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Vitamin Cautions Explained

Precautions exist for Folic Acid, Selenium, Calcium, Zinc, Beta Carotene, Vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, & E. Why there are so many DESIGN FLAWS in multi-vitamin formulas may be a mystery to some, but after discovering the new vitamin reality presented on this website, the mystery will disappear. 

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New large study research found an association between higher vitamin B6 (>35mg) and B12 (>20 mcg) intakes with 50% increased risk of hip fractures. article The reason is unknown, but theories are offered! ref 

FUN FACTS

Plants and trees take in CO2 from the atmosphere to help growth. As CO2 levels increase from the burning of fossil fuels, volcano eruptions, ocean water temperature changes, and melting permafrost, plants and trees have been busy growing faster and larger. In fact this fun fact has lead to the re-greening of many non plant areas of the planet. NASA over the last decade has been measuring this effect from satellites in space taking pictures. article

So far, this re-greening has impacted an area twice the size of the continental United States with new plant and tree coverage. This will significantly slow down any climate changes as this new green area growth will absorb quite a lot of future CO2 emissions. This gives Nations more time to make and implement non CO2 energy changes. article

The Sun is due to flip poles within a year. Have to wait and see what the effects will be from the increased release of electromagnetic energy coupled with this event. Were the Northern Lights showing up in lower altitudes recently a beginning? article

 

 

SUPPLEMENTS OF MERIT

the GOOD, the BAD, and the WORTHLESS

Vitamins and supplement nutrients can have clinically validated research showing effectiveness, or a lack of significant benefits, or in a few situations and dosages, even results showing a potential for detrimental effects, sometimes even both at different stages of age, health, or disease. And, unfortunately, some supplements still lack significant and definitive research at all. Even so, with existing study controversies, there are sufficient research patterns to make some pretty valid generalizations. Even thought absorption rate information is still somewhat sparse, but generalizations are possible while waiting until more research verifies. Absorption rates vary for different forms of the same nutrient or with different body conditons. Some nutrients are so complex in structure that they simply fail to be absorbed intact at all, like Glutathione.* Some have a potential to be contaminated with heavy metals such as cadmium or lead and require constant testing such as green foods and rice protein. And it is possible occasionally to find supplements containing pathogenic bacteria, such as in Spirulina from natural sources. This section is a road map to safe usage. NOTE: This introduction is repeated on top of all three of the pages.

* A process of wrapping nutrients like Glutathione in a wheat protein does fool the body to absorb it into the blood stream. But, finding it in the blood does not equate to getting it into cells. Glutathione is a large tri-peptide that needs to be built inside cells. Supplements to help the body produce more in cells include NAC and Vitamin C. A new form, S-Acetyl L-Glutathione, attempts to overcome this shortcoming by increasing blood levels with some resulting increase in cells.

CoQ10                           Probiotics

Glutathione, L-Glutamine, or Glutamic Acid

Blue Green Algaes        Omega 3 Fats

Tocotrienols                  D-Ribose

N-Acetyl-Cysteine         Resveratrol

Quercetin                     Broccoli Extract                         

Strontium                    Grape Seed Extract

Vitamin E Family          Astaxanthin

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Astaxanthin

DateMonday, March 25, 2024 at 9:36PM

This article could also be called cell memebrane integrity factor. 

Astaxanthin is a member of the carotenoid family. ref They are found in marine animals like shrimp and salmon, and also in microorganisms, such as algae and yeast, plus in red color plants. The marine animals eat algae to get astaxanthin. Functions include healthy skin, heart health, brain support, and help with joint pain. Taking an excess will turn the stools red. Supplement amounts are between 5-10 mcg.

Astaxanthins act as a fat soluble antioxidant with anti-inflammatory actions. Check out this picture of a section of a cell membrane that reveals how astaxanthin protects the cell membranes fatty acids against lipid peroxidation.

You will see vitamin C, Beta carotene, and cholesterol are also present. 

Cell membranes are made up of two roles of phospholipids that look like balloons on a string. Astaxanthins along with luteins are especially found in the membranes of the retina of the eyes with many benefits. But, only small amounts are needed and maybe not everyday.

Immune system and brain health are also areas where astaxanthin shines.

D. Salina algae, found in top tier multi-vitamin formulas as a source for beta carotene with later conversion into vitamin A when needed, is recommended since it contains the different forms of beta carotene, all-trans, 9-cis, and 13-cis, plus alpha carotene with a small amount of other natural mixed carotenoids. But any amount of astaxanthin would be quite small since D. Salina lacks the enzyme needed to build astaxanthin. Thus, either eating natural food sources is a must or taking a separate supplement. The natural green algae used for supplements is H. pluvialis. Plus Phaffia yeast might also be found. Krill oil contains some as well as chlorella zofiingiensis. Make sure natural sources are listed on labels because a synthetic source is also available.

Foods include shrimp, red yeast, microalgaes such as chlorella and spirulina, egg yolk (darker the better), and red fish like salmon and trout. Plants are poor sources if any. Taking astaxanthin with a fish oil increases absorption.  

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