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WHICH B12 IS BEST FOR YOUR NEEDS?

The problem with any oral vitamin B12 is that it must be swallowed. Now, whether you chew, drink or swallow your vitamin the biggest issue is that the vitamin must survive the stomach acids and then the pancreatic fluids introduced in the small intestine, get absorbed by the intestine, and finally survive the liver-bypass metabolism that all food must go through when swallowed. After which, only a fraction of that vitamin survives and enters your blood stream. If all of that was not bad enough, B12 must be bound to a protein called Intrinsic Factor (IF) to do any of that, which as we get older the body makes less and less of it. With all that came the popularity of expensive B12 injections.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 16, 2020

FED UP WITH SWALLOWING LARGE VITAMIN TABLETS? HERE ARE 3 ALTERNATIVES!

Swallow, drink, or chew vitamins are all you see on pharmacy shelves. Large tablets, gummies or drinks all need to pass through the harsh environment of the gastric tract and can be very hard to swallow. Stomach troubles while taking supplements is very common and a likely deter in making the conscious decision to keep up on a supplement routine. It is highly likely that if you are currently taking daily vitamins and minerals to support your body, that you are swallowing them. There is data that shows 40% of adults avoid taking supplements and vitamins due to swallowing issues.

By Frunutta AdviceOctober 09, 2020

Frunutta, and A Second Wave Of Coronavirus?

Zinc is a mineral that is very important to the immune system. It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds, which are part of the coronavirus family

By Frunutta AdviceJune 26, 2020

HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE is it bad or good for treating Covid-19?

Zinc 5mg + Vitamin C is a mineral that is very important to the immune system. It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds, which are part of the coronavirus family. It is believed that the upper limit of daily intake is at 40mg/day and the lower limit is at 5mg/day. It appears that zinc and vitamin C have a synergistic effect on the immune response.

By Frunutta AdviceJune 12, 2020

Frunutta, Zinc, ACE receptor and Coronavirus: Covid-19?

It is believed that zinc helps the different types of white blood cells fight off infections better. Some studies have found that zinc helps lower the duration and the number of viral colds including the coronavirus family by possibly effecting the viral entry into the cell or slowing down the viral production mechanism. It appears that zinc and vitamin C have a synergistic effect on the immune response. Recently you heard President Trump bring up the subject of zinc in regards to coronavirus therapy (Zinc). But let us delve deeper in how zinc can be a line of defense regarding the current coronavirus pandemic.

By Frunutta AdviceApril 17, 2020

FRUNUTTA, ZINC, CORONA VIRUS AND HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE!

There was a study in France that showed the patients that were taking Hydroxychloroquine along with the well-known antibiotic Z-pack showed faster recovery and stopped shedding the virus in less than one week. The problem with the study was that it was too small and too short of duration and the patient’s in the different arms of the study were not carefully evaluated for other medical conditions. However, this study is the reason that suddenly there is so much renewed interest in Hydroxychloroquine.

By Frunutta AdviceApril 03, 2020

FRUNUTTA, CORONA VIRUS AND YOUR SUPPLEMENT NEEDS!

While we are quarantined to our homes it is likely we are consuming more canned or processed meals than usual. It is important to supplement with vitamins to get nutrients that we aren’t getting from our food. Vitamin C 1000mg daily has shown in some studies to help decrease rate and duration of viral colds. It is always important to hydrate along with Vitamin C intake. Side effects from too much vitamin C are rare but some studies have shown nausea and vomiting from taking vitamin C at 2000mg daily on a continuous basis and possibly produce calcium oxalate renal stones in susceptible individuals.

By Frunutta AdviceMarch 27, 2020

The Natural, Over-the-Counter Energy Booster

If you are a college student, you are probably crashing on finals. After a long day of classes, group projects, and other commitments, it is rough to try to stay awake and study. Your eyes are open, but you’re reading the same sentence 3 times and still have no idea what you just read. We get it!

Most students resort to energy drinks or worse prescription drugs, like Adderall, to keep grinding. But what if we told you there was a healthier, safer and cheaper option out there?

By Frunutta AdviceMay 09, 2019