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longevityboxcuk · 2 years ago

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Stay Safe When Buying Supplement Online

A person's safety must always be their top concern while shopping online for dietary supplements of any kind, including those intended for weight loss, muscle growth, protein, and so on. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind while shopping for supplements online:

While making a purchase, be wary of the firm.

Several retailers offer Senolytics Supplement of varying types. No two businesses are identical in the same way that no two individuals are same. You should exercise caution while dealing with the company. Rule of thumb: Stick with retailers who have earned the FDA's seal of approval. You can also read the reviews of previous customers to spot any warning signs that the firm might not be trustworthy. You should verify the company is on any necessary government lists.

The BBB is an excellent resource for this type of research. You should not do business with this company if you have any reason to suspect it is not legitimate. It also matters greatly where the company was founded. You should only do business with an organization that is based in a country that has rigorous safety regulations for nutritional Senolytic Activator. Experts advise only purchasing from well-known, established brands when shopping for supplements. Although charging premium costs, most companies adhere to good production methods, thus their products are of a high standard.

Pay attention to the constituents

When creating their supplements, many companies use a wide variety of resources. To avoid any potential dangers, it is important to check each ingredient used in the production process to make sure they are appropriate for human consumption. It's best to get your doctor's opinion if you have any doubts about whether or not the components are safe. Supplements with potentially dangerous components should be avoided as a general rule.

Verification agencies' stamps of approval are just as important as the supplement's components, so make sure you look for them. Many groups fall into this category, among of which include NSF International and the United States Pharmacopeia. The supplement's medical claim should alert you to the need to keep an eye out for any clinical studies involving the Nmn Supplements.

Go over the return policy thoroughly

It's possible that you'd like to send an item back for a variety of reasons, including receiving the wrong item, changing your mind, or experiencing negative side effects. Make sure you get the product from a reputable retailer that offers a return policy before making your purchase. Knowing you could always make a return and receive your money back is reassuring, and the policy serves as further evidence that the company is trustworthy.

Read the company's policy paper thoroughly and ask questions if necessary, before placing an order. There are certain businesses that will accept returned supplements for a 10% restocking fee. While some businesses will accept returns, those that have been opened are typically rejected.

Advice for making Nmn Supplement purchases from reputable online vendors. In order to avoid such problems, you should only purchase from a reliable vendor.

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sherristockman · 7 years ago

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Multivitamins Improve Heart Function — But Only if You Don't Take Statins Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola Dietary supplements are a multibillion-dollar industry that is growing at a phenomenal rate. In 2012, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimated Americans spend $30.2 billion each year on complementary health approaches.1 These numbers continue to rise as more become aware of the impact nutrition and micronutrients have on overall health and wellness. According to a survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition, nearly 68 percent take dietary supplements regularly. They list their reasons as overall health benefits, filling in nutritional gaps, increased energy, better heart health and improved bone health.2 While "vitamins and minerals" was the category that had the highest usage (97 percent), specialty supplements such as omega-3 and probiotics remained stable, and herbal supplements such as green tea, garlic and cranberry rose by 5 percent in the past year. Despite their popularity, there has been some debate about whether or not these supplements are truly useful. It is possible to overdose or cause harm using vitamins and minerals indiscriminately. However, recent research has also discovered daily high-dose oral multivitamins and multimineral supplements decreased cardiac events in study participants when they were not concurrently taking statin drugs.3 High-Dose Multivitamins May Lower Your Risk of a Cardiac Event Patients were enrolled at 134 sites in the U.S. and Canada in an effort to evaluate the safety and efficacy of EDTA chelation in patients with coronary artery disease or a history of heart attack.4 Cosponsors of the study were the National Institute of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). This was the first multi-center study to evaluate the use of chelation in this population. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, commented:5 "Chelation is a process in which a substance is used to bind molecules, such as minerals, and remove them from the body. Its use grew by nearly 68 percent between 2002 and 2007 in the United States, to 111,000 people, despite there being no evidence of its safety, efficacy or mechanism of action." At the start of the study the investigators found EDTA chelation used by alternative practitioners was regularly accompanied by high doses of multivitamins and multiminerals. As this was a compelling factor that may confound the data, participants were split into four groups: Chelation plus multivitamins and multiminerals Chelation plus placebo supplements Placebo chelation plus active multivitamins and multiminerals Placebo chelation plus placebo supplements The primary endpoint of the study, an objective event that indicates whether the intervention is beneficial or not, was the first time any of the following occurred: All-cause mortality Hospitalization for angina Coronary revascularization (such as angioplasty) Heart attack Stroke At the start of the study, researchers noted those taking statins as a prescribed subgroup for further analysis. Of the participants enrolled, 73 percent were taking statins at the start of the study and 27 percent were not. At the conclusion, researchers found those taking statin drugs enjoyed no additional benefit from the vitamins, while those who didn't take the drug experienced a significant benefit from taking vitamins, whether or not they also received the chelation therapy. The researchers concluded:6 "High-dose oral multivitamin and multimineral supplementation seem to decrease combined cardiac events in a stable, post-MI population not taking statin therapy at baseline. These unexpected findings are being retested in the ongoing TACT2." The Importance of Using High-Quality Supplements Researchers used a unique formulation designed for the study, based on commonly used vitamin supplements prescribed by alternative medicine practitioners. In other words, the vitamins used by the participants were not over-the-counter, grocery store brand multivitamin supplements. Choosing a quality multivitamin and multimineral to use at home may not be straightforward. It is important that manufacturers have checks and balances in place during production to ensure the quality of their final product. Manufacturers may agree to a voluntary certification and testing by the ConsumerLab.com, NSF International or U.S. Pharmacopeia. These testing organizations help ensure manufacturers meet strict standards of quality through examination and testing of the product throughout the production process.7 Once tested, the manufacturer may place the seal of the organization on the product label indicating a reliable source has tested the product for safety, effectiveness, risk and quality. As with any product, vitamins have a shelf life that conforms to the vitamin stability profile in the final product. Products react differently to light, humidity and heat as well. If you choose to use a supplement, choose a well-respected company whose product is consistently evaluated and tested to ensure you are receiving exactly what is on the label. Cardiovascular Health Is Driven by Mitochondrial Function Mitochondria are tiny specialized structures within cells that generate energy. They have their own genetic code and divide and replicate on their own timetable. They produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the type of energy your cells use.8 In a study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers discovered mitochondria and the ATP they produce, may be the "dominant pathway for skeletal muscle energy distribution."9 This information led others to suspect that your mitochondria form a veritable power grid within your body, vital to your health and life. They confirmed this theory in a study published in the journal Cell Reports.10 This interconnected network allows for rapid communication and distribution of energy, but the network may also be jeopardized when elements are damaged. One of the primary factors that impact mitochondrial health is your nutrition. When carbohydrates are used as the primary fuel, as the majority eating a Western diet are doing, it generates a great amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and secondary free radicals. Over time, this causes mitochondrial impairment and dysfunction, resulting in the development of chronic illness and disease. Your mitochondria are supported by several nutrients in your diet, including CoQ10, B vitamins, vitamin K2, magnesium and animal-based omega-3 fats. The combination of CoQ10 and selenium has demonstrated improved heart function and reduced mortality.11 There is a significant link between the health of your mitochondria and your risk for cardiovascular disease. Mitochondrial Impairment May Have Strongly Influenced Study Results In 2015, the CDC shared that 36.7 percent of Americans either took statin medications or should take them to reduce their cholesterol levels.12 Recommendations released in 2017 edge that number even higher.13 These rising numbers may play a role in the increasing rate of people who suffer chronic problems, such as chronic urinary tract infections, amnesia and headaches, abdominal pain, abnormal liver function and muscle pain and spasms.14 Researchers have found statins have a negative effect on mitochondrial function, some of which is dose dependent.15 Statin medications predispose the individual to mitochondrial defects that may respond to the administration of CoQ10. Statin-induced muscle disease is the most common reason why people discontinue the drug.16 The incidence varies from 5 percent to 29 percent of patients who use these drugs. The milder form is more common and also likely affects heart function. Statins also inhibit vitamin K2 dependent processes in the body,17 one of which is to prevent arterial stiffening, known as arteriosclerosis.18 One of the functions of K2 is to move calcium into the proper areas of your body, such as bones and teeth, and remove it from your arteries. As your arteries become less pliable, your blood pressure rises, increasing the work of your heart and your risk for heart disease and stroke. Published data shows individuals with a high intake of vitamin K2 may have up to a 57 percent reduced risk of cardiovascular disease than those whose vitamin K2 intake is lower or usage is impaired, such as in the consumption of statin drugs.19 Statins also block your body's ability to manufacture ketones, a cleaner burning fuel that produces far fewer ROS and free radical damage. The enzyme that produces ketones in your liver is the same enzyme blocked by statin medications, as it also produces cholesterol. Statin Medication Trend Puts Lives at Risk If the risk of a medication includes a "common" side effect of cardiovascular death, you would hope the effectiveness outweighs the risks. In this case, the risk of taking a statin medication far outweighs any benefit. In fact, according to the U.S. Preventive Service Task Force,20 250 people have to take statins for up to six years to prevent a single death.21 Within those six years, many more will have suffered the side effects and mitochondrial damage from the statin medications that natural means of balancing nutrients to protect heart health does not trigger. Statin advocates developed a statistical tool that has drastically increased the number of people who would "benefit" from statin medications. However, a report in the Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology concludes this tool used relative risk reduction to amplify what amounts to trivial benefits.22 This same report found clinical trials succeeded in minimizing the significance of a large number of adverse effects. In a second study in the same publication, study authors found that statins were not only less effective as commonly communicated, but they may also contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease.23 Benefits of Balanced Micronutrients Ensuring a balance of essential micronutrients may benefit your heart health and your overall health in ways science is only beginning to understand. Biochemist Bruce Ames has dedicated much of his professional life to studying the effect that micronutrient insufficiency may have on the aging processes. Through his work he developed the Triage Theory of Aging, published in 2006.24 He found micronutrient deficiencies were associated with DNA damage and early aging. As a result, he proposed the body shunts micronutrients where they are immediately needed for short-term survival at the expense of long-term health. For example, a short-term, emergency release of calcium from bone to the blood stream to reduce metabolic acidosis caused by several factors, including low potassium or magnesium levels, exercise or high protein intake, is necessary for immediate survival, but when repeated often results in osteoporosis. His research included mitochondrial function, showing that optimizing micronutrient intake could optimize metabolism and reduce mitochondrial impairment and decay.25 During an interview with Life Extension, he pointed to several recent studies that have demonstrated a link between vitamin K deficiency and coronary heart disease.26 Scientists are still discovering how complex the human body is and how interconnected each organ system is to another. An insufficiency in one micronutrient may not produce overt symptoms of deficiency, but over time will likely produce symptoms of chronic illness and disease as your body struggles to survive on less than what is necessary for optimal health. My food pyramid is nearly the inverse of the original USDA food pyramid, featuring healthy fats and vegetables on the bottom, followed by high quality proteins and fruit and lastly grains. The plan is designed to help you eat your way to better health, incorporating foods that are high in nutrient value. You can read more about how to balance your nutritional intake in my previous article, "My Updated Nutritional Plan — Your Guide to Optimal Health."

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bobdelseynv · 8 years ago

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The Top 5 Garcinia Cambogia Supplements of 2017

Garcinia cambogia is a delicacy fruit grown in Asia and it’s also probably the hottest trend for weight loss in 2017.

What’s with all the hype?

There’s something special about taking a “natural” supplement. People love the idea of losing weight by simply adding a certain type of fruit to your diet.

Not to mention it’s convenient, natural, and affordable.

So before we dive into how garcinia cambogia supplements work and how to take them, we’ve ranked the best garcinia cambogia supplements of 2017 according to price, product quality, and customer reviews.

So what’s the best garcinia cambogia supplement of 2017?

1 – Quality Encapsulations GARCINIA CAMBOGIA

Lowest price on Amazon

Quality Encapsulations 100% Pure GARCINIA CAMBOGIA Extract is the most popular garcinia cambogia supplement on Amazon.com and our #1 recommended garcinia cambogia supplement of 2017.

“reduces cravings, boosts your mood, and improves serotonin levels in the brain”

It’s one of the most affordable garcinia cambogia supplements on the market, costing just over 11 cents per capsule.

Did we mention the customer reviews for this product are remarkable?

Here’s a recent one left on Amazon.com for Quality Encapsulations GARCINIA CAMBOGIA:

Taylor had these incredible results after using the product for just two weeks.

Two weeks.

The bottle comes loaded with 180 capsules of pure 100% garcinia cambogia extract.

The HCA (hydroxycitric acid) has been standardized to 60% and has been combined with calcium, chromium and potassium for “enhanced absorption”.

This product is MADE IN THE USA and is 100% free of fillers, binders, and all other artificial ingredients.

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2 – NatureWise Garcinia Cambogia

Lowest price on Amazon

One of the better known brands in the supplement game, NatureWise Garcinia Cambogia is a great choice for someone looking for premium quality.

They use a third-party tester to make sure their products pass 100% purity and potency ratings. NatureWise Garcinia Cambogia is also NSF certified.

This garcinia cambogia supplement also has been standardized to 60% HCA which is helpful in decreasing body fat and helps to curb the appetite.

It’s also a vegan-approved and non-GMO product.

Each bottle is packed with 180 vegetarian capsules per bottle.

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3 – Potent Organics Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract

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The name says it all – this garcinia cambogia supplement is potent.

Potent Organics Pure Garcinia Cambogia Extract contains almost 95% hydroxycitric acid, which is one of the leading concentrations among the top garcinia cambogia supplement products.

Their unique formula is helpful for not only decreasing your appetite but at the same time increasing metabolism to help avoid overeating and reduce your caloric intake on a daily basis.

According to the manufacturers, it’s a “100% SAFE SUPPLEMENT when combined with a healthy, nutritional eating program! You’ll slim down, detox your digestive system and increase your natural immunity!”

Potent Organics also offers a 100% money back guarantee that you’ll be satisfied with the product.

This is also a vegan/vegetarian approved supplement and 100% gluten free.

Made in a FDA Approved Manufacturing Facility.

60 servings per container, 700 mg of pure garcinia cambogia extract per serving.

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4 – Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Plus

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Purely Inspired Garcinia Cambogia Plus is a powerful weight loss supplement.

With a massive serving of 1600mg of garcinia cambogia extract per serving, this is one of the most powerful over-the-counter weight loss supplements on the market.

This particular garcinia cambogia supplement has been standardized to 50% HCA (hydroxycitric acid) making it less concentrated than other leading garcinia products.

It is also important to note that this product contains an additional herbal weight loss blend of organic herbs, including 200 mg of green coffee extract per serving (standardized to 45% chlorogenic acid).

Take three tablets per serving, 33 servings per container.

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5 – NaturaBest GARCINIA CAMBOGIA

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NaturaBest GARCINIA CAMBOGIA offers the “Dr. Oz recommended” blend of 50% HCA and calcium and potassium for optimum efficiency.

The company also claims that their garcinia cambogia supplement helps “increase fat loss 3 times more than diet and exercise alone”.

Each capsule contains a significant amount of pure garcinia extract (1000 mg) compared to most of the top garcinia cambogia products.

Ingredients: Calcium, Chromium, Potassium, Garcinia Cambogia (50% HCA).

This supplement is made in the USA in an FDA Approved Facility.

One capsule per serving, 60 capsules per bottle.

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What is garcinia cambogia?

Garcinia cambogia is a coveted tropical fruit grown in parts of Southeast Asia and India.

Also known as “malabar tamarind” the fruit has played a significant role in the diets of natives who live in areas where it naturally grows.

You can literally pick the fruit right off the tree and eat it like an apple, but it looks more similar to a pumpkin or a peeled orange.

But scientists found that this garcinia cambogia fruit actually has health benefits that no other natural fruit can match, apples and oranges included.

It was discovered in the 1960’s that the acid from garcinia cambogia fruit, called hydroxycitric acid or HCA, is similar to the citric acid found in lemons and oranges.

Surely you’ve heard of all the benefits of lemon water, right?

This acid actually stunts your ability to store fat and also helps you not have a strong appetite.

In fact, the acid naturally found in garcinia cambogia fruit is 3-5x more effective for weight loss than the acid found in limes and lemons.

Other health benefits are being discovered with this fruit, such as the ability to keep cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels in check (1).

Some verified users of garcinia cambogia weight loss supplements say that it also helps to boost their exercise performance, relieve joint pain, increase bowel movements and even treat women with parasitic problems.

Quite the all-around nutritional fruit!

How do garcinia cambogia supplements work?

The garcinia cambogia fruit contains hydroxycitric acids (HCA) which prevent fat storage in the body, increase exercise endurance and suppress the appetite (2).

Usually, the carbohydrates and sugars in your body that are not used immediately as energy are converted into fat that is stored on your body. When the HCA found in garcinia cambogia inhibits citrate lyase, the fat-making process is halted and the production of triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol) decrease.

HCA also suppresses appetite by increasing serotonin levels.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in your brain that makes you feel good. It’s the target of most antidepressant medications.

Low levels of serotonin can make you feel depressed and anxious. Many people resort to emotional or reactive eating. By increasing serotonin levels, HCA improves mood and suppresses the drive to react to stressful situations with food.

As you eat less, your body senses this and it releases stored fat in your fat cells.

While garcinia cambogia may help you to not feel so hungry and eat less often, it is not the same as a stimulant-based diet pill. Garcinia cambogia actually helps increase a person’s satiety and in turn makes them feel more full and eat less.

According to the nutritionist Shari Lieberman (3), the metabolic changes in the body may be because the HCS sends an appetite suppressing signal into the brain via the amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan which is a precursor to the release of the “happy hormone” serotonin.

Check this out: Some rats were tested in a lab with garcinia cambogia supplements. The reports showed that the appetites in the rats were dramatically suppressed after consuming the hydroxycitric acid (4).

Uhhh, rats passing on the opportunity of a meal? Must be some strong stuff.

Further studies revealed that upon blocking a portion of the enzyme citrate lyase with the HCA, it did not turn sugar and starch into fat. The carbohydrate, which is basically sugar content, diverts into energy production, rather than being stored as fat.

The remaining fat in the body is burned through effective training and exercise.

What are the side effects of garcinia cambogia?

Overall, studies have found that consuming high amounts of the fruit is pretty safe. The fruit itself is rich in nutrients like thiamine, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin and even niacin.

One clinical trial found that after about 12 weeks, certain side effects may start to occur, such as lowered blood sugar levels. They also reported that it can possibly interact with diabetes medications and treatments (5).

Others also experience side effects like dizziness, dry mouth, upset stomach, diarrhea.

Experts still suggest that it is best to consult with your doctor before taking the supplement if you take any other medications because it can possibly negatively interact with your other medications (6).

There are a lot of clinical trials being conducted in regard to garcinia cambogia supplements, but according to the experts, the bottom line is that you take the recommended dosage to ensure the safety and effectivity of the supplement (7).

Recap

Garcinia cambogia is one of the best options available in 2017 for losing weight naturally.

If you are willing to combine taking garcinia supplements with regular exercise, you will get results and start burning fat immediately.

If you want to try a garcinia cambogia supplement, check out the rankings at the top of this page to see which supplement best suits what you’re looking for.

from Health Ranks http://healthranks.org/garcinia-cambogia/

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healthranks · 8 years ago