The health benefits of glyconutrients have been known for over ten years now, though there was a time that doctors scoffed at the idea that sugars could benefit your health. However, there was also a time when doctors scoffed at the idea that any nutritional supplement was beneficial to you. They have since been proved wrong, and nutritional supplements of all kinds are not only widely used but most of the common ones have been scientifically proved to be effective.

Glyconutrients are the newest of these to have been found effective. There are 8 glyconutrients that are essential components of your body’s defenses against disease. The immune system is the buzz word in the medical world at the moment, and glyconutrients help the body?s immune system to fight disease. Probably, the most widely known, and least understood, of the conditions that affect the autoimmune system is AIDS, but there are many others. (more…)

Most people do not get enough calcium in their diet, so mineral supplements are recommended, especially for women over 50.

Choose a calcium supplement from a reputable vitamin manufacturer who offers a variety of forms – calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium with magnesium and vitamin D (www.webbernaturals.com for example). (more…)

Which calcium supplement is best for you? And how much calcium do you need?

Age and Gender: If you are over 50, most physicians recommend 1500 mg to 2500 mg of calcium per day, divided between meals. Younger people can do well with 500 to 1000 mg of calcium or calcium/magnesium per day and if you eat plenty of dairy products and dark green vegetables you may require less. (more…)

Building a better Vitamin C

An “ester” is the name for a class of chemical compounds with specific molecular formations. “Volatile esters” give many fruits their smells. Scientific research has produced a patented form of Vitamin C called Ester-C calcium ascorbate, that has all the normal benefits of this important nutrient, but with a few enhancements. It is made using a proprietary, water-based manufacturing process. (more…)