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Nutrition Health Supplements also known as dietary supplements are those products containing nutrients meant to supplement a healthy diet. Of course if one does not follow good laws of nutrition and healthy eating then the need to take more nutrition health supplements increases.

The sorts of nutrients you can expect to find in supplements range from multi vitamins and minerals, amino acids, anti-oxidants, essential fatty acids also known as Omegas, probiotics, enzymes and herbs. There is much contention over whether or not supplements work. Since it the nutrition health supplement industry is consumer driven the fact that people continue to buy the same dietary supplements over and over again is testament to the fact that people are finding that they work.

Since consumers are not dumb they tend not to re-buy a product if it doesn’t work. As people are looking to take greater responsibility for their health and desire to turn away from the risks of taking toxic drugs the health supplement industry is poised to become the next trillion dollar industry. A fact that one should bear in mind when drug companies publish studies about how supplements don’t work.

It’s very easy to tell whether or not your supplements are working. You should notice a difference in your energy levels within 3 days unless you are malnourished and not taking high enough doses. Within a week you should notice a difference in your stools and within 28 days you should notice a difference in the texture and tone of your skin.

The reason people are needing to supplement their diet with nutrition health supplements are twofold. The nutritional levels in our food have reduced dramatically since the advent of modern day farming and food processing practices. In fact recent statistics for America show the level of nutrition in food has reduced by as much as 50%. This has prompted the “5 A Day” recommendation for fruit and vegetables to be increased to “10 A Day”.

When purchasing nutrition health supplements it is good to keep in mind that the cheaper they are the more likely they will contain synthetic nutrients. While it is debatable as to how safe and effective synthetic vitamins are it is always best to air on the side of safety and choose natural or organic nutrition health supplements. Natural supplements, particularly organic ones, also tend to be more easily absorbed and higher in vibration.

Author: Andrew TC Thomas
Article Source: EzineArticles.com

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The Daili Chilli

Think you know what foods turn someone on? Do you keep a pantry full of love potions and shop for a list of foods for love which are supposedly sure to work?

Check out this list of alleged natural aphrodisiacs and see if you can tell the love potions from the love poisons.

Oysters
Oysters are a favourite among erotic foods and research now shows this shellfish to be a rich source of zinc – a mineral required for the production of testosterone. Not only the hormone behind the male sex drive, testosterone is believed to stimulate the female libido as well.

Chillies
A chilli’s heat comes from “capsaicin,” a chemical that stimulates our nerve endings, raising our pulse and making us sweat. Some researchers believe that eating hot foods also triggers the release of endorphins, body chemicals that gives us a natural high that is conducive to love-making.

Chocolate
In addition to the sensuous texture of melted chocolate, this quintessential lovers’ gift contains a stimulant called phenylethylamine, considered by some researchers as the “love chemical” as it gives you a feeling of wellbeing and excitement that is very similar to the endorphins giving us a natural high.

Wild yam
Wild yam has a traditional use as an aphrodisiac and chemical analysis shows that it contains chemicals that can increase sensitivity in the genitals. It also has a reputation for inducing erotic dreams, when drunk at bedtime, although it has not been proven in clinical trials.

Ginkgo
Ginkgo is commonly used for age-related memory loss, but some have had success using it to treat sexual dysfunction; possibly by stimulating the release of nitric oxide, widening blood vessels of the genitals and erectile tissue. Ginkgo shouldn’t be taken with blood-thinning drugs or by people with heart disease.

Asparagus
Many foods thought to be aphrodisiacs were considered so because of their phallic shape. Asparagus however, has more than suggestive form. It is rich in vitamin E, a vitamin considered to stimulate production of our sex hormones and may be essential for a healthy sex life.

Banana
Due not only to its shape, but also its creamy, lush texture, some studies show its enzyme bromelain enhances male performance.

Caviar
It is high in zinc, which stimulates the formation of testosterone, maintaining male functionality.

Spanish fly
One of the most notorious of the modern love potions, Spanish Fly is actually quite dangerous. Made from the dried body of a special beetle, it irritates the urinary tract, sending a rush of blood to the genitals.

Champagne
Viewed as the “drink of love,” moderate quantities lower inhibitions and cause a warm glow in the body.

Figs
Seasonal crops were celebrated by ancient Greeks in a frenzied copulation ritual.

Yohimbine
Yohimbine, extracted from Yohimbine bark, can facilitate erections by stimulating the nervous system and increasing blood flow to the penis. But it is not for everyone. Common side effects include increased heart rate, raised blood.

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Published Nov 11 2009

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