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The 10 unbreakable laws of buying and using supplements


1- Make sure they are what you really need. Don’t just take supplements willy-nilly. That why we have health analysis. Have ago at using it today.

2- Don’t just use supplements to make up “for a lack,” from poor eating and lifestyle habits. Have a read of our health tips.

3- Cycle your supplements on and off. So, take whatever you need during the week day and have the weekends off. If the body is continually exposed to particular supplement, it’s going to take you using a higher and higher dosage to get the same effects.

By coming off of it, you can assess your performance and get a firmer grasp over just how much it was impacting (and hopefully improving) your progress / health.

4- Make sure you try and get your hands on the best quality supplements as much as possible. A lot of the lower end supplements a laden with E numbers and preservatives.

5- Also, always check for any possible contraindications to any supplement. For example, taking high levels of vitamin A whilst being pregnant may be may be dangerous to the developing fetus.

6- It’s a good idea to check the ingredients of the supplements you are using.

7- If you are new to using a certain supplement- it may be a good idea to track how you feel two hours after using it, using a diary or notepad. This will help you to keep in touch with your body.

8- Do all the research you can, on the supplement(s) you intend to use, before you buy anything.

9- Always keep an eye on your symptoms before and after using your supplements.

10- Try and educate yourself to the best of your abilities on how the body works. This will give you a better understanding of what it needs. That’s the purpose of this blog and the online videos on our website.

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GLUCOSAMINE- IS IT THE SECRET OF MAINTAINING HEALTHY JOINTS?

With over 13 million people in the UK suffering from joint problems, many will be looking for ways to keep their health at optimum levels and prevent their joints from worsening as they get older.

There are many types of joint problems, which affect over 10% of people aged over 65. As we age, the larger bones and the cartilage which covers bone in the larger joints like the knees and hips may shrink. Our ability to make our own cartilage also deteriorates, and the level of enzymes which destroy cartilage increases. This type cartilage does not have its own blood supply, so it can be difficult for it receive the nutrition it needs from both diet and supplements. As a result any wear and tear the cartilage suffers can be difficult to repair

Glucosamine – Does It Really Work?

There’s been some debate over whether or not Glucosamine really has any effect on the state of cartilage in large joints. This is partly to do with the fact that if someone takes Glucosamine supplements often only very tiny amounts end up in the fluid around the joint. These low levels do not account for the beneficial effects seen on the cartilage itself, so some researchers think that it works by interfering with the chemical processes which damage the cartilage. This may explain why Glucosamine appears to slow down the degeneration of cartilage despite having minimal direct contact with it.

Where Does it Come From?

Glucosamine is made in the body by attaching a particular amino acid to a glucose molecule. As we age, our ability to create Glucosamine diminishes, and we wouldn’t normally ingest ready made Glucosamine as part of our diet. So some people choose to supplement with Glucosamine sourced from the shells of shell fish. Although there are no recorded cases of someone with a shellfish allergy reacting to Glucosamine, it would probably be wise for those with allergies to use an alternative supplement.

Safety Considerations

The Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia has had 12 reports indicating that Glucosamine may interact with Warfarin. Despite being a sugar, it doesn’t appear to interfere with blood glucose or insulin levels.

Who Might Benefit from Taking Glucosamine?

Those worried about ageing joints, or already having minor problems with their joints.

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What are they?

In short, enzymes are the catalyst (to make things happen) in the body. Enzymes are made out of proteins. They either speed up or slow down chemical reactions within our cells. All the reactions within the cells of our bodies (we have on average about a 100 trillion cells), need enzymes to allow all the metabolic pathways within the cells to work optimally.

The metabolic pathways are a series of chemical reaction that occur within each cell, to produce energy. In order for the metabolic pathways to run properly they require certain dietary minerals, vitamins, and other cofactors from our diet. They also require certain amount of fats protein and carbohydrates. Since everyone has different metabolic pathways, the amount of fats, protein and carbohydrates will vary from one person to the next.

Why supplement enzymes?

Since enzymes play a major role with the metabolic reaction within the pathway of our cells and require cofactors to switch them on. If you are eating a high quality, predominately, organic diet, but are deficient in enzymes, from eating too much poor quality food in the past. Your cells with not be able to use the food as energy, which can lead to a host of conditions, including skin problems, toxicity and muscle pains.

All good quality foods are full of enzymes. Processed, dead foods are not. That’s what makes foods and people more alive, enzymes! If you are or have been eating too many processed foods in the past, its takes up more enzyme activity from your digestive system to convert the food into living flesh and energy, therefore, making you deader and enzyme deficient.

The three main digestive enzymes are:

Amylase – breaks down carbohydrates

Lipase – breaks down fats

Pepsin – break down protein

There are 10 in total, but these are the three main ones to allow optimal energy production in the cells.

Here is when it becomes a “catch 22″ situation. If you are low in digestive enzymes, But need to start eating more meat and raw foods which are high in enzymes to build your “health and nutritional reserves” back up. Because of your already weakened digestive system you will not be able to break these “good foods” down effectively.  You may need use a digestive enzyme supplements to “kick start” and support your digestive system back to optimal function, for a few months.  When you have optimal enzymes activity within your digestive and therefore your cells, you can stop using them.

If you feel that you have poor digestion, have a go at our free online health analysis and see how you score in the digestive section.

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