Category: Nutritional Supplements

Kosher Alpha Lipoic Acid

December 28th, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

Bluebonnet Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) 200mg is a kosher product that provides excellent antioxidant support.  Simply put, ALA antioxidant properties neutralize free radicals, thereby reducing damage to tissues all over the body, including those in the eyes, liver, vessels and nerves.  Alpha lipoic acid aids in recycling the antioxidant vitamins C and E. There is also evidence that it is involved in glutathione production in the liver and aids in the detoxification of the body. Dietary sources rich in alpha lipoic acid include flaxseeds and flaxseed oil, canola oil, soybeans and soybean oil, and pumpkin seeds.

A few conditions that may benefit from supplemental alpha lipoic acid include cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic neuropathy and glaucoma.  Talk to one of Village Green’s nutritional experts to see if alpha lipoic acid is right for you.

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Folic Acid Increases Cancer Risk?

December 23rd, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association  found that treatment with folic acid plus vitamin B12 was associated with increased cancer outcomes and all-cause mortality in patients with ischemic heart disease in Norway, where there is no folic acid fortification of foods.

So do you throw out the folic acid and B12?  Not just yet. Folic Acid and B12 are important B vitamins. I would recommend that if you are a healthy individual without any heart disease, stick to the RDI which is 400mcg per day.  Pregnant women should continue to take 800mcg to prevent neural tube defects and spina bifida.  And of course, always consult with your doctor or pharmacist before taking large doses of any supplement.

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Pathway Neuromins: The Vegetarian DHA Supplement

December 23rd, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

Interested in the benefits that omega 3’s provide but don’t want to a fish source? Neuromins may be for you.  Neuromins is derived from algae grown outside the ocean, so you don’t have to worry about ocean-borne pollutants.  Neuromins DHA is also the only FDA approved omega 3 supplement to be put in infant formula.

So what are the benefits of DHA?  There really are plenty, but here are three that demonstrate that everyone from infants to adults can benefit from this supplement. Continue reading “Pathway Neuromins: The Vegetarian DHA Supplement”

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Village Green Offers Kosher Supplements

December 21st, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

According to www.kosherquest.org, over 5 million Americans shop for kosher products every day.  What does kosher mean for supplements?  Well, very simply, supplements that are kosher have been put through rigorous hygienic controls and also are certified by different kosher agencies.  Look for kosher symbols on labels. Kosher symbols not only ensure that the food is kosher, they also identify the kosher certifying organization that issued the certification. 

Solgar and Bluebonnett vitamins are just two of the companies Village Green carries that have kosher supplements.  For more information, please contact Village Green.

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Berry Delicious

December 17th, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

Mangosteen, noni, pomegranate…We have all heard of these Super fruits and each one offers more antioxidant power than the next…So how do you choose?  You don’t have to. Pathway Berry Fusion is a powder that combines these,  plus 17 other fruits to give you a delicious tasting antioxidant supplement that can be mixed into yogurt, smoothies or even water.  Each serving gives you the antioxidant power of 5 servings of fruits.  All this and with no added sugar.  Sounds berry good to me.

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