I woke up the other morning with a really bad sore throat. As soon as I told anyone, I started recieveing all kinds of advice. Take some zinc and vitamin C. Drink lots of hot fluid. Start taking echinacea to build up you immune system. Listening to all the advice made my throat feel better a few days later.There are so many vitamins and supplements out there from vendors like Puritan's Pride that work just as good, if not better than OTC medication. I decided to find out what the top searched vitamins and supplements were on AOL Search.
Melatonin is at the top of our list and is used to treat insomnia. Niacin can help reduce cholesterol and folic acid can help prevent serious birth defects in pregnant women.
I was actually surprised to see ephedra on list. This dietary supplement found in diet pills stimulates the nervous system can cause high blood pressure and heart attacks. As of June 2007, the sale of ephedra-containing dietary supplements remains illegal in the United States, due to the health risks.
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Top Searched Vitamins and Supplements on AOL Search:
1. Melatonin
2. Potassium
3. Vitamin D
4. Fish Oil
5. Niacin
6. Magnesium
7. Folic Acid
8. Ephedra
9. Vitamin C
10. Calcium
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Reader Comments (Page 4 of 6)
61. A great product for staph infections, mrsa, and other open sore diseases in Manuka Honey 15 to 17 grade strength-sore throats, and low immune systems also. Quite a bit of info on this product and what it does is on the internet under "Manuka Honey".
Posted at 11:29PM on Apr 20th 2008 by kbobkat1
62. Manuka Honey has amazing healing applications for MRSA, Staph infections, sore throats, and immune system problems. Not only have we seen this 1st hand, but have read and researched several articles on this wonderful product. I recommend 15 to 17% strength. I don't sell it, I don't sell any products, but am an advocate of natural, proven remedies.
Posted at 11:34PM on Apr 20th 2008 by kbobkat1
63. How can I get ahold of Big Al who lowered his cholesterol? Thanks
Posted at 11:51PM on Apr 20th 2008 by Gloria
64. Ephedra was actually made illegal due to pressure from the pharma industry. Ephedra, used safely for over 5,000 years had become a multi-million dollar industry due to it's effectiveness while it was not subject to FDA controls and made big pharma no profits -- in reality, no heart attacks, rapes, revolutions were ever truly attributed to ephedra, only hysterical rumors. Pharma created the hysteria and replaced ephedra with ephadrine,and other synthetic copies of which meth is now manufactured in labs all over America. That's the ugly truth!
Posted at 11:55PM on Apr 20th 2008 by Doug
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Posted at 11:59PM on Apr 20th 2008 by Ed Stutzman
66. 22 years ago when I first retired I was on medication for enlarged prostrate, Asthma inhalers 4 puffs, 4 times per day, caught about 6 colds per year that all ended up in sinus infections for which I took anti-biotics. I would be out of breath walking up 1 flight of stairs. I knew there had to be a better way. I studied everything I could find on natural alternatives & supplements. I threw out all the FDA/AMA/drug company poisons (medicines), and started taking all natural supplements. Today, at the age of 73 I am an all-star league softball player, a multiple medal winner in the senior olympics, have no need for viagra, and take NO medicines. I get about 1 cold every 2 years, which I usually knock out within 24 hours, and haven't had a sinus infection since I threw out the medicine. Educate yourself and go natural with the right supplements for the right problems!
Posted at 12:02AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Ron Sarson
67. I have taken supplements for many years now. The best multivitamin I have found is availbale from Urban Nutrition and contains 2-AEP (amino ethanol phosphate) which makes the vitamins more bioavailable and/or absorbable and delivers the apopriate amounts of supplementation needed on a daily basis. I take a handful or so other supplelments including 2 hybrid Co Q 10/Omega 3 fish oil capsules. Since having gone on this healthy supplement daily diet, I have a ton more energy and even when I feel I cannot get up due to poor sleeping habits to my own detriment. I get up and feel like I just gulped down 2 Red Bulls without the harsh chemicals and caffeine. I could go on and on about each supplement I take, but let it be sufficient to say that eating healthy and taking your daily supplements is a need and not just a novelty. I feel that I am living proof of that. Any comments? I will write back as soon as I can.
Posted at 12:15AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Ryan
68. EAT AT LEAST ONE ORANGE A DAY. ORANGES HAVE A LOT OF THINGS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU AS WELL AS VITAMIN C.
Posted at 12:18AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Charles Carter
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Posted at 12:27AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Ruben
70. I agree alternative medicine can be the best! I've found Flaxseed Oil supplements (Omega 3) to be better than Fish Oil (according to some nutritionists and personal experience)! New on my list is Melatonin (does help to gently aid sleep) and Magnetic Therapy Mattress pads (reduces pain and aches) which are both available through AVON (my website is www.youravon.com/yaguero). Here's another thing to try -- grind your medicine and vitamins -- they absorb or assimilate faster (some that are coated are later found in septic fields!!LOL) Even if the pill cannot be ground -- at least try to cut it to aid your digestive system. Good health to all!
Posted at 12:45AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Yvonne
71. Importance of vitamin K outlined in the scientific literature
Two separate articles published recently in the scientific literature have outlined the importance of vitamin K to good health.
Results of a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Nutrition suggest that an adequate intake of menaquinone (a form of vitamin K) could be important for the prevention of coronary heart disease. The study showed that vitamin K-dependent proteins inhibited vascular (aortic) calcification, and that the relative risk of coronary heart disease mortality was reduced when dietary vitamin K intake increased. The findings adjusted for age, gender, body mass index, smoking, diabetes, and other risk factors. (J Nutr, vol. 134, November 2004).
Meanwhile, it was reported in the October issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that vitamin K may play a role in bone metabolism, with low vitamin K intake associated with low bone density and increased risk of osteoporotic fracture in young girls. The four-year study measured bone mineral content and the markers of bone formation and bone resorption in 25 girls who consume a typical US diet. Additional randomized supplementation trials are needed to further understand the potential benefits of the studied form of vitamin K on bone acquisition in growing children. However, the recent findings suggested that better vitamin K status was associated with decreased bone turnover in healthy girls. (Amer J Clin Nutr, Vol. 80, October 2004).
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Posted at 1:13AM on Apr 21st 2008 by nh54bound
72. I believe in supplimentation. I take a multi vitamin and a handful of other suppliments every day. They are my Health Insurance-they keep me healthy-with all the bugs going around-especially at my work-I either do not get sick at all, or if I do I only start to get sick and then my body immune system fights it off. I get my suppliments at vitacost.com or at Super Suppliments. I love the comment that You are responsible for your own health by LeAnne that was made earlier. Americans are decrying the health isurance crisis. I have never seen so many whimpy and whining people about this issue. The best Health Plan that one can have is eating a healthy diet with fresh fruits and vegtable, legumes, nuts and seeds and lean meats, omitting processed and fast foods, exercizing regularly and supplimentation. We cannot rely on the so called professional medical establishment to take care of our health. Remember that they are "practicing medicine". They over prescribe prescription drugs-often many are dangerous and addictive and many do not know much about nutrition and supplimentation. I think we need to learn as much as possible about how your bodies works, nutrition and suplimentation. That is the key to being healthy.
Posted at 1:26AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Jana Meehan
73. I am a 50 year old man that was diagnosed 10 years ago with prostate and colon cancer. My chances were very slim and nil at the beginning. I told my self that I was too young to give up die. So, I remained a "model patient", did all what the doctors told me to do, took all my meds, slepts well, (if I could), chemo treatment. Then one day i found a german physician and started using flax oil 400mg on up along with cottage cheese as a daily diet, and along with plenty of fruits, and more so in bananas. I started seeing and feeling results within 6 months. I am now in remission and I still maintain flax oil,cottage cheese, and good healthy foods, such as wild salmon, tuna fish, brown rice, shrimp, except I do stay away from a lot of red meats, thats just my own choice. Oh yes, I eat plenty of oatmeal and I mix my flax oil with organic or natural peanut butter. Exercise (walk 3 miles, slowly. The bottom line is that alternative medicine can slow down the rate of cancer or even whipe it out, but big medicine blocks all attempts to promote even more use of vitamins and herbs versus their large drug companies. I am a real survivor and truly believe that alternative medicine saved my life along with my higher power. Keep taking your vitamins,,,, they work,, even with little children,,,, Michael Rowe, Indiana
Posted at 1:39AM on Apr 21st 2008 by rowehn
74. I have been taking Vitamen E, the over the counter types for over 25 years and I believe that it has kept the aging spots from appearing on my hands and body. i will be 72 in October of this year. Also I take Vitamen C with rose hips along with the mix capsule of Calsium, Magnisium, Zinc; and feel that they have helped me as well.
Posted at 1:57AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Lawrence H. Mensching
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Posted at 2:24AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Debbie
76. I ahve found through out the years that Cod liver oil definately works for your joints. When I go with out it for a few days, my knees, neck and feet really hurt and crack when moving. I start back on the cod liver oil and the joints magicly just straighten up and get back to normal. It really works and have tested it for more than 10 years.
Posted at 2:33AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Cris
77. Save your money, eat a balanced diet.
Posted at 2:55AM on Apr 21st 2008 by Liz
78. i used to have to take antibiotics every three to four months, this was 15 years ago, since then i have had one sinus infection which required anti biotics. How did i do this Echinacea. i take two capsules daily.
Posted at 3:57AM on Apr 21st 2008 by k mac
79. I believe in supplements. I suggest that you check out Co-enzyme Q-10. I have used it for about 12 years. It is THE supplement that aids all functions of the body. Did not notice it one the report above.
Posted at 4:29AM on Apr 21st 2008 by maurnenstr
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Posted at 4:44AM on Apr 21st 2008 by dave