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Do You Take Beauty-Related Supplements?
In a poll written a few years ago by my Stateside sis BellaSugar US, 46% of you felt that beauty supplements were a crock whilst, only 23% of you had even tried them. In my opinion, it takes more than just topical notions to have healthy and beautiful hair skin and nails. It matters what you ingest, and a well balanced diet, can mimic the effects of supplements.
Do You Take a Daily Multivitamin?
I must admit I am not much of a vitamin taker. I strive to eat my nutrients in a daily, well-balanced diet. However, I do think supplements are great for people worried about reaching their recommended daily intake of essential vitamins and minerals, especially for pregnant or nursing women or those with dietary restrictions.
Do You Take Multivitamins?
Sometimes multivitamins seem overhyped, but some folks use them as a safety if they feel they are not getting enough vitamins and minerals from their diet. So tell me . .
DrSugar Answers: What Is DHEA?
DrSugar is in the house and he's answering your health questions.
Dear DrSugar,
My mom was very fatigued most days, having to take naps between basic activities like shopping and putting away the groceries, until she started taking a DHEA supplement. Now she has more energy and makes it through multiple activities with no naps.
Skin Deep But How Safe?
Ayurveda is a medical system that originated in India thousands of years ago and has gained wide popularity in the Western world. Herbal supplements are often subscribed to help adult acne, boost the immune system, lower stress levels and improve the skin. However, a worrying report highlighted this week in the New York Times shows many of these supplements actually contain lead, mercury or arsenic.
Nestlé Introduces Beauty Drink
The brand Nestlé is synonymous with chocolate bars, frozen meals, and those delectable Toll House cookies, but it's possible that the company may soon be just as recognizable at the cosmetics counter.
The world's largest food and beverage company has introduced Glowelle, a beauty drink that proclaims to have antiaging properties.
The bottled drinks come in two flavors, raspberry jasmine and pomegranate lychee, and are available for $7 a pop at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman department stores.
Adora: A Better Calcium Supplement
When I suggested that chocolate-flavored calcium supplements make a good substitute for dessert, many of you weren't so into the high-fructose corn syrup that comes with most calcium chews. But I'm still concerned about my daily calcium intake, and I still like a sweet bite after meals, so I was excited to discover Adora Calcium Supplements ($6 for a 30-piece bag).
These dark-chocolate supplements are free of corn syrup, as well as gluten, artificial sweeteners, and other weird stuff.
You Asked: Should I Take Time-Release Vitamins?
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Taking Vitamins May Shorten Your Life?
It seems that doctors, chiropractor and other health professionals are always encouraging folks to take a daily vitamin. If you're a person who downs a bunch of pills with her morning cup of coffee or OJ every morning, then you may be surprised to hear this horrible news — research shows that people who take antioxidant supplements, including vitamins A and E, may be unknowingly shortening their lives. Ironically quite the opposite of what they are hoping to do.
Do Your Pets Get Vitamins or Supplements?
Whether masked in peanut butter or in a pill pocket, there are plenty of tricks to getting a pet to take his meds. In addition to pills to treat health issues, some people use capsules like Omega-3s to treat other less serious ailments like dull coats. With herbal remedies for everything from allergy control to stress relief, I am curious to know if your pets receive any special supplements.
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