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What Brand of vitamins to choose? Is there is difference from one brand to another?
A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. A compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet.
Synthetic and Natural whole food nutritional supplements:
There are many brands to choose from, yet the various brands are far from being equal. I personally buy supplements according to quality, and not according to price. The synthetic supplements are the least expensive. Those not only may NOT improve your health, but can even harm it if you are taking them for a long time.
The marketing tactics are used to make you to believe you are getting what you think , so , no offence to my marketing buddies, let’s keep our mind and eyes open.
We know that most over-the-counter brands are synthetic and they contain additives that could actually make you feel worse. Even the local health food-stores sometimes sell high-priced, yet synthetic vitamins. So, let’s save money when we buy the toilet paper and make sure we make the right choice when we buy our vitamins!
Based on my reading about the subject, some doctors suggest that “Although most healthy people will have no obvious side effects from ingesting small amounts of toxins found in cheap vitamins, the long term consequences of continuous, daily intakes are potentially dangerous." They conclude that in a long run the “allergic reactions” may occur including “fatigue, memory loss, depression and insomnia.”
The things to keep in mind:
1. The nutritional supplements are not regulated by the FDA. So what the bottle says is in the bottle could be different from the truth.
2. Learn which brands do Independent Testing. That is where the lab work is done by a third party that has no vested interest in the results.
3. Chose the Brands that offer most bio-available product. That is when the amount of the product that stays in you at the most achievable level.
But, what we think of doing (finding only whole food natural vitamins, ) may be difficult to achieve, because:
Most vitamin products, including those sold in health food stores or by (personal) distributors, contain synthetic vitamin powders. Due to the expensive R&D, there are only a few manufacturers of vitamin powders, and they are almost always large pharmaceutical companies. Thus, it is very likely that most of the vitamins manufacturers may be using the same suppliers (for the vitamin powders).
One of the chief differences in “health food store” vs “drug store” brands is what is not in the tablet.
For example, the natural brands leave out artificial chemical colors, which is a good thing to do. Just about all brands contain tablet fillers, needed to physically hold the pill together. Since these will vary, the only way to find out exactly who uses what is to write to the company and find out.
My personal take on this: I TRY eating food that is not harmful and full of good nutrients. And from time to time I take vitamins and other supplements manufactured by the company I trust. But, my goal is to follow these principles:
1. Maximize consumption of the nutritious food that is natural, the food that came from Mother Earth and not from the manufacturing facility.
2. When I get sick, I eat as many oranges (and other vitamin-C rich fruits) as I can.
3. When I feel fatigue, I make sure I eat foods rich in B12. (refer to my article on B12)
4. When I feel unmotivated and may be uninterested in the world, I make sure I eat food reach in D and get sunlight, to get my NATURAL vitamin D!
If you are taking vitamins in a pill, (which I do periodically), I think it is IMPORTANT to know that there are two types of vitamins:
Water soluble and Fat soluble.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
• Water soluble: vitamins B and C are water-soluble vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day. These vitamins are easily destroyed or washed out during food storage and preparation. When grains are refined, essential nutrients are lost during processing are put back into these foods through a process called enrichment. That is why you can see processed grains (like rice) and breakfast cereal on the shelf with a screaming “Enriched with vitamin B!” .
• Fat soluble: vitamins A, D, E and K. Most fat-soluble vitamins come from natural vegetable or fish oils. They get dissolved in fat before they are absorbed in the blood stream to carry out their functions. Excesses of these vitamins are stored in the body (skin and liver.) Because they are stored, they are not needed every day in the diet. Foods that contain these vitamins will not lose them when cooked. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored for long periods, they generally pose a greater risk for toxicity than water-soluble vitamins when consumed in excess. Eating a normal, well-balanced diet will not lead to toxicity in otherwise healthy individuals. However, taking vitamin supplements that contain mega doses of vitamins A, D, E and K may lead to toxicity.
The natural form of a vitamin is clearly superior to the synthetic form, however:
If we decide to take supplements, let’s at least learn about them and may be start choosing the brands that deliver the best quality product. It is not always possible to tell if a compound is synthetic or natural simply by looking at the name, so I , personally, go with the brand that I learned to trust. Please talk to a customer service specialist at your local Natural Food Store or your nutritionist and make your own choice on the brand.
1. Vitamin E (Protects vitamins A and C and fatty acids; prevents damage to cell membranes. Antioxidant.)
a. The natural form of vitamin E is called "D-alpha tocopherol," and is made from vegetable oil.
b. The synthetic form is “DL-alpha tocopherol. “ Not a big difference in name!
c. Based on independent studies, there are suggestions that the natural "D" molecular form of Vitamin E is far more useful to the body than is the synthetic “DL”. While choosing vitamin E supplement, you should carefully read the label. There are many natural-looking bottle labels with natural-sounding brand names contain the synthetic form.
2. Vitamin D3 (Vitamin D is a hormone precursor and acts to control calcium absorption in the small intestine. Prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and even effects diabetes and obesity.)
a. Scientific name: activated cholecalciferol
3. Vitamin C (Formation of collagen (a component of skin tissues), wound healing; maintaining blood vessels, bones, teeth; absorption of iron, calcium, folacin; production of brain hormones, immune factors. Antioxidant.)
a. Scientific name: ascorbic acid . Vitamin C is call ascorbic acid whether naturally extracted from natural plant sources or synthetically derived.
4. Vitamin A (Helps to form skin and mucous membranes and keep them healthy, thus increasing resistance to infections; essential for night vision; promotes bones and tooth development. The beta-carotene is an antioxidant and may protect against cancer. Deficiency result in: night blindness, diarrhea, intestinal infections, impaired vision. )
Severe: inflammation of eyes, keratinization of skin and eyes. Blindness in children.)
a. Scientific name: Retinoids (retinol, retinoids and carotenoids)
5. Vitamin B-Complex
a. Vitamin B1 - Thiamine (Helps release energy from foods; promotes normal appetite; important in function of nervous system. Deficiency result in: Mental confusion; muscle weakness, wasting; edema; impaired growth; beriber.)
b. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin (Helps release energy from foods; promotes good vision, healthy skin. Deficiency result in: Cracks at corners of mouth; dermatitis around nose and lips; eyes sensitive to light.)
c. Vitamin B3 - Niacin, niacinamide (Energy production from foods; aids digestion, promotes normal appetite; promotes healthy skin, nerves. Deficiency result in: Skin disorders; diarrhea; weakness; mental confusion; irritability.)
d. Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal (Aids in protein metabolism, absorption; aids in red blood cell formation; helps body use fats. Prevents : Skin disorders, dermatitis, cracks at corners of mouth; irritability; anemia; kidney stones; nausea; smooth tongue.)
e. Vitamin B7 - Biotin (Helps release energy from carbohydrates; aids in fat synthesis. Deficiency result in: Uncommon under normal circumstances; fatigue; loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting; depression; muscle pains; anemia.)
f. Vitamin B9 - Folic acid, folinic acid (Aids in protein metabolism; promotes red blood cell formation; prevents birth defects of spine, brain; lowers homocystein levels and thus coronary heart disease risk. Deficiency result in: Anemia; smooth tongue; diarrhea.)
g. Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin (Aids in building of genetic material; aids in development of normal red blood cells; maintenance of nervous system. Deficiency result in: Pernicious anemia, anemia; neurological disorders; degeneration of peripheral nerves that may cause numbness, tingling in fingers and toes.)
6. Vitamin K – (Helps blood to clot. Deficiency result in; Excessive bleeding.)
a. Scientific name: Phylloquinone, menaquinones
I will continue emphasizing the need for all of us to make better choices when we come to the dinner table. Make sure your food delivers all your body needs (balanced diet!!!) and does not poison your body with man-made “stuff” like white sugars and bleached flower …
The archived articles are saved : http://theyogabuddiesclub.blogspot.com/
What Brand of vitamins to choose? Is there is difference from one brand to another?
A vitamin is an organic compound required as a nutrient in tiny amounts by an organism. A compound is called a vitamin when it cannot be synthesized in sufficient quantities by an organism, and must be obtained from the diet.
Synthetic and Natural whole food nutritional supplements:
There are many brands to choose from, yet the various brands are far from being equal. I personally buy supplements according to quality, and not according to price. The synthetic supplements are the least expensive. Those not only may NOT improve your health, but can even harm it if you are taking them for a long time.
The marketing tactics are used to make you to believe you are getting what you think , so , no offence to my marketing buddies, let’s keep our mind and eyes open.
We know that most over-the-counter brands are synthetic and they contain additives that could actually make you feel worse. Even the local health food-stores sometimes sell high-priced, yet synthetic vitamins. So, let’s save money when we buy the toilet paper and make sure we make the right choice when we buy our vitamins!
Based on my reading about the subject, some doctors suggest that “Although most healthy people will have no obvious side effects from ingesting small amounts of toxins found in cheap vitamins, the long term consequences of continuous, daily intakes are potentially dangerous." They conclude that in a long run the “allergic reactions” may occur including “fatigue, memory loss, depression and insomnia.”
The things to keep in mind:
1. The nutritional supplements are not regulated by the FDA. So what the bottle says is in the bottle could be different from the truth.
2. Learn which brands do Independent Testing. That is where the lab work is done by a third party that has no vested interest in the results.
3. Chose the Brands that offer most bio-available product. That is when the amount of the product that stays in you at the most achievable level.
But, what we think of doing (finding only whole food natural vitamins, ) may be difficult to achieve, because:
Most vitamin products, including those sold in health food stores or by (personal) distributors, contain synthetic vitamin powders. Due to the expensive R&D, there are only a few manufacturers of vitamin powders, and they are almost always large pharmaceutical companies. Thus, it is very likely that most of the vitamins manufacturers may be using the same suppliers (for the vitamin powders).
One of the chief differences in “health food store” vs “drug store” brands is what is not in the tablet.
For example, the natural brands leave out artificial chemical colors, which is a good thing to do. Just about all brands contain tablet fillers, needed to physically hold the pill together. Since these will vary, the only way to find out exactly who uses what is to write to the company and find out.
My personal take on this: I TRY eating food that is not harmful and full of good nutrients. And from time to time I take vitamins and other supplements manufactured by the company I trust. But, my goal is to follow these principles:
1. Maximize consumption of the nutritious food that is natural, the food that came from Mother Earth and not from the manufacturing facility.
2. When I get sick, I eat as many oranges (and other vitamin-C rich fruits) as I can.
3. When I feel fatigue, I make sure I eat foods rich in B12. (refer to my article on B12)
4. When I feel unmotivated and may be uninterested in the world, I make sure I eat food reach in D and get sunlight, to get my NATURAL vitamin D!
If you are taking vitamins in a pill, (which I do periodically), I think it is IMPORTANT to know that there are two types of vitamins:
Water soluble and Fat soluble.
IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING:
• Water soluble: vitamins B and C are water-soluble vitamins that are not stored in the body and must be replaced each day. These vitamins are easily destroyed or washed out during food storage and preparation. When grains are refined, essential nutrients are lost during processing are put back into these foods through a process called enrichment. That is why you can see processed grains (like rice) and breakfast cereal on the shelf with a screaming “Enriched with vitamin B!” .
• Fat soluble: vitamins A, D, E and K. Most fat-soluble vitamins come from natural vegetable or fish oils. They get dissolved in fat before they are absorbed in the blood stream to carry out their functions. Excesses of these vitamins are stored in the body (skin and liver.) Because they are stored, they are not needed every day in the diet. Foods that contain these vitamins will not lose them when cooked. Because fat-soluble vitamins are stored for long periods, they generally pose a greater risk for toxicity than water-soluble vitamins when consumed in excess. Eating a normal, well-balanced diet will not lead to toxicity in otherwise healthy individuals. However, taking vitamin supplements that contain mega doses of vitamins A, D, E and K may lead to toxicity.
The natural form of a vitamin is clearly superior to the synthetic form, however:
If we decide to take supplements, let’s at least learn about them and may be start choosing the brands that deliver the best quality product. It is not always possible to tell if a compound is synthetic or natural simply by looking at the name, so I , personally, go with the brand that I learned to trust. Please talk to a customer service specialist at your local Natural Food Store or your nutritionist and make your own choice on the brand.
1. Vitamin E (Protects vitamins A and C and fatty acids; prevents damage to cell membranes. Antioxidant.)
a. The natural form of vitamin E is called "D-alpha tocopherol," and is made from vegetable oil.
b. The synthetic form is “DL-alpha tocopherol. “ Not a big difference in name!
c. Based on independent studies, there are suggestions that the natural "D" molecular form of Vitamin E is far more useful to the body than is the synthetic “DL”. While choosing vitamin E supplement, you should carefully read the label. There are many natural-looking bottle labels with natural-sounding brand names contain the synthetic form.
2. Vitamin D3 (Vitamin D is a hormone precursor and acts to control calcium absorption in the small intestine. Prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer, and even effects diabetes and obesity.)
a. Scientific name: activated cholecalciferol
3. Vitamin C (Formation of collagen (a component of skin tissues), wound healing; maintaining blood vessels, bones, teeth; absorption of iron, calcium, folacin; production of brain hormones, immune factors. Antioxidant.)
a. Scientific name: ascorbic acid . Vitamin C is call ascorbic acid whether naturally extracted from natural plant sources or synthetically derived.
4. Vitamin A (Helps to form skin and mucous membranes and keep them healthy, thus increasing resistance to infections; essential for night vision; promotes bones and tooth development. The beta-carotene is an antioxidant and may protect against cancer. Deficiency result in: night blindness, diarrhea, intestinal infections, impaired vision. )
Severe: inflammation of eyes, keratinization of skin and eyes. Blindness in children.)
a. Scientific name: Retinoids (retinol, retinoids and carotenoids)
5. Vitamin B-Complex
a. Vitamin B1 - Thiamine (Helps release energy from foods; promotes normal appetite; important in function of nervous system. Deficiency result in: Mental confusion; muscle weakness, wasting; edema; impaired growth; beriber.)
b. Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin (Helps release energy from foods; promotes good vision, healthy skin. Deficiency result in: Cracks at corners of mouth; dermatitis around nose and lips; eyes sensitive to light.)
c. Vitamin B3 - Niacin, niacinamide (Energy production from foods; aids digestion, promotes normal appetite; promotes healthy skin, nerves. Deficiency result in: Skin disorders; diarrhea; weakness; mental confusion; irritability.)
d. Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal (Aids in protein metabolism, absorption; aids in red blood cell formation; helps body use fats. Prevents : Skin disorders, dermatitis, cracks at corners of mouth; irritability; anemia; kidney stones; nausea; smooth tongue.)
e. Vitamin B7 - Biotin (Helps release energy from carbohydrates; aids in fat synthesis. Deficiency result in: Uncommon under normal circumstances; fatigue; loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting; depression; muscle pains; anemia.)
f. Vitamin B9 - Folic acid, folinic acid (Aids in protein metabolism; promotes red blood cell formation; prevents birth defects of spine, brain; lowers homocystein levels and thus coronary heart disease risk. Deficiency result in: Anemia; smooth tongue; diarrhea.)
g. Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin, hydroxycobalamin, methylcobalamin (Aids in building of genetic material; aids in development of normal red blood cells; maintenance of nervous system. Deficiency result in: Pernicious anemia, anemia; neurological disorders; degeneration of peripheral nerves that may cause numbness, tingling in fingers and toes.)
6. Vitamin K – (Helps blood to clot. Deficiency result in; Excessive bleeding.)
a. Scientific name: Phylloquinone, menaquinones
I will continue emphasizing the need for all of us to make better choices when we come to the dinner table. Make sure your food delivers all your body needs (balanced diet!!!) and does not poison your body with man-made “stuff” like white sugars and bleached flower …
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