Archive for September, 2008

What is the difference between vitamins and minerals?

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Big Killah asked: Which vitamins are antioxidants? Which vitamins are fat-soluble? Which each of the following indicate the correct vitamin needed: a. sunshine vitamin b. beriberi c. rickets d. scurvy 6. What is the difference between complete and incomplete protein? 7. What percent of calories should come from fat in a healthy diet? 8. Nutrition Facts on most labels ...

Nutritional Supplements are Useful at Any Age

Monday, September 29th, 2008

Mitamins Team asked: You may not be sure whether you are getting too old for nutritional supplements. You can rest assured that age is not related to the effectiveness of supplements. People at any age and in any condition can receive benefits from nutritional supplements.  It has been proven that ...

What vitamins does meat have that i should replace in my diet?

Saturday, September 27th, 2008

BetsyLauren asked: I stop eating meat and am trying to make sure that I get the right vitamins. I already take a muiltivitamin and fish oil pills every day. Are there any other specific vitamins I should take? If so, what do they do? Thanks!WILLIS

What vitamins/foods are vital to maintaining the health of your hair and scalp?

Friday, September 26th, 2008

maureeses asked: I'm a male and have been growing out my hair for Locks of Love. In recent months, my scalp and hair hasn't felt good at all. My head gets itchy and real sensitive, especially when I pull back my hair to tie it (which is always). I've noticed ...

What are the best vitamins to buy to promote quicker hair growth?

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

yay!!! asked: I am trying to grow my hair out for my wedding next October. Generally, my hair grows very slowly. It's a little below my chin right now and I would like to have it well past my shoulders; the sooner the better! I've been told prenatal vitamins ...

Is it okay to drink vitamin water instead of taking normal vitamins?

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Emily asked: I drink vitamin water daily, but have never really been one to take vitamins. Recently I started to wonder if I should be taking vitamins just to be healthier, but if I drink vitamin water is this already covered? I know it has extra calories and sugar in it, but ...

Bodybuilding Supplements-what you Should Know Before you Take Them

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Chris DiCicco asked: Everybody needs a different amount of nutrients in their diets. These nutrients include vitamins, minerals and proteins. The body needs these nutrients every day in order to function correctly and to defend itself from various kinds of diseases. Sometimes a balanced diet is not sufficient enough to ...

Supplemental Vitamins For Your Good Health

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Larkung asked: In today's busy hodge-podge world many people do not get time to take proper care of themselves, therefore they take Supplemental Vitamins to increase their body strength characteristics because some people do not have required vitamins in their body. Several parts of the body may have a deficiency ...

What vitamins should I take to make my hair grow faster?

Saturday, September 20th, 2008

Kitty asked: I've heard that prenatal vitamins make hair grow much faster, but is that safe if you're not pregnant/planning to be? Should I take specific vitamins or just a daily multivitamin? Please help; I just got a horrible haircut. :(IVORY

The Benefits of Multi Vitamin Supplements

Friday, September 19th, 2008

Uchenna Ani-Okoye asked: The majority of people do not eat a sufficiently balanced diet to provide them with all of the vitamins that they require and this has led to a boom in the multi vitamin supplement industry. Multi vitamin supplements are available in a number of different forms, including ...