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07/11/201906/16/2018Immune System Enhancers Supplements

What Is The Best DIM Supplement Without Soy

Diindolylmethane or otherwise known as DIM is a compound which is formed in the body when you consume cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and Brussel sprouts. DIM has been studied for its numerous health benefits and hormone-balancing effects in the body. If you’re searching for a DIM supplement, I’d imagine you probably know a little about this amazing compound and what it could do for you. But nevertheless, I’ve summarized some of the main health benefits in this article! Choosing a DIM supplement which is Soy Free When trying to balance out your hormones, some people also want a …

07/11/201906/13/2018Hair Care Skin care Supplements

3 Best Tocotrienol Supplements (60x more potent than alpha-tocopherol)

Vitamin E has powerful free radical scavenging abilities and acts as a powerful antioxidant when consumed and applied directly to the skin. Tocotrienols are one part of the vitamin E family but represent a small fraction of the vitamin E found in commonly consumed foods. The best way to get a high level of tocotrienols in the diet is to take tocotrienol supplements. Typically, you would get a small number of different tocotrienols from sources such as vegetable oils, nuts, grains, wheat germ, and barley. In these foods, there are four types of tocotrienols, just like their tocopherol counterparts. Research …

alternative sources of omega 3 on a plant based vegan diet

04/16/202006/13/2018Healthy on a Vegan Diet Vitamins & Minerals

Vegan Alternative to Fish oil (Foods and Supplements)

When fish oils are off the menu, we have to replace those important omega-3 fatty acids in our diet somehow. They have numerous health benefits from preventing heart disease to improving cognitive health. Finding an alternative to fish oil can be easy if you know the right foods and supplements to take. You see, when you eat fish, you are getting EPA and DHA straight up, there is no conversion process that needs to happen in the body. That can’t be said for plant-based sources of omega 3, which have to be consumed and then undergo a conversion process. However, …

07/10/201906/03/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Best Vegan Calcium Supplement

Calcium is essential not just in childhood to develop strong bones and teeth but also is protective against conditions like osteoporosis as we age. And although calcium is commonly associated with just being important for bone health, it also plays many other important roles in the human body. A vegan diet can supply enough calcium, but choosing the right foods is important. And there are also calcium supplements for vegans if you have trouble consuming enough from diet. To help vegans get enough calcium, manufacturers of ‘vegan products’ have fortified many foods with calcium. You can often find different types …

vitamins for athletes who are on a vegan diet

09/11/202306/01/2018Fitness & Energy Vitamins & Minerals

Best Vegan Multivitamin for Athletes

An athlete is always training and working their body to become more flexible, stronger and more efficient. As a result of high levels of activity, the body also requires an increased amount of micronutrients and protein which are crucial for repair and recovery. Multivitamins specifically designed for vegan athletes can help ensure you maintain your gains and operate at peak level. Athletes are on a different level when it comes to pushing their body to the extremes in physical fitness. The level of stress on the body can inflammation and injury if the body is not getting all the nutrients …

05/22/202105/23/2018Digestive System Supplements

Best Vegan Probiotic Supplement

Bacteria are everywhere, and not just found in specific probiotic yogurts which contain dairy. If you read most health websites, you’d think that the only way to get these good bacteria is to consume dairy products. Well, I’m glad to say that is just not the case. Vegan probiotic sources, including supplements, do exist and I’ll show you some of the best available. Most of us have probably taken antibiotics at one point or another. There is just so much pressure to prescribe antibiotics that they are often prescribed when they aren’t needed. This is a huge problem and one …

05/22/202105/19/2018Immune System Enhancers Vitamins & Minerals

Best Form of Selenium Supplement

Selenium is an important micronutrient in our diet which plays a key role in our metabolism as well as boosting the immune system. Selenium has many other functions in the body and comes in different forms. In this article, I’ll discuss the different forms of selenium and supplements. Although a selenium deficiency is not very common, low levels of selenium may increase the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease according to some studies. There are a few foods like brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and animal products which contain selenium, but its also quite unstable and easily destroyed in …

vitamins from gummies with natural ingredients

09/28/202405/17/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Vegan Gummy Vitamins for Adults

When you’re learning about a vegan diet and how to get all the right amounts of nutrients to stay healthy, taking a multivitamin can give you some assurance that you’re not going to develop any deficiencies in the diet. Gummy vitamins for vegans are a tasty way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. When people come to me asking for advice about turning to a vegetarian or vegan diet, I tell them to clean up their diet by removing certain foods. The problem with this is that you also remove many vitamins and minerals which are present in large …

09/14/202405/13/2018Vitamins & Minerals

Vegan Omega 3 Without Carrageenan

Carrageenan is an ingredient that you will find in many products and supplements such as omega 3. It’s mainly used as a food additive to thicken the product and bind ingredients. In recent years, Carrageenan, derived from red algae, has been found to increase inflammation and even be harmful to cells in the body. The controversy around this additive has been going on for decades. Even as far back as 1970, the FDA considered banning this substance. In late 2018, the United States Department of Agriculture will publish its research to determine whether or not it is safe and should …

09/18/201805/06/2018Fitness & Energy

Best Soy Free Vegan Protein Powders

Some vegans have no problem with soy, while others choose to stay away from it for several reasons. And in today’s world, we’re spoiled for choice in the variety of products we can use for supplementing protein to build muscle. Fortunately, vegans who wish to avoid soy have plenty of vegan protein powder options without soy and come from some of the best available plant-based protein sources. I’m going to be completely honest with you, I do drink soy milk in moderation, but I don’t drink it all of the time. And I don’t consume soy protein powders either. I …