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Studying Vitamin C in the Fight Against Cancer

Vitamin C could be useful in the fight to end cancer after all. According to a new U.S. study that was published on Monday, using high dose injections of vitamin C on mice greatly reduced the rate of tumor growth.

ConsumerLab Finds Fifty Fish Oil Supplements Free of Contaminants

The popularity of fish oil supplements has been growing exponentially over the past several decades. As more studies tout the benefits of the supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids for heart health, as well as arthritis and depression, there are more of the products on the market than the average consumer can or is willing to analyze. Enter ConsumerLab.com and its new report on fifty fish oil supplements and fortified foods.

A Guide to Natural Supplements for Arthritis Pain Relief and Treatment

Arthritis, a universal disease, affects over 28 million Americans alone. Starting with juvenile arthritis, and moving up to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), this chronic disease knows no age limit, no partiality to race or religion, and there is no way to stop it. While there are prescription drugs available to help slow degeneration or alleviate symptoms, there are a great many natural supplements available that can alleviate the symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as well as help to successfully treat the conditions.

Vitamin D May Help Prevent Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis, also referred to as MS, is a frightening disease with a scary name. Any disease with “Multiple” as part of the name would immediately make you think that it cannot be a good condition to have. The good news is that the risk of developing the disease may be lessened with little effort on your part.

Does Your Vitamin C Supplement Deliver as Promised?

Vitamin C is an essential water-soluble vitamin that provides a myriad of benefits. It helps the body produce collagen, aids iron absorption, acts as an antioxidant, may protect the body and boost the immune system when under stress and may help maintain the effectiveness of nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerin.

The human body cannot manufacture vitamin C; therefore it must come from foods or supplements. The richest food sources include vegetables such as broccoli and brussel sprouts, as well as citrus and other fruits.

Glucosamine and Hip Arthritis

Glucosamine is a substance produced by the body and it is present in healthy cartilage in joints in the human body. Commercially it is produced as a food supplement and used by many arthritis sufferers.

According to the results of a study from the Netherlands, released in February 2008, it was found to be no better at relieving the pain of hip osteoarthritis than a placebo.

L-Carnitine 'The Fat Processor'

L-Carnitine, also known simply as carnitine, is a nutritional supplement sometimes labeled vitamin Bt. By transporting fatty acids into the mitochondria, it helps in the consumption and disposal of fat in the body.

Lecithin - Why is it Important?

Made up of a mixture of glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids, lecithin is an important part of the mucus layer in the large intestine, protecting it from colonic bacteria. As an integral part of cell membranes to keep them from hardening, it can be metabolized and is non-toxic.

Deterioration in Collagen Leads to Disease

The human body is very complex; a network of components all working together in unison. That is, until something goes awry. One of our bodily components is collagen. Collagen is a fibrous structural protein and is the main component of bones, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, fascia, and teeth. It also provides strength and support to the muscles.

False Labeling of Dietary Supplements Triggers FDA Seizures

The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) defines a drug as a product labeled to prevent, treat, or cure disease. A dietary supplement, on the other hand, is defined as a product taken by mouth that contains a “dietary ingredient,” intended to supplement the diet, and which makes no claims to its effectiveness in preventing, treating, or curing disease.