Calcium & Cardiovascular Health: My Review of the Latest Meta-Analysis – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. An informed criticism of a meta analysis showing a link between calcium supplementation and myocardial infarction.
Women’s Health Interview, October 2010 – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Health problems can come from environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Soy isoflavones and probiotics are helpful. Hormone therapy leads to increased homone dependent cancer.
Increased US Vitamin D Recommendations – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Researchers have estimated that the additional benefits of Vitamin D (normal muscle health, immunity, inflammation, and reproduction and cellular health) occur when people take 1,000-2,000 IU daily. Scientific toxicity reviews show safety up to intakes of 10,000 – 20,000 IU daily.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) Interview, Natural Products Marketplace Magazine, January, 2011 – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager.
Iodine and Exposure to Radioactive Nuclear Emissions – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN,DANLA. Facts about iodine including its health benefits, the recommended daily allowances, and the sources and dangers of radioactive iodine.
Superfruits and ORAC Value – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Superfruits like acai, goji, mangosteen, noni, and pomegranate are high in antioxidant value.
Sleep-Stress Interview, Natural Products Marketplace Magazine – Informed Opinion
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. This article lists natural treatments to reduce stress such as: kava kava, magnesium, L-Theanine, L Tryptophan, Relora, and Lavender.
A Review of Herbs and Supplements for Anxiety
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Many of the researches done to reduce stress have shown benefits for Passion Flower, Kava, St. John’s Wort, Lysine, Arginine, and Magnesium.
Dietary Supplement Options for Pregnant and Lactating Women – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. Beyond a prenatal multiple vitamin, read about the vitamins and minerals that pregnant women and nursing mothers may also want to take.
5,000 Steps a Day to a Healthier You – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. There is good evidence that medications and therapies (and their associated costs) could be reduced if you take 5,000 steps per day.
