December 7th, 2011  Posted at   Supplements
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To keep up good health and well-being, it is crucial that your body is able to get the right amount of nutrients. Sometimes, this is not always easy to do, and the reason for this is because of the busy lives we lead. Finding the right time to cook a healthy meal can sometimes be impossible, and so one way to make up for this is by using multi vitamins. The way in which multi vitamins work is by supplementing your body with the right amount of nutrients and minerals that you might not have been able to get from your regular diet, and this in turn ensures that your body is able to stay healthy during those busy and stressful times. However, keep in mind that you should never completely rely on vitamin supplements, such as hair vitamins, as a way of getting in the right amount of nutrients into your body. In the end, it is still imperative that you strive to eat a healthy diet on a day-to-day basis, because this is still the best way to absorb those important nutrients and minerals.

When it comes to shopping for good quality vitamin supplements, it is imperative that you only use good quality products. One way to make sure that you are purchasing good quality multi vitamins is by using the Internet. The way in which the Internet can help you find the best multi vitamins is by supplying you with reviews that come from other customers and third-party websites. In addition, you are also able to get in-depth information on the types of ingredients that are found in many of these products before purchasing them, thus allowing you to compare the different vitamin supplements to make sure that you do get the best products for your needs.

Another point to keep in mind is that you are careful not to take more than the required dosage of vitamins. The reason for this is because certain nutrients can become toxic if you take more than the daily requirements. One example is vitamin A. Lastly, you will find that in order for these nutrients to absorb properly into your body, they should balance with other nutrients and minerals. For example, by taking a lot of vitamin D, your body will find it easier to absorb calcium. So, what it comes down to is the way you balance your nutrients and minerals. More importantly, you also have to remember that these vitamins are only supplements, which means that they can never replace your diet, but rather, to supplement your diet so that your body is able to get the right amount of fuel to work properly. Read more… »

December 6th, 2011  Posted at   Supplements
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When the vitamins that we receive from natural food sources are not sufficient to provide the required daily dosage, it is best to turn to vitamin supplements to maintain good health. You don’t necessarily have to suffer from a deficiency to seek supplements. If your physician is able to identify the lack of certain nutrients within your body, then it is important to find the ideal supplements to keep your body in perfect working condition at all times.

When it comes to selecting the right vitamin supplements for you, it is necessary to pay attention to what you are expecting to achieve. For instance, if your body appears to be lacking moisture, then you need to seek vitamin supplements that will offer that. Perhaps you may be intending to lose weight and to increase hair growth then you need to make sure to seek out vitamin supplements that are created for that particular purpose. A physician’s guidance is always essential to make the proper choices with regard to vitamin supplements. Rather than going to a pharmacy and purchasing over the counter supplements that may or may not be suitable for you, it is a much better choice to select vitamin supplements under the stern guidance of a doctor to prevent any unnecessary side effects.

Once you have your goal in sight, be sure to communicate it to your physician so that he will be able to examine you to see what sort of vitamin will suit your metabolism, existing medical conditions and to help attain your goals. What you will receive from your physician at first would be a list of the most appropriate vitamin supplements for you. This list will contain the relevant dosages, the side effects and the benefits of each supplement. You will be able to make a decision based on the information provided to you. Although the most common supplements come in the form of capsules, there may be other ways to take them as well. Discuss with your physician to find out the ideal way to take your selected vitamin supplements in order to ensure maximum effects for you. Read more… »

December 6th, 2011  Posted at   Supplements
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After you turn 35, your body slows down production of growth hormones. This process can be mitigated by knowing how your body responds to workouts and the consumption of carbohydrates. While this is not an issue for elite athletes or competition muscle builders, who should consume carbohydrates after workouts, it does not apply if your goal is to increase these vital hormones.

Human growth hormones have shown to work synergistically for fat burning after workouts, during recovery. Fat burning, unlike calorie burning, takes place after a workout, and is positively correlated with intensity of your exercise. To reap the most rewards from your workout, avoid sugar for the two-hour period after you exercise. Studies have shown that carbohydrates consumed within two hours of a work out interfere with human growth hormone production. Carbohydrates include grains, fructose, fruits juice, recovery drinks and energy drinks.

Carbohydrates cause increased insulin, which causes an increased release of somatostatin, a hormone that interferes with the increased levels of growth hormones induced by high-intensity workouts. When you consume carbohydrates too soon after exercise, it negates your workout efforts by introducing more insulin into your body, which decreases the production of HGH.

Your body also produces large amounts of HGH during REM sleep, especially during the first 30 to 70 minutes after you fall asleep. Carbohydrates consumed within 90 minutes of going to bed disturb and disrupt your natural process of HGH output during sleep. Going to bed with carbohydrates in your stomach causes higher blood sugar, which brings on increased insulin secretion.

Human growth hormone has many positive effects on your body. HGH:

  • Helps your bones to grow stronger by mineralization through increased calcium retention.
  • Works to increase muscle mass by increasing protein synthesis and by increasing muscle cells and fibers.
  • Is involved in the breakdown of lipids into free fatty acids, which are turned into acetyl units.
  • The acetyl group is involved in maintaining healthy DNA structure and in turning proteins and histones into fatty acids which can be burned for energy.
  • Stimulates growth in all of your internal organs except your brain.
  • Regulates a stable internal environment in your body, including your blood pH, body temperature, and insulin regulation.
  • Reduces your liver’s uptake of glucose.
  • Promotes gluconeogenesis in your liver and, to a lesser extent, kidneys.
  • Gluconeogenesis is involved in the metabolic pathway that generates glucose from lactate, glycerol and certain amino acids. This keeps your blood glucose more stable.
  • Helps in the maintenance and function of islets of Langerhans in your pancreas, which produces hormones.
  • These hormones are secreted into your blood by certain endocrine cells
  • Stimulates your immune system.

The human body has three types of muscle fibers: slow, fast, and super-fast. Aerobic and strength training works your slow muscle fibers. Engaging your super-fast muscles naturally boosts your body’s HGH production. The most benefits are produced when you engage your super-fast muscles during short bursts of intense workouts, for as little as 30 seconds, followed by rest periods during which you maintain a normal level of intensity for 90 seconds. Read more… »

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