So we were at Costco again and they were giving away samples of this Super Collagen + C.   What can you tell from a sample of any vitamin or supplement?  They give you one day's supply and you're going to be able to figure out if it is beneficial to you?I went down the aisle and found the full size bottle and started reading the label:  Repairs Ligaments & Tendon...

Ok, a little known fact about moi!  There is a grocery store in my area that bakes some of the most tantalizing 'just like Grandma's' Cinnamon Buns and they're slathered with heavenly Cream Cheese Frosting...one box of these delectably heaven sent treats can pack on the poundage if one isn't careful but what's worse for me is that one sliver of even one corner of on...

I found these years ago when I was working at Wild Oats. I was working a lot and like so many people (if not everyone) I was feeling pretty run down on top of that run down feeling, I was getting sick. A friend suggested I try Emergen-C. Emergen-C is a powdered drink mix dietary supplement that comes in individual serving packets. Each packet contains .3oz of powder.It says on the packet...

I am currently taking this protein as my post workout supplement in season (Track and Field - Sprinter). The main deciding factor behind buying Monster Milk was the amount of amino acids that it contained. Amino acids are a very often overlooked when buying a post workout supplement. Amino acids are great for recovery and help the body spend less time in a catabolic state (the state in which yo...

All my life I have eaten yogurt as I like it, but haven eaten less than I used to over the last couple of years I wanted to ensure that I had enough pro-biotics in my diet.I used to take the straight Acidophilus by Natures Way that I ordered online through my favorite vitamin store, however I was running low and took a peek on the shelves of Sam’s Club to see what they had. I spotted Accu...

We are saturated with ads for vitamins everyday, yet how many of these health promoting products really benefit us the way they claim to? My local TV station KCRA, did an extensive study of the top 5 vitamin companies and subjected their multivitamins to rigorous testing in an independent lab. Surprisingly, only GNC's vitamins contained the purest and most accurate dosage of viable vitamins...

Enervon-C is definitely my favorite multivitamin tablet. My mother was the one who recommended me consuming this multivitamin tablet. The vitamins included in this tablet are 500 mg of Vitamin C, 50 mg of Vitamin B1, 25 mg of Vitamin B2, 10 mg of Vitamin B6, and 5 mcg of Vitamin B12. There are also Calcium Pantotenat and Niacynamide. It contains of a total of 30 tablets (that's intended for...

Vector Energy Bars by Kellogs come four to a box and retail at about $4.36.  This is quite a bit more than I usually spend on granola-type products, but I had a coupon, so I decided to give them a try. I must say that I have a rather neutral opinion of most health foods or vitamin-enriched products.  On one hand, I'm all for eating healthy, and am particularily concerned about eat...

There has been many claims about the use of Omega-3 fish oil. Some of it was exaggerated (as a cure for cancer) and some of it was not (heart-healthy). But, other Wegener's Granulomatosis patients have used this supplement to good effect. So I am going to tell you my story of using this product.About two years ago, my inflammation markers for this disease were high. At one point the markers...

My mother in law is an agent of E. Excel and as such, they are believers of the products, so I was introduced to them. One very good and unique product that I find in E. Excel is Nutrifresh.Nutrifresh is a healt drink, but I consider it a complete drink. It is made of healthy plant foods and is low in cholesterol and fat, but high in phytochemical, antioxidants and soy protein. It is supposed t...

  Immunocal is a product 30 years in the making. It all started when Dr. Buonos wanted to help trauma patients heal faster, and after years of research, study, and trials, Immunocal was created. This all natural health supplement is derived from cow's milk and boosts your immune system. It is the only natural supplement found in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference). Immunocal basic...

Trader Joe's has done it again. This adorable little plastic bear holds a children's chewable multi-vitamin. Yes, they are for kids. However they are just fine for adults too. One dose is two vitamins. They taste kind of chalky-fruity, like you expect from a chewable vitamin, although they don't have that overwhelming orange Vitamin C taste you sometimes find. They are in the shape ...

All right then, I think we've all wished we could find something safe and gentle when we feel a little constipated.  This tends to happen to me (and many others from listening to people talk) when on vacation and off my schedule.  I've found a gentle, 100% natural, herbal laxative that really works and I never worry again about not feeling well away from home.  I found th...

Enervon C tablet is made in the Philippines. It is not a complete vitamin supplement but mostly B-Complex and 500 miligrams of Vitamin C. But it is enough for me. Although the nutrients are not complete, it lives up to what it advertises and what its name implies--energy. I have tried other Vitamin B supplements for energy and supposed to be for stress, but nothing beats Enervon C. I believe th...

Lifepak is not just your ordinary multivitamin. It is the most comprehensive wellness program in the market today. A box of Lifepak includes sixty packets of four capsules each. It contains two mineral, one vitamin and one phyto nutrient capsule. Each packet contains. The following nutrients.Vitamin A (83% as Beta-Carotene 7500 IU 150%from Palm Fruit and Blakeslea trisporaExtracts, Vitamin A Pa...

On my quest to seek out a healthier lifestyle a number of things have changed in my life including getting off of prescription medications.  The drawback to this however, is that due to the health issues I have, I need to do something to ensure that my pain, fatigue and "brain fog" don't run away on me and leave me back where I began in 1993.To ensure that I can keep pace wit...

Can I really be that old?  So old that my vitamin is for mature audiences? Yes, I fit in the category of Adults 50+  that qualify for Equate's Mature Multivitamin formula. It's a combination multivitamin/multimineral tablet. One of the things that it doesn't contain is iron, which I no longer need. Unless you choose a vitamin for older adults, most multivitamins will ...

I'm a big believer in vitamins, even though I seem to only take mine now and then. Recently, I saw a Vitamin B-Complex that was in a liquid form, at Wal-Mart. You are supposed to take one dropper full under your tongue, and hold it there for 30 seconds, before swallowing.  This allows the vitamin to be absorbed more quickly into the body. It has a fairly pleasant taste, though not...

My husband and I both have a problem with swallowing pills, but we still want and need to take a vitamin every day.  So when we found Centrum Liquid, it was like an answer to a prayer.  No more trying to swallow those horse pills.Centrum Liquid is a multivitamin/multimineral supplement.  An 8 fl oz bottle costs about $8.00 at Walmart.  One tablespoon daily is all it takes.&n...

Before you ask, no I am not pregnant. I have been taking prenatal vitamins for almost a year now for my hair, skin, and nails. I know there are some vitamins and supplements out there that are designed to improve the health of your skin, hair, and nails but they were less effective these prenatal vitamins. Some prenatal vitamins are very expensive. I have even seen some for $50! I buy Walgreens...