Often we find that supplements that we have relied on for centuries have become even more valuable. Also of importance are new supplements on the market that need to be introduced to the public to fight existing diseases.

Read new information about three old friends of the vitamin industry, and meet an exciting newcomer in supplement news.

Coral Calcium

Calcium could be the key nutrient needed to help you lose weight, according to a growing consensus of new research examining the mineral. Calcium not only helps with hypertension, the research shows: it also appears to support healthy physiology in a way that results in the loss of excess body fat.

However, there is a major misconception with all this talk about calcium: people think that if calcium helps them lose weight, then drinking cow's milk or eating cheese pizza is the way to go about getting that calcium, and that's just plain bad thinking.

Cow's milk is associated with all sorts of chronic stagnation disorders such as asthma, constipation and sinus infections. As for cheese, it is very high in both saturated fat and sodium.

Coral calcium supplements offer a convenient way to take regular doses of the mineral, and plants like broccoli are naturally loaded with precisely the form of calcium your body wants.

One last thought, to make sure you don't lose the calcium you already have, do not drink soft drinks, which have been proven to strip calcium right from your bones.

Ester C

Ester C is a unique chemical composition that promotes absorption and delayed excretion of vitamin C. This was demonstrated by a laboratory study that found that Ester C can increase the levels of vitamin C within immune cells.

In a 60 day study, 168 healthy participants who took 500 mg of Ester C twice per day, reported feeling healthier as compared to a placebo group. Additionally, the subjects who took Ester C reported 77% fewer seasonal issues as compared to the previous winter.

In a recently published study, individuals sensitive to acidic foods were given one gram of vitamin C as ascorbic acid or as Ester C. Subjects reported heartburn "significantly more frequent and severe after intake of ascorbic acid" and subjects rated Ester C as tolerated "very good" significantly more than ascorbic acid.

For anyone who has difficulty tolerating vitamin C, it is comforting to know that Ester C is non-acidic and gentler on the stomach than ordinary vitamin C.

Whey Protein

Whey protein is an excellent protein choice for individuals of all ages who value the role of a healthy diet in helping to maintain and improve their health.

Whey protein is unsurpassed as a source of the essential amino acids required in the daily diet. Essential amino acids are the building blocks for healthy muscles, skin, nails and other body tissue.

Whey protein is a rich source of branched chain amino acids, containing the highest known levels of any natural food source.

Whey protein is an excellent source of the essential amino acid, leucine. Research has shown that individuals who exercise benefit from diets high in leucine and have more lean muscle tissue and less body fat compared to individuals whose diet contains lower levels of leucine. Whey protein isolate has approximately 50% more leucine than soy protein isolate.

Whey protein is a soluble, easy to digest protein and is efficiently absorbed into the body. Whey protein helps individuals maintain a healthy immune system by increasing the levels of glutathione in the body. Glutathione is an anti-oxidant required for a healthy immune system.

Greens Protein 8 in 1

Greens Protein 8 in 1 is a great tasting, nutrient-rich, complete, whole food drink mix that contains a blend of eight products in one!

1. Whole Food Multivitamins - Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains whole foods that are rich in naturally occurring, highly assimilated vitamins and minerals.

2. Enzymes to Assist in Nutrient Digestion and Absorption and Reduce Inflammation - Optimal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract ensures that digestion and absorption of nutrients critical to good health happens efficiently.

3. Hypoallergenic Pea Protein Isolate; a plant based protein that yields a high biological value (65.4%). The BV is an accurate indicator of the biological activity of protein. It measures the actual amount of protein deposited per gram of protein absorbed.

4. Patented Fiber Protection. The recommended daily fiber intake based on a 2000 calorie diet is 25 grams per day. Greens Protein 8 in 1 has added patented fiber that yields nearly 20 per cent of the RDA fiber requirements to help fortify and protect your intestinal tract.

5. Antioxidant Protection - Antioxidants are our best defense against the damaging effects of free radicals on our cells. It is vital to include adequate amounts of antioxidant rich nutrients, like those found in fresh vegetables, to help fight free radicals every day.

6. Gentle Detoxification and Cleansing. Greens Protein 8 in 1 contains amino acids and herbal detoxifiers to purify and cleanse your blood and help remove destructive toxins, such as heavy metals and pollutants, that we ingest every day.

7. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that play an important role in digestion, proper metabolism and overall health.

8. The Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA′s) leucine, isoleucine and valine are important, essential amino acids that positively affect skeletal muscle growth, enhance fat loss, help to stimulate protein synthesis and inhibit its breakdown.

Benefits of Greens Protein 8 in 1:

• Balances blood sugar levels.

• Enhances the immune system.

• Helps to neutralize excess acidity.

• Naturally and gently helps to detoxify our system.

• Improves digestive function and increases regularity.

• Provides excellent antioxidant protection against free radicals.

• Increases energy levels naturally without the use of stimulants.

• Provides a wide variety of nutrients to support cellular metabolism.

• Increases mental acuity by providing nutrients essential for brain function.

• Establishes a proper pH in the intestines leading to a healthy colon environment.

As with any vitamin or supplement, please consult your doctor before taking. Author Beverly Terhune speaks from 35 years of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis and shares her experience, strength & hope on how to lead a healthy, substance-free life.

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