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Quality of Life

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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VitaPQQ, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone, 30 Vegicaps, Quality of Life Labs

Cogni-Q, Patented Angelica Extract, 60 Vegicaps, Quality of Life Labs

Many nutritional supplement companies today claim to be based in science, yet few define what that really means. Quality of Life Labs has a very simple, yet exacting, scientific standard: 100 percent of the ingredients used in its formulas are backed by human clinical studies and are delivered in doses consistent with the supporting research.

In practical application, this means that even if an ingredient has great supporting test tube and animal studies, Quality of Life will not use it unless it has also been the subject of positive human clinical research. Why? Many times ingredients that perform well in a laboratory setting do not hold up under the scrutiny of human clinical studies. Being dedicated to making products that work means being dedicated to human clinical research—no ifs, ands or buts.

Quality of Life Company History

In 1977, Steve Yamada founded Maypro as a distributor of top-quality nutraceuticals and fine chemicals to the United States. Over the years, Maypro introduced many of today’s specialty blockbuster ingredients—such as CoQ10, glucosamine, chondroitin and alpha lipoic acid—to the American marketplace.

Kinoko 750 100ccIn the late 1990s, Yamada became particularly excited by AHCC, a hybridized medicinal mushroom extract backed by dozens of studies published in peer-reviewed journals. At the time, however, few companies were willing to risk launching a brand-new, proprietary product that consumers had never heard of.

In 1998, Yamada established Quality of Life Labs to provide American consumers with access to AHCC and other life-changing nutraceutical ingredients. For 15 years, Quality of Life has been the leader in bringing clinically backed ingredients from all over the world in finished product form to the U.S. market. Even though today Quality of Life operates as an independent company, its relationship with Maypro provides it access to unique, proprietary and science-backed ingredients.

Quality of Life Products

Quality of Life offers a full line of highly innovative, clinically supported nutritional supplements. Its commitment to scientific innovation is underscored by the fact that Quality of Life is the only company in the industry to have won the prestigious Nutracon NutrAward for top evidence-based product of the year three times:

AHCC® hybridized medicinal mushroom extract, the world’s most researched specialty immune supplement (2002).

Oligonol®, the first commercially produced low-molecular-weight polyphenol, with documented anti-aging effects (2007).

VitaPQQ 100ccVitaPQQ™, the first dietary supplement ever to feature the newly discovered vitamin PQQ, which preserves mitochondrial function (2010).

Other clinically supported products in the Quality of Life line include: Allerfin™, BoneCal™, Branched Chain Oligonol (BCO)®, Cardionase™, CardioChol®, CognI•Q™, CoQ10-SR™, Deodorex®, Genisol®, ImmunoComplex®, Peptisol™, ProbioPure™, ProstaCell®, Resveratrol-SR and Pure Balance™ Serotonin.

References

Quality of Life (2013). Retrieved from http://blog.qualityoflife.net/209/quality-of-life-the-mission-is-in-the-name

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New Chapter Bone Strength Take Care Works Well

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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Bone Strength Take Care, 120 Tablets, New Chapter

Bone Strength Take Care Tiny Tabs, 240 Tiny Tablets, New Chapter

- Bone Health & Calcium: Plant vs. Rock?
Many people think that all calcium supplements are created equal. The truth is that the most common form of calcium supplement today is derived from limestone or rock. We don’t eat rocks as part of our balanced diet, so why would we choose to supplement our bone health nutritional needs with limestone?

Our bodies understand and seek whole food sources of nutrition. That’s why New Chapter formulated Bone Strength Take Care with a whole-food plant source of calcium, magnesium, and other important trace minerals.

The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a specific plant form called Lithothamnion Calcareum, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then sustainably harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value.

Calcium must be completely dissolved in order to be absorbed. The plant-based calcium found in Bone Strength Take Care grows in a honeycomb structure and is extremely porous, which dramatically increases the calcium’s surface area. Stomach acid can then come into greater contact with the calcium, making it easy to dissolve. Calcium carbonate sourced from limestone has a much smaller, rocky surface area and is more difficult to dissolve.

- The Calcium Paradox: Concerns with Heart Health
According to the National Institutes of Health, many people don’t get enough calcium from their diet, suggesting supplementation as an alternative to meet their daily required intake. Despite this dietary deficit, emerging research suggests that isolated calcium supplementation can increase cardiovascular risk.

Calcium supplementation alone is risky because calcium requires other nutrients to be properly utilized. The “calcium paradox” holds that without adequate Vitamin K, calcium will not be deposited in the bones where it is required for maintaining bone strength, but rather in the arteries and soft tissues where it can cause stiffening. It is therefore crucial that an effective bone health supplement be formulated with the necessary nutrients and minerals to ensure the optimal utilization of calcium.

New Chapter Bone Strength Take Care Features:

- The Whole-Food Difference
Calcium must be completely dissolved in order to be absorbed. Bone Strength Take Care is different. Plant-sourced, it delivers whole-food calcium, magnesium and 72 other trace minerals in a natural honey comb structure with an open surface area that is easy to digest and utlize. Calcium carbonate sourced from limestone has a much smaller, rocky surface area and is more difficult to dissolve.

- Sustainabily Sourced
The calcium complex in Bone Strength Take Care is derived from a natural plant form called Lithothamnion, sustainably harvested from pristine shores along the Icelandic coastline. Much like organic vegetables, this sea plant is allowed to mature naturally and then sustainably harvested to deliver its optimal nutritional value.

- Whole-Food Calcium
While most calcium supplements are derived from rocks, plant-sourced Bone Strength Take Care Tiny Tabs delivers bone-strengthening calcium your body recognizes as food.

- Bone-Health Complex
Provides key nutrients—including Whole-Food Vitamin D3—that help the body effectively utilize calcium, promote bone creation, and foster optimal bone health.

- Bones Not Arteries
Formulated with TargetCal®, featuring Natural Vitamin K2, which directs calcium to the bones, where you need it, and keeps it out of the arteries where you don’t. Promotes Joint Health Our whole-food calcium, magnesium and 72 trace mineral complex has also been shown to promote joint health, flexibility, and movement.

See more: http://www.vitasprings.com/new-chapter.html

References
New Chapter (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.newchapter.com

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Navitas Naturals Goji Berries

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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Organic Sun-Dried Goji Berries, 16 oz, Navitas Naturals

Goji berries have been enjoyed for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Navitas Naturals Goji Berries can be eaten by the handful, and they provide a superfruit boost to oatmeal, cookies, trail mix and more. A surprisingly strong source of protein, goji berries also contain a wealth of antioxidants and over 20 vitamins and minerals.

Vitality Superfruit
The goji berry, also known as the wolfberry, has been cherished throughout Asia as one of the most nutrient-rich foods for thousands of years. Several accounts have been documented throughout time heralding the health benefits of the berry. Only recently have Western cultures discovered the remarkable nutritional profile of this tasty little berry.

Product of China
Navitas Naturals Goji Berries grow in the lush, fertile valleys of the Ningxia Province in China. Small purple flowers growing along thorny bushes of the Lycium barbarum plant blossom into delicate small orange-red fruits. When the berries on the vine ripen during the warm summer months, they’re hand harvested and dehydrated at low temperatures for maximum nutrient preservation. Our goji berries are certified organic, kosher, vegan and raw.

Macronutrient Balance
Navitas Naturals Goji Berries provide a number of important macronutrients including carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats and soluble fiber. There’s even more to this sweet little red berry including 18 amino acids, free-radical fighting antioxidants, carotenoids, vitamins A, C, and E, and more than 20 other trace minerals and vitamins including zinc, iron, phosphorus and riboflavin (B2). Ounce-for-ounce, goji berries contain more vitamin C than oranges, more beta-carotene than carrots, and more iron than soybeans and spinach.

A Delicate Sweetness
Cultures with a long history of traditional goji use prepared a soup or porridge by blending the berries with rice, meat and vegetables. Navitas Naturals Goji Berries have an exceptionally pleasant chewy texture and an outstanding flavor that’s somewhere between a dried cherry, raisin and cranberry – but the taste is uniquely its own. They’re perfect for snacking straight out of the bag, but don’t stop there! Goji berries are also a healthy choice to add into oatmeal, cookies, cereal and trail mix. In Asia, the berries are commonly soaked in water to create a nutritious tea.

See more: http://www.vitasprings.com/navitas-naturals.html

References
Navitas Naturals. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://navitasnaturals.com/

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Avoid These, Prevent Heartburn

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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Digest-Rite, 90 Capsules, Newton-Everett

Gastro-pH, Natural Strawberry Flavor, 90 Wafers, Natren

Last week, we talked about things that can be eaten by people suffering from acid reflux or GERD. Now, let us go into things that must NOT be eaten to ensure digestive health and avoid symptoms of this condition.

• Meat
Meat such as chicken nuggets and buffalo wings can cause and worsen acid reflux conditions, which in turn leads to heartburn and other indigestion conditions.

• Spicy food
Hot spices such as chili and pepper can contribute to the causes of acid reflux and the similar symptoms of heartburn. Some people suffering from acid reflux with heartburn symptoms also claim that their condition worsens when eating food with onion, garlic and ginger. It is advised that foods containing these are to be consumed in the minimum only.

• Tea, coffee and chocolate
These three beverages have millions of fans all over the world. Tea drinkers, coffee addicts and chocoholics may want to slow down their addiction if they want to lessen their acid reflux problems. This is because chocolate, tea and coffee naturally contain theobromine which relaxes the esophagus’ lower region which contains the sphincter muscle. When this area is relaxed overly, acid flows back to the food pipe. Dark chocolate is a better alternative, or the three foodstuff mentioned may be consumed but in moderation.

• Fatty and fried food
Food that is fried and fatty is a big no-no for acid reflux sufferers. Fatty and fried food causes the process of digestion to slow down. Food stays in the stomach for an unnecessary prolonged period of time. Because of this, pressure increases inside the stomach, forcing the food to re-enter the food pipe, resulting in acid reflux.

• Dairy Products
Most dairy products are not really advised for people suffering from acid reflux. This is true especially for products like cheese, sour cream, ice cream and yogurt. The habit of drinking milk before sleeping, especially after a huge meal, is not really advisable. In fact, it can worsen the symptoms of acid reflux. Other sweet foodstuff like brownies, butter cookies and doughnuts may also increase your acid reflux problems.

• Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits contain citrus acid which aggravates the symptoms of acid reflux. Included in this classification are tomatoes, oranges, cranberries and grapes which have high citrus acid content. These fruits are also said to make the lower opening of the esophagus relaxed overly, which results in the acid to flow back to the food pipe.

• Alcoholic beverages
Anything with an alcoholic content is a surefire way of worsening your acid reflux condition. Alcohol decreases the pace of digestion and relaxes the esophagus’ sphincter muscles, hence resulting in acid to climb up the esophagus. Another vice, smoking also causes acid reflux, so it is definitely advised for people suffering from acid reflux to quit smoking.

For relief from symptoms of heartburn, GERD, and other digestive disorders, VitaSprings.com has a wide array of tested and proven solutions like Gastro-pH, Digest-Rite, and Reflux-Away.

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Bluebonnet Nutrition: The Power Inside of its Natural Supplement Winner

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Ecko Hui

5-HTP 100 mg, 120 Vegetable Capsules, Bluebonnet Nutrition

Amino Acid Capsules 750 mg, 120 Vcaps, Bluebonnet Nutrition

100% Natural Whey Protein Isolate Powder, Natural Original Flavor, 1.1 lb, Bluebonnet Nutrition

For 25 years, Bluebonnet has created supplements as close to nature as possible. Today, Bluebonnet has more farm-to-table, whole food and whole food-based products – with sustainable USDA Organic ingredients – than ever. Many are allergen-free and KOF-K kosher certified. And with the growing demand for products without genetically modified organisms (GMOs), many are made with non-GMO ingredients whenever they are available. In fact, all Bluebonnet products with the USDA Organic seal are also non-GMO based on the requirements of that seal. However, for those products that aren’t USDA Organic, Bluebonnet has established an internal non-GMO standard. This rigorous verification process scrutinizes the origins of both dietary and other ingredients and in every formula. The “Made with NON-GMO Ingredients” symbol on
the bottle is our guarantee that those Bluebonnet supplements are derived from sources that have never been genetically modified through the use of modern biotechnology.

Life isn’t about facts and figures. It’s about good health. Strong relationships. Moments that take our breath away. It’s that inner power that gives life true meaning.

Since 1991, Bluebonnet has found inner power in the best that nature and science have to offer – uniting them in a way that is innovative, honest, and sustainable. This inner power ensures that Bluebonnet provides the most pure, potent, high-quality natural nutritional supplements available. It also leads to healthier, more fulfilling lives – for us as a company, as well as for you, our customer. This inner power is evidence of our passion for living. It cannot be measured, only experienced … inside every Bluebonnet supplement.

References

http://www.bluebonnetnutrition.com/

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Why Weight Loss Diet Don’t Work

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Ecko Hui

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

Gaining back those pounds you’ve lost once you return to your normal eating routine is one thing. On the more serious note, resorting to crash diet leads to lacking the recommended nutrients the body needs to function well, making you all moody, irritated and always feeling a bit under the weather. Moreover, cutting your calorie intake forces your body to burn muscle instead of fats while gradually losing water in the process. And in relation to this, it can slow your metabolism as your body adjusts to sudden calorie intake changes. Mind you, that’s just the short term effects.

The Deeper Effects

There are far more harmful effects this weight loss diet can give you. You are basically depriving yourself the nutrients you need for the day, not to mention the satisfaction of eating itself. This leads to depression, less motivation and lower self-esteem. Eventually this may escalate into something worse, such as eating disorder (anorexia and bulimia). Other effects include abnormal change ranging from ulcer, blood pressure, gallstones, to heart problems, brain damage and other serious ailments in your vital organs.

Healthy Options

There is a lot of options to shed those excess baggage in a safer and healthier way. And believe or not, it still involves weight-loss diet programs. Don’t get it wrong, as these diets are monitored, controlled, tested and usually paired with regular exercise and other dynamic activities as well as the necessary vitamins and supplements for retaining one’s well-being. Perhaps one way to put this is to choose what to eat and refrain from bad eating habits. Control plays a key factor on this particular step. Also, it is highly recommended to do is to set a timetable to determine your target weight for a specific period. Lastly, once you’ve reached your goal, maintain it.

To sum up, hating food won’t do you any good.

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BSN SYNTHA-6 Protein Powder Recipe

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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Syntha-6, Protein Powder, 5.04 lb, BSN

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

2/3 scoop of BSN SYNTHA-6™ Orange Smoothie Whey
1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk. I recommend SILK brand because it’s less calories.
1/2 cup of crushed ice
2 tbsp Walden Farms Marshmallow Dip (Calorie and Sugar free). It makes the shake “frothier”. You can omit this step if you prefer. Other thickening options would be 2 TBSP of non fat Greek Yogurt, Xantham Gum or Glucomannan.
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS FOR BSN SYNTHA-6 Protein Powder RECIPE

Pour unsweetened vanilla almond milk into blender jar.
Add crushed ice
Add 2/3 scoop of SYNTHA-6™ Orange Smoothie Whey
Add Walden Farms Marshmallow Dip
Add vanilla extract
Blend until desired texture is achieved.

Enjoy!

See more: http://www.vitasprings.com/bsn.html

References
BSN (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bsnonline.net/

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New Chapter Zyflamend

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Ecko Hui

Natrol Biotin Supplement for Better Hair & Nails

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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Biotin 1000 mcg, 100 Tablets, Natrol

Biotin 10,000 mcg Maximum Strength, 100 Tablets, Natrol

Do you have dry brittle hair and nails? Clinical studies have shown that those deficient in biotin experience hair loss, brittle nails and unhealthy skin. Biotin plays a key-role in the body and is the important nutrient for the growth and maintenance of your hair, nails and glowing skin.

Biotin is a B vitamin, also known as vitamin H or Vitamin B9. Biotin is also essential for your metabolic processes including the metabolism of fats and amino acids, production of fatty acids, and cell growth. This vitamin processes nearly every type of food that you ingest, including carbohydrates, proteins and fats. When biotin levels are at the proper levels in your body, the food that you take in will be processed quickly.

Natrol® Biotin supplement supports the health of the skin, thick shiny hair and strong nails as well as of the nerves and digestive tract.

• Promotes Healthy Hair and Strong Nails

• Supports Cellular Energy Production

• Easy-to-Swallow

• 100% vegetarian

Choose Natrol® Biotin for shiny, lustrous hair and strong, resilient nails while keeping your diet and shape on track!

See more: http://www.vitasprings.com/natrol.html

References
New Chapter (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.natrol.com/

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NOW Foods NAC

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Ecko Hui

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NAC 600mg N-Acetyl Cysteine, Selenium, Molybdenum 250 Caps, NOW Foods

With Selenium & Molybdenum
Maintains Cellular Health
A Dietary Supplement

N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is a stable form of the non-essential amino acid L-Cysteine. It is a sulfur-containing amino acid that acts as a stabilizer for the formation of protein structures, and is also necessary for the formation of glutathione. Molybdenum and Selenium are essential trace minerals that facilitate the production of several important enzymes.
See more: http://www.vitasprings.com/cysteine.html

References
NOW Foods (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.nowfoods.com/

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VitaSprings Blog

Author: Ecko Hui

Quality of Life

New Chapter Bone Strength Take Care Works Well

Navitas Naturals Goji Berries

Avoid These, Prevent Heartburn

Bluebonnet Nutrition: The Power Inside of its Natural Supplement Winner

Why Weight Loss Diet Don’t Work

What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

The Deeper Effects

Healthy Options

BSN SYNTHA-6 Protein Powder Recipe

New Chapter Zyflamend

Natrol Biotin Supplement for Better Hair & Nails

NOW Foods NAC

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