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The Dangers of Depending on Multivitamins!
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If nature intended for us to take a multivitamin, then it would have created a fruit or vegetable that has all the vitamins in it. However, such fruit does not exist in nature, nor it should. Many state that they want to feel assured they are getting all their vitamins and do not want to worry. Well unfortunately your body does not work that way. Many get too much of the vitamins that they do not need such as selenium while miss out on what they do need such as higher doses of vitamin D3 when taking a multivitamin. -
Can You Take Too Much Zinc?
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The main issue with zinc absorption is that it can be blocked by supplements such as Calcium, Iron, or Magnesium and it can interact with other medications such as antibiotics.
What is the best way to take my zinc supplements and are there certain supplements that should be avoided? Finally, how much zinc is too much?
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Melatonin for Kids
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Melatonin is a hormone secreted by your pineal gland (located just above the center of your brain). During the day, the pineal gland is inactive. In the evening, melatonin levels rise sharply as your brain starts to recognize light reduction. The elevated levels continue for about 12 hours. The following morning, after a night of sleep, melatonin levels return to low daytime levels – barely detectable.
The body’s production of melatonin declines gradually with age. Many doctors believe that the loss in melatonin is associated with several age-related diseases, lowered sleep efficacy, and deterioration of the circadian rhythm.
