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A Natural Compound In Apples Can Kill Human Colon Cancer Cells

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applevectorBel Marra Health, who offers high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, reports on a new study that found that the natural sugars in apples, called oligosaccharides, can impede the growth and development of human colon cancer cells.

As Bel Marra Health reports in its article (http://www.belmarrahealth.com/cancer/new-research-shows-that-an-apple-a-day-could-keep-cancer-away/), cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, and incredibly, new studies have recently discovered an inverse relationship between the consumption of apples and the risk of cancer. In other words, the more apples a person eats, the lower their risk is for several types of cancer. The most recent research found that a compound in apples could actually behave as a natural cancer cure, killing colon cancer cells more efficiently than even chemotherapy drugs.

In the course of this study, the researchers isolated a natural sugar found naturally in apples, called oligosaccharides. Oligosaccharides are a type of carbohydrate that contains between 3 to 6 units of simple sugar in their structure. In order to isolate the oligosaccharides from the rest of the apple, the researchers disposed of the skins, pulps, seeds and stems, and treated the juice of the apples with natural enzymes in order to break down the leftover apple compounds into pure oligosaccharides.

Once isolated, the oligosaccharides were added at various concentrations to human colon cancer cells, called HT29. At lower concentrations (about 0.9 parts per million or PPM), the oligosaccharides killed 17.6 percent of the colon cancer cells within just 36 hours. On the other hand, the chemo drug, which was administered at an even higher concentration, killed only 10.9 percent of the colon cancer cells. Although these results were impressive, the truly amazing results occurred when higher concentrations of oligosaccharides were used – at 9.0 PPM, the oligosaccharides killed a whopping 46% of the human colon cancer cells.

This breakthrough research showed that the oligosaccharides in apples can not only out-perform common cancer drugs when it comes to treating colon cancer, but that they are also a non-toxic alternative, without all of the health risks and severe discomfort caused by traditional cancer therapies. Unlike chemotherapy drugs, oligosaccharides attack only the cancer cells, and do not cause harm to the patient’s healthy cells. As such, treating colon cancer with oligosaccharides could mean avoiding the troublesome side-effects associated with cancer drugs such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue and hair loss.

Aside from the natural oligosaccharide content in apples, a study published in the Nutrition and Cancer journal in 2010 found that apple peels are also effective as natural cancer cures. The researchers found that apple peel extracts reduced the ability of several different varieties of cancer cells to survive. According to the study, the apple peel extracts decrease the level of a certain antigen found in cancer cells, and the reduction of that antigen results in a decreased ability for the cancer cells to grow and multiply. The researchers also found that apple peel extracts increase levels of a protein called maspin, which helps to prevent tumors from growing and spreading.

Bel Marra doctors recommend that people should harness the natural nutrition and cancer fighting properties of apples by eating two apples a day, including their skins. Be sure to choose organic apples, because conventionally grown apples are contaminated with toxic pesticides and herbicides which may actually increase risks for cancer. Also, choose locally grown apples when possible, because apples that are shipped from far away are picked before they are fully ripe and do not contain as many nutrients.

(SOURCE: Li Q., et. al. “Oligosaccharide from apple induce apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in HT29 human colon cancer cells.” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. 16 Mar. 2013.)

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Community Gardening May Be An Effective Weight Loss Method

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butterflysmallDoctors Health Press, a division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation and publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, recently issued a statement commenting on a new study finding that community gardening may be an effective method for weight loss.

As Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin notes, in recent years, community gardening has become increasingly popular in urban areas. Basically, members of a community start their own vegetable garden on a rooftop or an available plot of land. What’s interesting about this trend is that its participants tend to have lower body mass indices (BMIs) and are far less likely to be obese than the rest of the community. BMI is a measure that represents the relationship between a person’s height and weight; a BMI of 25 or over indicates an overweight individual, while 18.5–24.9 indicates normal weight.

As the e-newsletter article “This Springtime Activity Could Bring Your Weight Down” reports, community gardeners in Salt Lake City, Utah, took part in a study examining how one’s hobby impacted his or her weight. A total of 200 participants were studied and compared to neighbors, spouses, and siblings. This cross-section is important to consider for a few reasons:

* People who live in the same community have access to the same things, particularly food choices. They shop at the same grocery stores and the same items are available to all of them.

* Spouses typically engage in similar activities, usually eating the same meals and participating in similar lifestyles.

* Siblings share similar genetics and may therefore be prone to similar health conditions and body types.

motherdaughtergardenThe Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin article states that the study found that female gardeners had a BMI two points lower than non-gardeners; this translates into an 11-pound difference for a 5’5” woman. There was an even greater difference for men—the BMI drop for a 5’11” male translated to a 16-pound difference. As well, female and male gardeners are less likely to suffer from obesity than their non-gardening counterparts by 46% and 62%, respectively.

However, the article notes that while the group in the study happened to be community gardeners, the results reflect an overall lifestyle; the gardeners get exercise, but they likely also eat the nutritious food they grow.

Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin concludes by stating that gardening can serve as a great motivation to get healthy and that anybody can garden, regardless of where they live. As well, this study further proves it’s not difficult to make the connection between diet, exercise, and health.

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How You Can Fight Common Sleep Disorders Like Snoring Or Sleep Apnea

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By Brandon Travis

sleepSleep disorders affect a large percentage of Americans, up to 40 percent as some studies have suggested, debilitating one of our most precious resources: sleep. We need sleep to perform even our most elemental tasks not to mention the more difficult ones like cognition, concentration, athletics or even operating a car. Getting a good night’s sleep is tantamount to being able to perform well in life and sleep disorders like snoring or sleep apnea make getting a good night’s sleep a constant struggle. However, there are plenty of tools you can use to combat snoring and sleep apnea and the rest you deserve.

While there are a plethora of known and unknown sleep disorders out there, ranging from night terrors, to narcolepsy, to work-shift sleep disorders, to restless leg syndrome, insomnia, snoring and sleep apnea are three of the most common. But in order to look at ways to fight these common sleep disorders, we first have to understand what causes them in the first place.

Insomnia is a very common sleep disorder, so common in fact that there really isn’t one specific reason for it; the causes depend upon the person and can range from anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, to lifestyle problems like diet and lack of exercise to stress to allergens. And though there are many prescription drugs available that can help you get to sleep, most of these medications leave you feeling groggy and unrested. However, simple lifestyle changes can sometimes be enough to pull you out of your insomniac funk and get some sleep: exercising regularly, amending your diet to include more natural foods, eating a bed-time snack of dairy and carbs, meditating, getting into a sleep schedule—all of these can bring about solutions to insomnia.

snoringSnoring and sleep apnea are often comorbid and have some of the same underlying causes and treatments. Snoring is the result of occluded breathing passages in the nose or throat; sleep apnea is when breathing is abruptly halted during sleep, resulting in gasps and oxygen depletion, and if untreated can have dire consequences. Both have their own different kinds and causes. The occlusion in snoring is often caused by blockage of the throat, either through fatty tissue, allergies, posture or a general degradation of the throat muscles; it’s most commonly found in adults over 40, the obese or overweight, chronic users of alcohol, cigarettes or other drugs/medication and more often in men than women. Sleep apnea has a couple different kinds: the first, obstructive sleep apnea is a result of the same blocked airways seen in snoring, and snoring is usually precipitant; the second kind is called central sleep apnea and has to do with failures of the central nervous system; the third is a combination of the first two and is called, appropriately, complex sleep apnea.

Thankfully, snoring and sleep apnea can be treated in many of the same methods. Losing weight and getting your body back to its recommended weight is one of the best ways to fight these sleep disorders, as is eliminating or minimizing alcohol and cigarette use—especially in the last couple hours before bed. You can also help to control these sleep disorders by adjusting your sleeping position, sleeping on your side or stomach instead of your back. If allergens are the reason, making your bedroom into a hypoallergenic chamber might be the way to go; which might mean that your dog or cat has to sleep elsewhere at night. Certain vocal exercises have also been found to alleviate some of the symptoms of snoring and sleep apnea as they build up the muscles in the throat. For more info on vocal exercises check out http://www.thestopsnoringexerciseprogram.org/. Changing your diet and getting into a regular sleep schedule can also be a big step in fighting these unpleasant sleep disorders.

Sleeping is a crucial part of our lives, and making sure we get the sleep we need sometimes seems like an uphill battle. By using these techniques, you should be able to turn the tide of the nighttime war and start your sleep disorders on a, hopefully permanent, retreat.

- Brandon Travis likes to spend his free time swimming and training for his next triathlon in the spring. He works in the health and wellness sector, helping people live better and healthier lives. When he’s not working out he likes to review sites like iRollover snoring device.

Three Best Strength Workout Routines For Women

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By Rod Devreese

womanstrengthworkoutWomen, especially on their late teens all the way to middle age have this one common frustration – to look as fabulous and fit as their favorite star. Lo and behold not all women are built the same. Due to factors universal to all of us – time, money, discipline, etc. not all women can have those to-die-for washboard abs or that firm behind that everyone is talking about.

Let’s face it; you can’t achieve that sexy physique with minimal effort but expecting maximum results. Advertisements on TV promise everything under the sun but mostly they’re all just a bunch of bull. Here are three surefire workout routines for women to pump up those problem areas specifically the arms, abs and lower extremities. Note that this will always be more effective if done with proper diet.

The Arms

Most women are afraid of lifting weights just because it might make their arms larger. Wrong. By forcing your body to burn calories more than they usually do, it essentially carves away the fat to reveal more lean muscle. Goodbye flabby arms!

Body weight training can be most beneficial for a newbie. By doing pull-ups and push-ups, you essentially gain the strength to lift your own weight. This prepares you for the big boys and all that iron. One can easily do this at home without need for any other equipment. As you progress and with proper supervision you can start on with free weights, gradually going heavier.

Push-ups with mountain climbers will give you a good cardio workout while firming essentially your arms, legs, chest and abs. You can do this by getting on the push-up position but with your arms straight and on the balls of your feet. Lift your right knee to your right arm. Hold for thirty seconds with your back straight. Do this with the other arm and leg. Then slowly bend your arms to ninety degrees and back up to the original position. Do this in eight to twelve repetitions.

The Abs

exerciseballWhole body exercises can make great abs like the push-ups I mentioned earlier. But to concentrate specifically on the abdominal muscles, crunches are the way to go. Add some resistance by doing this on an exercise ball. It supports the back and firms your butt. Sit on the exercise ball and slowly roll your back with your arms crossed. Lift your shoulders and tighten that abs. Release and get back to the original position.

The Lower extremities

The hips butt and legs are the most problematic areas in women. Plie squats with shoulder raises can be most effective. Do this by standing with your feet wide apart about shoulder length. Then slowly bend your knees up to ninety degrees while tucking your stomach in. Then raise your arms (preferably done with dumbbells) up to your head and slowly lower them. Do this for about five seconds in eight to twelve reps.

Train hard

The myth that men and women have to train based on their gender is wrong in so many ways. That notion that we are all created equal proves true at this point. Look at all the athletes out there. Strength training and high intensity interval routines challenge the body to adapt to the ever-changing movements. These workout routines are great for your heart and force your body to burn all that fat FAST!

- Rod Devreese is a health and fitness enthusiast as well as an author for www.AllWorkoutRoutines.com. His research and writing focus mainly on workout routines for women and workout plans.

MarketResearch.com Announces Release Of The Obesity Epidemic eBook

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newspaperMarketResearch.com announces publication of The Obesity Epidemic, an eBook that takes a dive deep inside the dynamic food and beverage sector, with special focus on the health and wellness market.

The Obesity Epidemic is a unique addition to contemporary business Solutions-oriented literature. In clear, engaging detail, it analyzes the difficulties Americans are facing regarding weight management and eating trends.

In this eBook, you will find alarming information on this epidemic. Obesity in the U.S. is increasing at an alarming rate. More than 68% of American adults fall under the category of overweight. The impact of obesity has widespread ramifications on the country’s citizens and economy. The national healthcare system is experiencing a sizeable strain, with obesity accounting for almost 21% of total U.S. healthcare costs.

The burden on the economy has led the Federal government to address the epidemic. Politicians around the country are implementing regulations, nutritional guidelines, and public health initiatives to attempt to control the obesity crisis. Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign focuses on improving nutrition and encouraging exercise with the aid of several federal agencies. The Federal Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, mandates restaurants list calorie counts on menus.

The Obesity Epidemic analyzes weight management and eating trends from the sociological, economic, and nutritional aspects of the marketplace. It is an ideal primer for food marketers and providers looking for market trends and consumer motivations for those who make food-buying decisions for their families.

Download The Obesity Epidemic eBook.

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New Study Adds Healthier Weight To List Of Community Garden Benefits

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motherdaughtergardenA study recently published in the American Journal of Public Health looked at a community garden in Salt Lake City and found that those who participated in the garden had a lower BMI (Body Mass Index) compared to peers who were not involved in the garden. A lower BMI can mean a healthier weight for individuals, healthier communities and lower health care costs. Throw in some vine-ripened tomatoes and the deal can’t get much sweeter. Community organizers, planners and health educators will want to check out “Community Gardens: 25 Things Everyone Should Know,” a timely pamphlet from Journeyworks Publishing. The easy-to-read format outlines some of the many benefits of community gardens and can help garner support and involvement for local projects. To get a free preview copy of this pamphlet, visit Journeyworks Publishing’s Healthy Communities review pack page.

Not surprisingly, people who garden tend to eat more fruits and vegetables. Increasing consumption of fruits and veggies is a key strategy for losing weight as well as for preventing chronic disease. Included in the Journeyworks review pack are samples of two additional pamphlets about the importance of eating more fruits and veggies and a brochure on the health consequences of obesity. Professionals interested in improving community health can get free preview copies of all these pamphlets by visiting Journeyworks Publishing’s Healthy Communities review pack page.

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iCall4Help Safety App Adds Facebook As The Latest Feature

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girlcellphoneIn essence iCall4Help safety app is a messenger that sends out an unlimited number of alerts when the user is in distress and needs help. The iCall4Help is intended to be a helpful social service for everyone, regardless of the age group or life style.

The app works in two ways: manually and automatically.

The manual function works with only one tap of a button. Manual activation is designed for such situations as 9-1-1 emergencies, health-related incidents, falls, serious accidents, dangerous conditions and any other instances when immediate help is necessary. Once the button is pressed, a 10-second timer begins to count down. During this time, the user could cancel the call for help in case it was accidentally activated or if something has significantly changed in the circumstances of a particular situation. If however, the 10-second timer runs out, the emergency alert instantly gets activated and sends notifications to the group of selected contacts. The app is set up to work internationally and immediately connects the user to any number of people anywhere on the globe. iCall4Help is GPS-enabled and shares the user’s most recent map location so that their family, friends and emergency responders can locate and help them.

Alternative to the manual function, the user can set up an automatic feature – a scheduled alert that will self-activate automatically and send out notification alerts in case the user is unable to call for help for some reason. This is designed for any timed activities such as getting home safe after school or driving late at night. It also works great for outdoor and adventure activities such as hikes, rides, climbs, blind dates, and many kinds of extreme or risky activities where the user may be unable to call for help. The app basically checks on the user at a scheduled expiration time. The expiration time is the final dead-line set by the user to determine whether to call for help or not. If the user does not respond “I’m OK” to the app at expiration time, the alarm automatically sends out alerts on the user’s behalf. With this automatic feature, every iPhone user can have a mobile version of a personal guard system that protects them constantly and is always there, 24/7, 365.

iCall4Help is a relatively new app. When it was launched in December of 2012 it offered four ways of reaching out for help: calling, and unlimited texting, voice and email messaging. It now offers a 5th way of connecting via Facebook. We all know and love Facebook. Our users can now utilize this powerful social tool as well to reach out for help.

While our ultimate goal is an app that communicates at the speed of light, for now we are combining as many communication styles as possible and aggregate them into one – iCall4Help. Users can select their preferred way to reach out, whether it be calling, SMS or emailing and add as many contacts as they feel is necessary to any group or event. Technology has the exponential power to integrate communication methods and when it comes to getting help fast, time is of the essence. This is an important milestone and our company is proud to add Facebook as the 5th feature. As a result, getting help is now 5 times faster. In a urgent situation, when every second counts and determines a positive or negative outcome, iCall4Help can definitely make a difference. Give it a try. And even if it never gets used, which hopefully is the case, it will be available anyway, just in case.

The iCall4Help service provides independence and confidence and gives peace of mind for loved ones. It sets up in minutes and is easy to use. It gets help quickly when needed. There are no monthly fees or contracts, no installation of equipment is necessary and there are no wearable devices, bracelet or necklaces required.

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Tom Barthel – If I Knew Then What I Know Now

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Life Lessons From Adults To Children
Today’s Guest – Tom Barthel

1. Your message to kids today that you wish you knew back then what you currently know now. Be specific.

I know now is that emotions and thoughts need to be talked about with other people who I feel safe talking to and understand me. ALL THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. I also know now how to truly grasp exactly how many different thoughts and feelings I am really having and how to not hide them from myself. My message is basically the same, except they need to find other adults that feel safe to talk to, and avoid disclosing information (at first) to adults that don’t’ feel safe. they can also talk to other kids but should only pick kids that also feel comfortable, and preferably have had the exact same problem so they can identify, even if they are kids they aren’t familiar with.

2. How did you learn your lesson or what was your lesson? Did you get hurt, did you upset someone, did you get scared?

I was a straight A student with a national citizenship award and then I developed a critically low self esteem in high school, had the early beginnings of mental illness start to affect my thoughts, then I fell in with the trouble crowd, learned to drink, use drugs, get into massive trouble and break the law, made news papers, became a drug dealer and addict, and then became mentally ill with schizophrenia at 23 years old and tried to commit suicide. recovered, went to 12 step programs, became obsessed with psychology, self taught myself alternative strategies, beat all my problems and got my sanity back, studied motivational speakers, started speaking myself, and have become fully aware of how important questioning our thoughts and feelings are.

3. What you would have done differently back then if you could turn back time.

I speak in high schools to kids and tell exactly what I just told you, I teach them how to talk to adults about what’s going on inside them.

4. Do you convey this message to children in your life today?

Yes. everywhere I go.

- Tom Barthel, speaker, author, Streetsmart Counselling

7 Tips To Midlife Happiness – Be Happy After 40

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By Diane Lang

womanarmupPsychotherapist, author and positive living expert, Diane Lang, offers 7 tips to be happy after age 40. The truth about mid life is that we hit a low point in life which could be the cause of the crisis we feel when we hit our 40th birthday. It’s normal to hit 40 and start asking yourself the following questions: Is this all there is to life? Why am I here? What’s my purpose? Who am I? What do I really want? The problem is when we get stuck in this question phase and don’t move forward. We can become stuck in this crisis and become lost.

“In mid life we naturally hit a low. What excited us in our 20s and 30s no longer has much of an impact on us. The things we never paid much attention to now stands out more like a good cup of coffee, friends who we have a lot in common with, kids, sunsets and sunrises, nature, etc. I appreciate the simple things much more with age which allows me to be more mindful in life which a positive of aging BUT yet it’s not enough to avoid the crisis,” shares Diane Lang.

Reality sets in when we enter mid life. We start to realize not all of our dreams came true and some might not ever. We start re-evaluating our dreams to fit our reality. We worry about retirement and not having enough money. We worry about wasting time doing things that were not passionate about. We worry about paying off our mortgages and our children’s college bills. Truth be told we become stressed out in our 40s between a mix of reality setting in and worrying taking its toll our happiness levels start to shrink.

Here are 7 tips to achieve midlife happiness:

1. Be realistic about your dreams and goals. Set new goals to fit your value system in mid life.

2. Gratitude – look at all you have done up to now such as your education, job experience, family, travel, etc.

3. Add more connection to your life – when we hit mid life it’s more important to have friends we connect to and have things in common with. This is a good time to find those friends. Do activities that you love and meet people who feel the same. Connection is so important.

4. Release the toxic – we lose patience in mid life for all the drama so it might be time to break up with the narcissists in your life.

5. Remember that the older we get the happier we get. Yes, mid life is stressful but once we pass through it and hit the fifties we get happier and happier. So, you have a lot to look forward to.

6. In mid life we tend to worry about our kids which is completely normal BUT it’s also time to start worrying about yourself. Start having more balance by taking care of your family as well as your own needs.

7. In mid life we develop a lot of new interests like religion, spirituality, fitness, solitude, etc. Take a personal development class or try yoga. When we keep learning, we keep growing and growth brings happiness.

- Diane Lang is a Positive Living Expert and psychotherapist – is a nationally recognized speaker, author, educator, therapist and media expert. Lang is extremely mediagenic and offers expertise on a variety of health and wellness topics about creating balance and finding happiness through positive living as well as multiple mental health, lifestyle and parenting needs. In addition to holding multiple counseling positions, Diane is also an adjunct professor at Montclair State University.

Whole Foods Vs. Supplements – Are Whole Foods Really Enough?

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By Jordan Layton

vitaminsSupplements have become tremendously popular in recent years, not only among athletes, but also among everyday people seeking the keys to youth, vitality and longevity. It seems there isn’t a disease or ailment in existence that can’t be prevented by regular consumption of a specific vitamin, mineral, herb or other nutrient. With so many different products on the market, you might find yourself wondering if it’s even possible to optimize your health without the use of supplements.

The Benefits of Whole Foods

Fortunately, the answer to that question is yes. By eating a variety of the right whole foods, you can achieve high levels of dietary health and physical fitness. In fact, research finds that whole foods are actually a far better option than supplements alone. The reason for this is what is known as Food Synergy or Nutritional Synergy.

Food Synergy

The vitamins and minerals found in a given food are not the only ingredients that offer health benefits.

The vitamins and minerals found in a given food are not the only ingredients that offer health benefits. They are interlinked with various other biological compounds. This interactive system of commonly known nutrients and their counterparts is believed to be the real source of nutrition, not just the vitamins and minerals themselves.

For example, the phytonutrient Lycopene (most notably found in tomatoes) was discovered to help prevent prostate cancer. Interestingly, studies tracking the use of synthetic Lycopene supplements have provided inconclusive results with regard to cancer prevention. But studies focusing on the consumption of tomato sauce consistently showed that just two servings a week could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by as much as 23%.

The Biological Web of Nutrition

Essentially, what researchers are finding is that calcium, vitamin C and pretty much all other nutrients are not solely responsible for the benefits they are expected to provide. It is the combination of said nutrients and their entire biological web of interlinking compounds that give our bodies the nourishment they need. Supplements offer just one link in that complex chain. You wouldn’t expect a plant to grow without sunshine and water. Likewise, you can’t expect five oranges worth of vitamin C tablets to provide you with the same nutritional benefits as five actual oranges would.

Supplements Step In

That’s not to say that supplements are unhealthy or even useless. It’s just that they were never meant to replace nutrients that are available in whole foods. The intended use of a supplement is communicated in its name. It’s meant to supplement your diet and provide some nutrition where there might be a deficiency. Used in this way, they make an excellent addition to your whole foods diet.
Bio

- Jordan Layton is a professional health and wellness writer for Sports Nutrition.