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This question routinely comes up in the dietary supplement
industry. According to the FDA, there is no evidence that
demonstrates or suggests that magnesium stearate or stearic acid
when used in dietary supplements presents a hazard. In fact,
magnesium stearate is an important ingredient in the manufacture of
supplements. There are few, if any, acceptable substitutes in most
cases. Swanson Health Products feels confident in the quality and
safety of our supplements produced with magnesium...Read More »
Question: I do not currently take any vitamins
or supplements. I'm not sure what I should be taking to suit
my age and lifestyle. I am 36 years old, mother of 2
children, and teach high impact aerobics 3-4 times a
week. Should I be taking calcium? Something to help
protect my joints?
We get this type of question often here at Swanson Health Products, but it's one of the harder ones to answer. Why? Well, each one of us has a unique set of conditions, a unique body. What's perfect for one isn't...Read More »
Question: If I buy the Organic Freeze Dried
Aloe Vera Powder, do I add it to water or juice? Does it have any
taste? Does it have the same benefits as Aloe Juice?Aloe Vera Powder delivers the same nutrition as regular aloe vera juice, it just comes in a more space-saving and lighter package. Our Organic Freeze Dried Aloe Vera Powder, for example, comes in a nice 50 gram jar and provides the same servings as 33 8-oz glasses of fresh aloe vera juice. This makes it easy to take with you on the go...Read More »
Question: I'm wondering if heat will spoil Krill oil?. My
bottle got warm by sitting on the counter with the sun shining on
it, also the dishwasher was on which warmed up the
counter.
This is a common question about liquid filled softgels in general (even for normal capsules and tablets). The best indication of whether or not temperature has affected the quality of the supplement is by looking to see if the softgels themselves have sort of melted together or coagulated in any way. If it's been...
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This is a common question about liquid filled softgels in general (even for normal capsules and tablets). The best indication of whether or not temperature has affected the quality of the supplement is by looking to see if the softgels themselves have sort of melted together or coagulated in any way. If it's been...
Question: Would supplements cause you to have
Gout......MSM, calcium, mushroom complex, etc????
Gout is caused by having higher-than-normal levels of uric acid in your body. This may occur if:
- Your body makes too much uric acid
- Your body has a hard time getting rid of uric acid
- You overindulge in meat, seafood or alcohol
Question: You have explained the
differences between Acetyl L-Carnitine and L-Carnitine and
listed a few other "carnitines" but what about N-Acetyl
Carnitine (NAC)? Where does that fit in and what is it
used for?
N-Acetyl Carnitine is simply another name for what is usually marketed as Acetyl L-Carnitine for brain and nerve support. Bear in mind that the abbreviation NAC is also used for N-Acetyl Cysteine, which is a precursor for glutathione synthesis in the body. Sometimes the use of...
N-Acetyl Carnitine is simply another name for what is usually marketed as Acetyl L-Carnitine for brain and nerve support. Bear in mind that the abbreviation NAC is also used for N-Acetyl Cysteine, which is a precursor for glutathione synthesis in the body. Sometimes the use of...
Question: What is the difference between your lycopene
products and Fruitflow. Your advertisement says Fruitflow is
Lycoperisicon esculentum. This is the scientific name for tomato.
Lycopene comes from the skin and seeds of tomatoes. So what is the
difference? Is there more lycopene in Fruitflow than your other
lycopene products?
Lycopene is just one nutrient that can be derived from tomatoes. Fruitflowdelivers another group of nutrients that is derived from tomatoes. Yes, you’re exactly right...Read More »
Any plant-based Omega-3 EFA supplement has the Omega-3 in the form of Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) which is a precursor that the body can convert into EPA and DHA, the primary active Omega-3s. Fish Oil already has the Omega-3 in the EPA/DHA form, so you don’t need to worry about how well you are converting ALA. From what we’ve read, conversion of ALA to EPA/DHA is only about 5% to begin with, but high Linoleic Acid (from polyunsaturated cooking oils like corn, safflower, sunflower, soybean,...
Question: I would like to know if Xylitol is good for
diabetics. Will it raise the blood sugar or will it not. I
believe Stevia is supposed to be good for you and not raise your
blood sugar but it has an after taste.
Xylitol is a very good alternative to sugar because it doesn’t have the glycemic index as sugar has. There is no negative aftertaste, but as with any powder product, some people like the taste and some don’t. As for your diabetes, we can't make any recommendation there as that would...
Question: Isn't DHA more important
than EPA? Body needs both but I'm seeing that just DHA would be
more beneficial. Is that right? Also this calamarine... is this
better than fish oil?
DHA and EPA are both important as they are both Essential Fatty Acids. But DHA is commonly more desired because it helps support brain health and memory (which I’m sure we can all use), whereas the EPA helps promote cardiovascular health, skin health and offers other benefits that other EFAs give. Because of...
DHA and EPA are both important as they are both Essential Fatty Acids. But DHA is commonly more desired because it helps support brain health and memory (which I’m sure we can all use), whereas the EPA helps promote cardiovascular health, skin health and offers other benefits that other EFAs give. Because of...
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