vitamin D2) and...
Vitamin K: Review and Information
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin named for its role in the coagulation (in German, “koagulation”) of blood. Vitamin K participates in this critical process by altering the amino acid glutamic acid in such a way that it can attach calcium ions and proteins together so blood can clot. Vitamin K is made in the gut and is also obtained from foods, particularly leafy green vegetables. Without Vitamin K, blood could not clot, and...
Calcium Supplements: Review The Benefits!
The mineral calcium is by far the most abundant mineral in the human body. About 99% of the calcium in our bodies is found in bones, while the remaining 1% flows through the bloodstream. The calcium in bone serves two purposes. First, it is essential to bone structure, helping to keep the skeleton rigid and strong. Calcium in bone is also held in reserve for body fluids. If the level of calcium in the blood drops too low, calcium from...
Soy Isoflavones / Phytoestrogens Review & Information
Soy isoflavones are substances that occur naturally in soybeans. They are known as phytoestrogens, another name for compounds in plants that have estrogen-like properties. As a dietary supplement, soy isoflavones are popular among menopausal and perimenopausal women because they may help to ease symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings that are common in this stage of life. In fact, it is possible that the prevalence of menopausal...
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