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		<title>Vitamins To Clear Skin</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kimberly Edwards</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Tim Gorman
Acne can sometimes be improved with a regimen of vitamins and vitamin supplements.  Vitamins to clear skin are readily available and reasonably priced.
Vitamins to clear skin problems can be found in drugstores or online.  You can also find vitamins to clear skin and acne problems at health or vitamin stores.
Some vitamins [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Tim_Gorman" title="Tim Gorman" target="_blank">Tim Gorman</a></p>
<p>Acne can sometimes be improved with a regimen of vitamins and vitamin supplements.  Vitamins to clear skin are readily available and reasonably priced.</p>
<p>Vitamins to clear skin problems can be found in drugstores or online.  You can also find vitamins to clear skin and acne problems at health or vitamin stores.</p>
<p>Some vitamins to clear skin are Vitamin A and Vitamin B-complex.  These vitamins to clear skin will help maintain healthy skin.</p>
<p>Vitamin B5 is another one of the vitamins to clear skin.  This vitamin plus a cream that contains 20% pantothenic acid by weight should be applied four to six times a day.</p>
<p>Vitamins to clear skin can include <span id="more-7"></span>Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.  Vitamin B6 will help with hormonal balance and Vitamin C improves the immune system as well as promotes healing.</p>
<p>Other vitamins to clear skin are Vitamin E and Zinc.  Zinc is a mineral that promotes healthy skin and healing.  Vitamin E is one of the vitamins to clear skin that is necessary for good skin health.</p>
<p>When you are taking Vitamin E as one of the vitamins to clear skin you should also consider adding 200-400 mcg. of selenium a day.  This will help the vitamin E become more effective.</p>
<p>If you thinking about trying vitamins to clear skin you may want to ask your doctor which ones she recommends.  Your dermatologist may also have some ideas on vitamins to clear skin.</p>
<p>Vitamins to clear skin can really help improve acne.  Find the best combinations of vitamins to clear skin and you may see results within a month or two.</p>
<p>Timothy Gorman is a successful Webmaster and publisher of <a href="http://www.Clear-Skin-Solutions.com" title="Clear-Skin-Solutions.com" target="_blank">Clear-Skin-Solutions.com</a>. He provides more acne clearing solutions, remedies and <a href="http://www.clear-skin-solutions.com/acne-skin-care-products.html" title="acne skin care products" target="_blank">acne skin care products</a> that you can research in your pajamas on his website.</p>
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<p>I hope you enjoyed this installment of Your Vitamins Today!  Until next time&#8230;</p>
<p>Stay Healthy,</p>
<p><strong><em>Kimberly Edwards</em></strong> <img src='http://blognbutter.com/vitamins/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif' alt=':D' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Introduction to B3 Vitamins</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:17:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenney</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Walter Taguchi
Vitamin B3 is not one of the glamour vitamins and is not as commonly understood. That being said, there is a lot of value to be found in these vitamins.
Vitamin B3 is known by several other names. It is also called niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid, and niacinamide. Niacin is the most common of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Walter_Taguchi">Walter Taguchi</a></p>
<p>Vitamin B3 is not one of the glamour vitamins and is not as commonly understood. That being said, there is a lot of value to be found in these vitamins.</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 is known by several other names. It is also called niacin, nicotinamide, nicotinic acid, and niacinamide. Niacin is the most common of these names and is used on nutritional labels frequently. Vitamin B3 is very soluble in hot water and in alcohol. It does not get cooked out of food with the heat of light cooking, but does tend to be lost in cooking water.</p>
<p>The body has the ability to manufacture vitamin B3 from an amino acid known as tryptophane. As with all vitamins, B3 is needed to supplement the body’s production. B3 is stored mostly in the liver and it is absorbed directly through the intestines.</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 has many uses in the body. It is needed in the digestive processes and it also activates various enzymes such as ones that feed the brain, regulate blood pressure, and even control the <span id="more-6"></span>level of cholesterol in the body. There is also a great deal of connection between vitamin B3 and the production of various hormones in the body. These include cortisone, insulin, and thyroxine. Also, the production of just about any sex related hormone is associated with vitamin B3.</p>
<p>Vitamin B3 is also very much involved in the metabolic process. It has a significant role in the breaking down of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. This factor makes it into a very important element in dieting and weight reduction programs that rely on good metabolism. Some of the main sources for vitamin B3 are eggs, liver, wheat germ, and whole grains. Sunflower seeds are very high in B3. Almost all varieties of beans are a good source also.</p>
<p>There are a couple of dietary habits that could indicate a need to increase B3 intake. It is recommended that additional B3 be taken by people with diets that are very high in corn or corn based products. When large amounts of refined sugars or alcohol are consumed, additional B3 would also be required. Vitamin B3 or niacin is an often overlooked nutrient in a healthy eating plan, but the facts about vitamin B3 show it deserves a lot more attention. The human body is a finely tuned and complex machine and vitamin B3 is one of the cogs that make it run</p>
<p>Get the <a href="http://www.dailynutritionfacts.com/nutrition-facts" target="_new">nutritional facts</a> for your favorite food at DailyNutritionalFacts.com</p>
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		<title>Benefits of Liquid Vitamins</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Sep 2007 20:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenney</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways.
They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways.</p>
<p>They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it in its liquid form. Do the advantages of liquid vitamins far outweigh its disadvantages – if there are any?</p>
<p>Read on and find out.</p>
<p><strong>Better or Easier Absorption for Kids</strong><br />
Although liquid vitamins may taste worse than vitamins in flavored, chewable tablet forms, they are however easier to absorb. There are numerous cases in which children have problems with choking, breathing and swallowing simply because of their inability to absorb medication or vitamins in this form.</p>
<p>This is the same problem as well for adults who have lost their ability to control their jaws or are unable to digest anything that is not in liquid form.</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Vitamins are More Effective</strong><br />
Because of its form, liquid vitamins can be assimilated immediately into the blood stream for a more systemic administration of the vitamin and its average absorption rate is approximately 90 to 98%. It is also three to five times more <span id="more-5"></span>concentrated than vitamin pills and this lead to higher bio-activity and greater therapeutic benefits.</p>
<p><strong>The Link between Antioxidants and Liquid Vitamins</strong><br />
Have you ever wondered whether or not liquid vitamins contained oxidants as well? Vitamins E, C and A are examples of antioxidants and they are commonly found in vitamin supplements but what about liquid vitamins?</p>
<p>And the answer is an absolute YES. Liquid vitamins must in fact contain such antioxidants or they’ll prove to be ineffective compared to other vitamins. Remember that the most important of all antioxidants – Vitamins A, C and E – are not internally produced by the body so they must be a regular fixture in our diet.</p>
<p>Antioxidants are our main defense against effects of damaging oxidation reactions. Antioxidants are our best weapons against suffering from any form of cancer. Without it, we are basically weaker and less healthy.</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Vitamins versus Digestive Acids</strong><br />
One reason why people refuse to acknowledge the benefits of liquid vitamins is because of the supposed destruction by digestive acids of any vitamin or mineral that it does not recognize as part of the process of digestion. The opposite is, in fact true. Our digestive system actually prefers or is able to better absorb liquid vitamins and minerals rather than those made in pill or capsule form.</p>
<p>A vitamin pill or tablet has to be digested completely before it can benefit the human body. It must be broken down into absorbable nutrients or only up to thirty percent of it will be absorbed by the human body. Liquid vitamins however provide a better and easier solution for the digestive system. Because it does not depend in any way on mechanical digestion, an estimated 90% of it can be absorbed directly by the body.</p>
<p>It’s vital to remember that digestion does not mainly function to destroy vitamins and minerals but rather to transform them into substances it can use to improve the general constitution of the body.</p>
<p><strong>Liquid Vitamins: Toxic or Not?</strong><br />
Another problem posed is the amount of colloidal minerals found in liquid vitamins. Are they harmful or not?</p>
<p>In truth, even plants and fruits contain a trace of such minerals in them. Apples, for instance, contain 3-5 mg of aluminum as it’s one of the most abundant elements that can be found in the surface of the Earth. But do you hear anyone telling you that apples are dangerous to your health? On the contrary, what we are more likely to hear is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.</p>
<p>And so it must be with liquid vitamins as well. Containing a slight amount of colloidal mineral doesn’t mean it’s bad for our health right away. Colloidal minerals, are above all else, naturally occurring elements and can not therefore be avoided.</p>
<p><strong>You Have a Choice</strong><br />
At the end of the day, however, it’s still up to you whether or not you wish to take vitamin supplements in liquid or solid form. What really matters is what you prefer and which will ultimately work better for you.</p>
<p>To Your Health Through Vitamins!</p>
<p>Kenneth of Edwards<br />
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		<title>B12 Vitamin Basics</title>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The b12 vitamin is just one of the essential b vitamins that are needed to maintain a healthy body and mind. Cobalamin is the alternative name for the 12b vitamin.</p>
<p>The body needs the b12 vitamin for a number of different processes including converting the fats, carbohydrates and proteins from all food that is consumed into energy.</p>
<p>One of the most important processes that the b12 is essential for is to create healthy red blood cells. The prevention of heart disease relies on the production of healthy blood cells and therefore the b12 vitamin is vital. The b12 vitamin is also vital for keeping the immune system functioning at its maximum efficiency.</p>
<p>Not only this, but the b12 vitamin also works to form the protective covering of all the nerve cells in the body.</p>
<p>The production of red blood cells is not the only type of cells that the b12 vitamin is essential for. In fact, all of the cells in the body require the <span id="more-4"></span>b12 vitamin, including white blood cells and nerve cells. The white blood cells are an important part of the immune system and without the b2 vitamin the effectiveness of the immunity of the body to germs and viruses is heavily reduced.</p>
<p>The nerve cells need the b12 vitamin to create the fatty layer that will protect them from damage. The brain cells are particularly open to disease and damage if there is not enough b12 vitamin present to form this protective layer.</p>
<p>Even though the b12 vitamin is involved in so many essential processes the actual recommended daily amount that a body needs is quite small. The fact is that the majority of people consume much more of the b12 vitamin than their body actually requires.</p>
<p>The only issue is that the body cannot absorb the b12 vitamin very easily and has to create its own aid to the process. The intrinsic factor that the body produces helps the body to absorb the b12 vitamin that it needs from food but this still amounts to only half of the total b12 vitamin available.</p>
<p>A deficiency in the b12 is extremely rare in most people and is made even less likely because the body can recycle the b12 vitamin that it already has absorbed.</p>
<p>A few groups of people may develop anaemia due to a lack of b12 vitamin in their diet. Young children often have a problem getting enough of the b12 vitamin because they may be extremely fussy eaters and it is important to encourage them to eat as wide a variety of foods as possible.</p>
<p>This is not only the case with the b12 vitamin but is true for all essential vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p>Be Healthy!</p>
<p>Kenney of Edwards<br />
Blog-n-Butter<br />
Director</p>
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		<title>Should I Take A Vitamin Supplement?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 23:25:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Taking a Vitamin Supplement
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Taking a Vitamin Supplement</p>
<p>There are a number of essential vitamins that the body needs to function properly and it is possible to take these in the form f a vitamin supplement.</p>
<p>The majority of people do not have a balanced diet and they may be lacking in certain vitamins which means that they require a vitamin supplement to ensure that they do not have a deficiency of an essential vitamin. A health professional or dietary technician is the best person to give advice on any vitamin supplement that a person should take.</p>
<p>It is important to seek professional advice before taking any vitamin supplement. This is because there are some vitamins that can be toxic if <span id="more-3"></span>too much is consumed and a vitamin supplement may not be appropriate if there is enough of the vitamin already in the food a person eats.</p>
<p>Some categories of people may require more types of vitamin supplement than others. Vegetarians are often deficient in certain vitamins that are only found in animal products, for example, and a vitamin supplement is the ideal solution to this problem. Vegetarians do need to be aware that some vitamin supplement manufacturing processes involve animal products and it is important for them to read the labels.</p>
<p>A large number of synthetic vitamin supplement products are available which will enable a vegetarian to take them without contravening their dietary beliefs or needs.</p>
<p>Children will often need a vitamin supplement, especially when they are extremely young. This is because a lot of children do not eat a sufficient variety of foods in their early years and a vitamin supplement can help compensate for this natural deficiency.</p>
<p>Breast feeding has long been recommended as a source of all the essential nutrients but women who choose not to or are unable to bottle feed may be concerned as to whether their baby needs a vitamin supplement. The large majority of baby milk formulas contain additional vitamins to prevent the need for a vitamin supplement to be given.</p>
<p>It is important to discuss any concerns over the need for a baby or child to take a vitamin supplement with a health professional to ensure that the correct solution is found.</p>
<p>Elderly people or those suffering from certain diseases or illnesses are other groups of people that may need to take a vitamin supplement. The body may often need a vitamin supplement to compensate for a person not being able to consume the recommended daily allowance of certain vitamins through their normal diet.</p>
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