Posts Tagged ‘vitamin D’

Hello Sunshine

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

In addition to sunscreen, certain foods like cocoa and red wine can help save skin from too much sun.

 Eat and Drink Your Way to Sun-Protected Skin

The book also quotes a well-publicized study from the Journal of the German Society of Dermatology in 2009, that red wine, which is high in naturally occurring antioxidants, provides some UV protection within 40 minutes of consumption. In addition, green and white tea; vitamins A, C, and E; coffee; lutein (kale broccoli, spinach, parsley, and basil); zeaxanthin (yellow-orange foods, peppers, and corn); soy; berries; pomegranate; turmeric; ginger; and seaweed have been shown to provide internal UV protection in a variety of other studies. (more…)

Tags: antioxidants, Coenzyme Q10, fish oil supplements, hyperpigmentation, Lutein, lycopene, UV damage, UV protection, Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, Vitamin E, zeaxanthin
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The Sunshine Vitamin

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

In 2008, vitamin D made headline after headline thanks to mounting research about its health benefits. A common thread among the key findings is that this vitamin is extremely important for many aspects of our health—and most of us aren’t getting enough of it. (more…)

Tags: American Medical Association, breast cancer, calcium, calcium absorption, colon cancer, Diabetes, health benefits, immune system, John Hopkins University, lableling laws, National Institues of Health, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, vitamin D
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The ABCs of Vitamins

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Ever wonder why doctors always tell you to take your vitamins? Vitamins help maintain optimal health and wellness. Unfortunately, some cannot be found in your everyday diet and we often do not eat enough to experience the maximum benefits. Therefore, it is critical to consider proper supplementation of your diet with basic vitamins.

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