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Can you give me a comparison difference between the krill oil you guys recommend and Dr. Mercola’s Astaxanthin? Can you also tell me your opinion on his Ubiquinol CoQ10 and the CoQ10 you guys recommend? I am running low and need to reorder
Thanks in advance!!
since brands & honesty in ingriedients are very important why havent you done a study on the green coffee beans to know which Brands to buy would be very helpful for us consumers Thanks Rick
Hello Ricky; that is an excellent question. Though we haven’t done a study that actually names brands and evaluates them, we do have an excellent article on this site which thoroughly outlines what the smart consumer should look for in a green coffee bean product. Here is a link to that article:
http://aprovenyou.com/wp/2013/01/how-to-choose-a-green-bean-coffee-supplement/
Perhaps we will conduct a brand-by-brand study at some point in the future. In the meantime, I believe you will find that by gauging any particular brand against the advice/findings in that article, you will have a much better idea of its potential effectiveness!
I hope this helps!
Please help. I have recently learned about Moringa Oleifera. Multi-level marketing company ZIJA International rep. tells me I can take the moringa drink in place of my multi-vitamins. Is it a good idea to use moringa instead of multi-vitamins? Also, I have learned that moringa tree can be grown in USA. Does moringa grown in USA have same nutritional value as that grown in India or at least similar? What about simply eating the leaves and seeds from moringa grown here?
Hey Sue! While it is true that the moringa oleifera trees are very bountiful in vitamins and minerals, with every part of the tree consumable and containing different nutrients, the only person who could tell you if it is okay to actually replace your multivitamins would be your doctor. Since we’re not doctors, we can’t tell you for sure if that would be okay, for the moringa oliefera does contain most of your daily vitamin and mineral needs, but likely not all. At least not for everyone, since everyone and their personal needs are different. Here is some good stuff to know about the moringa oleifera that you can tell your doctor when you consult with him:
One half cup of cooked leaves will meet your daily recommendation for Vitamins A and C
One half cup of pods (raw) will supply your Vitamin C requirement for a day
One ounce of raw leaves contains the recommended daily amount of Vitamin C
Ounce per ounce it contains 6 to 7 times the amount of Vitamin C in orange juice
Moringa leaves contain 3 to 5 times more beta-carotene than carrots
3 oz of moringa powder contains more than 10 times the recommended daily amount of Vitamin E
Ounce per ounce Moringa leaves contain over 3 times the iron as found in spinach or roast beef
Moringa leaves contain 3 times the amount of potassium as bananas
Ounce per ounce Moringa leaves contain 4 times the amount of calcium found in milk
The seeds can be eaten raw similar to edamame, the pods can be cooked much like okra; the leaves can be eaten raw in a salad, or cooked like collards or other greens. The leaves can be dried and powdered and used in drinks or teas. So it has a myriad of ways that it can be consumed and enjoyed. The flowers can be used as a natural pesticide, as insects and other pests are repelled by the flower essence, yet they are not armful at all for human consumption. Seed extract is also used to purify water. Also, as far as I can tell, the tree can pretty much be grown anywhere and if properly taken care of should contain the same, or at least very close to, nutritional value.
I hope this was helpful!
This month`s code Please.
Have you done any research on supplements which support prostate health? I’ve heard of Super Beta Prostate but am unfamiliar with the manufacturer. Any recommendations?
homeMeD
Hey, hope you’re doing well. I wasn’t able to load a full label for that product, currently when you click on Ingredients on their website it always seems to go to the homepage which doesn’t have much info on the product. Using a search engine I found what I think is the product label, but it only shows the Supplement Facts portion of the label so I’m not positive it’s the correct one. This supplement has a lot of minerals and trace elements, which I know zinc in particular has been shown to be great for prostate health. Omega-3 and green tea seem to be very good for prostate health, but they are not in this particular supplement. I don’t really use many formula-based supplements, like for prostate health or blood-pressure, I prefer to take zinc, krill oil, and vitamins and minerals separately.
“There is considerable evidence across populations that the more red meat a man eats, the higher his risk of developing prostate cancer. Meat contains high amounts of arachadonic acid [an Omega-6 fatty acid that promotes inflammation]. Some byproducts of arachadonic acid have promoted prostate cancer in animals (24). Preliminary reports have suggested that frequently eating well-done steak or cured meats is a risk factor.”
“An antioxidant-dense diet made up primarily of whole plant foods (vegetables, fruit, whole grains, nuts, and seeds) provides a good antioxidant foundation. Certain foods like pomegranates, tomatoes, dark leafy greens, deeply colored fruits, and cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, and the like) are especially dense with protective antioxidants.”
These quotes are excerpts from a free, full-text article from a scientific journal about prostate health:
http://www.arch-espanoles-de-urologia.es/apartados/sumarios/popup.php?&ano=2011&id=64-08-11
Thank you so much for your response. I will research this article and pass it on to my husband. You are a great source of helpful information
What product do you guys recommend for a Children’s Vitamin, my boys are currently 3 and 5 and we have been giving them Shaklee’s children’s but was curious as to your recommendations
Jeff told me to forward my question to you. I took a simply raspberry keytone pill and put it in warm water to disolve. After a little while the pill opened and out came lots of small white needle shaped crystals that looked like they were made out of plastic.These crystals didnt dissolve after waiting 2 days. Can you explain why and what they are?
jc
Hi Jc! Checking with the simply raspberry ketones manufacturer here’s what we were advised: White needles are what ketones are definitely supposed to look like, in water, anyway. Of course, our digestive system isn’t made up of water, the stomach acid is better able to break those “needle shaped ketone krystals” down in the digestion process. This is why we generally are not able to receommend a liquid ketone product. The krystals are a more complete version of the ketone, and not much is known about the “process” converting them into a liquid.
Thanks so much for the info! How to I cancel my trial membership?
I’m reading a lot of positive remarks on xtend-life.com(‘s)enteric coated multivitamins, but have also read the following:I’m not sure if there’s some misunderstanding or not, but the reason you can’t find an enteric coated multivitamin/mineral complex is that one shouldn’t exist. Minerals need to start breaking down in the stomach because the acidity level in the rest of the intestinal tract just isn’t good enough to break down minerals enough to get the nutrition from it. Vitamins aren’t as hard to digest, but they should go through the full route of digestion to get the most benefit and to minimize the indigestion (especially with the fat-soluble vitamins… undigested fat can actually come out as oily stools which can also leak out).
If you are having a problem with getting an upset stomach from a regular multivitamin, then I would suggest taking it in the middle of a meal. If that doesn’t help, then you could try one without Iron (as that’s a more common stomach irritant). If that still doesn’t help, then you may be allergic to something in the multiple and may have to take separate nutrients to avoid what is giving you the reaction. Good luck and I hope I helped!
Source(s):
Health/nutrition classes and personal research in my role as a Product Specialist for a vitamin company
Do you have any research or opinions? Thanks
Hi Coffeenip! That’s a great research subject. Seems there are a lot of vitamins and other types of medications that have an enteric coating. The enteric coating is considered to be a phthalate. Phthalates are present in many places — toys, shampoos, perfumes, deodorants, wall and floor coverings and even IV tubes. Although early research focused on the danger of phthalates to infants and children, recent evidence suggests there is also a link between these compounds and cancer in adults. According to wikipedia, phthalates are being phased out of many products in the United States, Canada, and Europe over health concerns.
So, enteric coating may have a good reason, but it is made of phthalates. Now, since we’re not doctors, anytime you’re taking a medication or dietary supplement and you have a concern about them, it is always best to consult a health care professional.
I hope this was helpful!
I was wondering if you guys/gals could recommend a good product for spirulina and chlorella, i bought my first bottle of red krill today and can’t wait to try it!
Also, can you give me your opinions on Shaklee multivitamins and melaleuca multivitamins compared to the brand Foundation, i purchased the foundation and have been taking shaklee for some time now but they are so expensive, any input is greatly appreciated!
Hey, hope you’re doing well. One thing about Shaklee’s multivitamin Vita-Lea is they use Vitamin K1 instead of K2 like is used in Foundation; also they have less than half the Vitamin K of Foundation. Another important fact here is that taking calcium without Vitamin K2 can actually be bad for you because Vitamin K2 is required for the hormone – osteocalcin – that regulates the mineralization of bones and teeth. It gives osteocalcin the ability to move calcium into bones. (1) Without enough vitamin K2, calcium can settle in our arteries and joints. Vitamin K2 also helps with heart health, diabetes, Leukemia, and many other conditions.
The form of calcium that they used, dicalcium phosphate, can be bad for people with certain stomach or digestive conditions which are described in this Livestrong.com link. (3) According to the National Library of Medication, and the National Institutes of Health calcium phosphate may also interact with a variety of medications.
(1) http://aprovenyou.com/wp/vitamin-k/
(2) http://www.livestrong.com/article/147763-negative-effects-of-dicalcium-phosphate/
The Melaleuca multivitamins that I’ve found don’t seem to contain any Vitamin K, but they contain calcium so they run into the same issue as the Shaklee ones. They apparently use four different kinds of calcium as well, two of the forms, calcium carbonate and citrate are the less expensive and less absorbed form, and they also contain dicalcium phosphate which I mentioned previously. This link explains some of the most common forms of calcium which are used. (3)
(3) http://aprovenyou.com/wp/calcium-supplements/
Hi Bfincher517! Currently we can not offer a recommendation for spirulina or chlorella, primarily because there just isn’t sufficient research or studies done for either one to support any of the health claims. In fact there were some warnings about taking chlorella. MedlinePlus warns that chlorella and other forms of green and blue-green algae can be hazardous to your health. They tend to retain pollutants and poisons such as heavy metals, toxic bacteria and microcystins, a possibly carcinogenic poisonous product of all algae.
Hope this was helpful!
I have some questions. Do I need to become a Paid subscriber to do so, or can I ask here? Also, when you answer, do I have to search for my answer or do you answer directly to my e-mail address??
Hey Patty, you don’t have to be a paid subscriber to ask questions here. If you want, you can request for the person who responds to you to email you the answer after they post it. You don’t have to include your email address in the question/post though because it shows up next to your name on our end.
I just started using GC50…it states: ’1 capsule 3 times a day 30 minutes before each meal’. I only eat 2 meals a day. Either breakfast OR lunch and dinner, no snacks and rarely dessert…I would forget to eat a third meal, it’s just not natural to me.
So far, I’ve only taken it 30 minutes before those 2 meals. Since it says 3 times a day, can I take 1 capsule without a meal or is taking it only twice a day ok?
Thanks!
Hi Wicked54! The reason it’s recommended to be taken 30 minutes before a meal is because the chlorogenic acid in the green coffee bean boosts your metabolism by preventing the release of glucose into the blood stream. So if you have the green coffee been extract working in your system by the time you eat, it works much more efficiently in achieving the desired weight loss effect. We always recommend, for best results, to take your supplements as recommended by the manufacturer. However, since we’re not doctors, anytime you have a specific question regarding changing the recommended dosage, it is always best to contact your health care professional.
I hope this was helpful!
My question was not answered sufficiently…I will rephrase my question. I only eat 2 meals a day. The dosage says 3 times a day. Will the product still work only taking it 2 times a day?
Do you have a return policy?
No reply from the Geeks…I will not be returning customer.
Hey, sorry we missed your question earlier. It’s hard to say if the product will still work if you only take it twice a day as many supplements have a certain threshold dosage where if you take less than recommended then you’ll see little to no results. So it’s possible that you’d still see results if you didn’t take a product three times a day as recommended on the label.
Hi..I’m new here…but I don’t see anything on Garcinia Cambogia. What’s the skinny on this supplement? I already bought it, but now I am afraid to try it because I am taking lexapro 10mg…even my doctor doesn’t have an answer (many times people are told to consult their doctors, but they usually don’t have a clue) but since you guys (gals) seem to really check out your info, I hope you can help me!
Hi Jeanne! I wish I had better advice, but there doesn’t seem to be any documentation one way or the other. My best advice would be to contact the manufacturer of your product, or to perhaps ask your pharmacist.
I am sorry I cannot be of more help.
First of all I’m a newby, so I don’t know if my last queston on Cholestral got lost, need some answers of a supplement that will lower this prolem as to go back on the statins!
Thanks
Hi Divagram! I am afraid that my best advice would be to consult with your healthcare providers regarding the possiblity of begining a krill oil regimen. After all, we aren’t doctors, and your doctors would be in the best possible place to advise how something might affect your particular health and current treatment regimen.
I hope that helps
Hi Divagram… Geek 10 is right he/she can’t give medical advice. however I can tell you what I just read in my monthly letter fro Dr Julian Whitaker who is quite disturbed at the way Big Pharma is trying to push the threshold of when its “approved” to prescribe statins….. well darn it I an’t find the news letter. So the best thing I can suggest is to Google Dr Julian Whitaker. He is also on the radio .
My wife bought a two bottles of Qunol Mega CoQ10 ubiquinol and I want to use them up before I replace with one of your recommended products. Do you have any information on the Qunol product, please?
Qunol Mega CoQ10 is much more effective than ubiquinone, but it’s not the most effective form of ubiquinol available. The ubiquinol supplement that we recommend, CoQFusion http://www.aprovenproduct.com/products/view/ubiquinol is much more effective, because it utilizes a patented system that takes fat-soluble ubiquinol and diffuses it into tiny droplets less than 100 nanometers wide. This makes the supplement very easy for the lining of your digestive system to absorb. Scientific studies found 696% more ubiquinol in the bloodstream of those who used this system compared with those who took those other ubiquinol supplements. (Xian-Liu et al, 2009).
I’ve included a link about CoQ10 and the increased absorption technology:
http://aprovenyou.com/wp/the-problem-with-ubiquinol-supplements-2/
The Qunol product also has gelatin in it so vegans wouldn’t want to use it.
I am very interested in the Green Coffee Bean extract, for weight loss, (I am currently using your Rasberry Ketones). My question is is it ok to use the two at the same time? Is the product you thing is the “best” available, made from organic coffee beans, & also in the first article I read it says you need to take product 3x day (500mg ea.) because it isn’t “stored in the body”, when I read the article on the “best choice” you found it say’s it is a “cumulative supplement”. I may not be understanding what I’m reading, but that sounds like for it to work correctly it will be stored in my body. Am I totally not understanding what those to statements really mean. Thanks for your reply. also I think the raspberry ketones are making a difference. My scale isn’t the most reliable & haven’t weighted at Dr. ofc, but I think I’ve dropped at least 10 lbs & the tummy looks like it is going down. My biggest reason to lose & use these products is to lower my A1C # for diabetes. I haven’t been able to lose a single pound for so long, no matter what I did. So thanks again.
Hey there! Hope you’re doing great. All of the supplements that we recommend are formulated to be taken together safely. The coffee bean product is not currently certified organic, but it is independently test by a third-party laboratory to be free of contaminants. We have a few different articles on green coffee bean, but I wasn’t able to find one that mentioned “cumulative support.” The research says that a person would need to take the supplement three times a day in a relatively high amount, as it isn’t stored in the body. In clinical studies, this was found the most effective way of using the chlorogenic acid in green coffee beans for weight loss.
I’m very happy to hear about your results and wish you continued good luck.
What can you tell me about Jim Humble’s Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS), chorline dioxide? Also please comment on Steve Barret’s Colloidal Silver. And, lastly, please send me the link for creating my own password.
MMS seems potentially dangerous to me, chlorine dioxide is a strong oxidizing agent usually used for bleaching wood pulp. MMS is marketed as being good for various diseases and viruses, but oftentimes sellers describe it as a water purifier in order to get around medical regulations. The FDA has put out several alerts advising people not to use MMS because of potential health issues. It seems to be potentially dangerous even if the directions are followed perfectly, but extremely dangerous if a mistake is made in the use of the product.
I think the use of colloidal silver is a bit more complicated in the sense that it’s a product which has been used for a much longer period of time, but it does have risks associated with it. Studies conducted in laboratories have demonstrated that silver is toxic to bacteria, algae, and fungi, but no medical evidence supports the ingestion of colloidal silver. If it used, it should only be used under medical supervision by a health care provider who is familiar with its properties.
Thank you for your comments.
What can you tell me about the use of Frankensense oil?
Frankincense has been used to treat many physical and psychological issues, including: indigestion, insomnia, asthma, emphysema, congestion, hysteria and anxiety. It has also been used for various skin and joint conditions like osteoarthritis, wrinkles, and inflammation. Studies have also demonstrated that frankincense smoke can relieve depression and anxiety in mice. A study published in 2009 reported that “Frankincense oil appears to distinguish cancerous from normal bladder cells and suppress cancer cell viability.” On top of all of these benefits, frankincense also has analgesic effects and it’s compounds have been shown to affect opioid receptors in the mice brains.
Will all of the known benefits of frankincense it’s no wonder that it was used by so many different cultures in medical and religious contexts. I don’t have much experience using essential oils, but if I try one it would probably be frankincense.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankincense#Medical_research
Question? Under the “3 things to stay away from when buying ubiquinol” your point #1, you state we can ask you Q. regarding other products by clicking on help in the upper right. I could not find that button to click. So Here’s my question are the following product stand up to being viable compared to CoQFusion (links include here)? May the Geek Research people/Dr. Please respond back, it will be appreciated.
1) Nature’s Plus Beyond CoQ10 200 mg Ubiquinol (srp $96.95/LuckyVitamin $72.21)
http://www.naturesplus.com/products/productdetail.php?productNumber=49564&criteria=keywordSearchResults
2) Jarrow Formulas QH-absorb 100mg (srp $79.95/LuckyVitamin $25.99)
http://www.jarrow.com/product/448/QH-absorb
3) Swanson Ultra Ubiquinol 100% Pure & Natural 100mg ($21.99)
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-ultra-ubiquinol-pure-natural-100-mg-60-sgels
Sincerely and Thank you,
Pirela
Hi there Pirela. I appreciate the message. I’ll try to discuss each of the products you’ve requested information about.
1.) Nature’s Plus Beyond CoQ10: This product is a decent product, although it’s proprietary blend of carrier compounds is not as useful as other technologies.
2.) Jarrow’s QH-absorb is the best product of the three you mentioned, with it’s absorption being roughly on par with other advanced forms of ubiquinol.
3.) Swanson Ultra Uibquinol is a standard ubiquinol supplement, which is fine for those without diagnosed heart condition or history of heart problems, or for the older consumer.
It is worth mentioning that none of these have the either of the current best absorption technologies. A product with this technology offers much better absorption.
I hope that helps!
Geek10
Got a question: Can I use Life Oil Sea Buckthorn (at recommended dosage) as the only supplement I take OR
should I also take others – Ubiquinol, vitamin/minerals,
Red W___Krill, along with it?
Thank y’all for your reply.
I am so glad to have stumbled on this website. You geeks are GREAT! Now for the question.
I’m an untoned 5’4″ 138 lb. 58 yr.old female w/way too much body fat (mostly in my stomach area) and feel like everything is turning to mush. I also have skin issues (sun damaged w/age spots on my legs, arms, chest & some on my face.
I also have very high cholesterol (on lipator), have hypo-thyroid (on synthroid)and might be developing osteoporosis (runs in family) and I don’t drink very much water.
The Meds. and Vitamins I’m taking right now are(2 caplets) of the continuous release over 24hrs CVS brand (1200 mg Calcium, 1000 IU of Vitamin D3, and 80mg of magnesium), (3 caplets)of of “Natural Bounty” extra strength hair skin, nails and 5000 mcg of Biotin and supplements full of the essentials, (2 Gel Tabs)of CVS advanced Eye Health, and sub1ingual B-12′s.
I know you’re not doctors, but I’m guessing you know more than my family doctor about the kind of things you’re researching. I want to know what you recommend and think would improve or help combat the signs of aging, spotty skin problems, excesive body fat, and so on? How much is too much?
Have you researched a multi-vitamin that would take the place of all the other vitamins I mentioned? What vitamins attack body fat and would show the greatest improvements/results? Sorry this is so long. Thank you.
Bonnie
Hi gmajag. I’m also really glad you found our website, we’re thrilled to have you here! There are so many anti-aging products available that it’s hard to know which are the best. I find that a combination of sound supplements and healthy lifestyle choices are the best way to fight the inevitable signs of aging. The “belly fat” vitamins are easy to remember – A, B, C, D, and E.
Vitamin C helps to naturally detoxify your body and turns body fat into energy. Oranges, paprika, berries, and kiwi provide a good dose of C. Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is one of the best cleanser’s for your lymphatic system. Grapefruits are also rich in Vitamin C.
Vitamin B complex will boost your energy and metabolism which is necessary to lose fat, while also protecting the body from inflammation. Vitamin D does so much more than promoting healthy bones by regulating calcium levels in the body. It also maintains the health of your brain, pancreas, skin, muscles, reproductive organs and immune system.
Vitamin E helps give you healthy skin, can heal scars, and even protects the lungs from air pollutants. Almonds are a great source of vegetable protein and fiber. Sunflower seeds and almonds are also an excellent source of vitamin E and may help to lower cholesterol.
To help reverse the age spots, consider trying Gingko Biloba, as well as consuming Vitamin A & Vitamin C rich foods. Here are couple of home remedies you may want to try. A solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar and 1 part onion juice (yes, onion juice) applied to the spots 2-3x daily can help to fade the melanin deposits after a few months. If that sounds a little aromatic for your taste, try fresh squeezed lemon juice applied with cotton 2-3x daily. My personal favorite is a combination of Jasmine and Neroli oils which are powerful antioxidents that smell fabulous!
Now I know you said you don’t drink much water, but hydration is extremely important for healthy skin, so try and fit it into your routine. Another healthy choice for you might be to increase your fiber intake, which can help to lower cholesterol. I also would consider adding exercise (as is appropriate). It will help the waistline and if you are dealing with osteoporosis, it can help there too.
I have not come across a single multi-vitamin that contains everything you are taking, but the amounts of vitamins & minerals you are getting is within appropriate standards. I hope that helps!
I am taking Fish oil and 1000mg of Glucosamine sulfate for arthritic pain on my hands. If I start taking Red Whale Krill Oil, is it all right to continue taking Glucosamine?
Hi Girocha. While we here at APY are not doctors, I do not know of any interactions between Red Whale Krill Oil and Glucosamine. Still, it’s best to ask your doctor before changing your supplement regimen.
Have you guys done any research yet on green coffee bean extract as discussed on Dr. Oz Show?
Actually, yes, we have, and so far, we’re pretty impressed! Green coffee bean extract is the actual raw coffee bean. The science behind it is it has been shown to induce fat loss by slowing the release of sugar into the bloodstream (especially after large meals), increasing the activity of your body’s fat-burning enzymes and reducing triglyceride levels in the body. By regulating the release of sugar into the bloodstream, it may also become a kind of deterrent to long term health problems such as diabetes and heart disease and helps guard against extra body fat storage. Be on the lookout for more to come, Irishlady1!
Do you have any suggestions for maintaining the supplement schedule? I get on a vitamin supplement regimen and do well for a while then I fall off the wagon when I get really busy. I have tried pill boxes, doesn’t help. I do not like clutter so they are put away then forgotten. I have a collection of all sorts of supplements. Another question, do the multivitamins have a strong odor? My husband gags on most multivitamins, actually everything we have tried so far. I have many a vast investment in multivitamins that are sitting here. Thank you very much for your insights and help.
Hi Joan. There are geeks on our staff who spend their day researching and writing about supplements, yet confess to routinely forgetting to take their own. I can only tell you what works for me. First, I absorb as much info as I can about whatever I’m taking. Different supplements should be taken at different times. For example, whenever I first started taking a multivitamin, I learned the hard way that I can’t tolerate them on an empty stomach. So I take my multivitamin with my breakfast each day. I also take other supplements that are best taken with food at this time – like my krill oil and COQ10. Now certain things (I take an adaptogen herb, for instance) are best taken on an empty stomach. So I may take that before eating. It has stimulant properties so I obviously don’t want to take that too late in the day. There are also certain supplements I take with my lunch and at bedtime.
Pill boxes never work for me because I take about six or seven supplements a day and have difficulty differentiating between them. I have a deep drawer in my kitchen where I have all of my supplement bottles lined up in the order I take them. I shift them to the opposite side of the drawer when I take them, just in case I forget whether or not I took something. This is what works for me.
I’ve found that most multivitamins, do have some kind of odor. Both when ingested, and not to be crass, but when they are excreted from the body through your urine stream. Figure out if it is the odor or the size of the capsule/tablet that is making your husband gag. It could be a matter of just finding a liquid multivitamin, a powder that could be added to his orange juice, or a just a smaller capsule or tablet.
Hello. Recently I’ve be told I have osteopedia and should increase my calcium intake to 1500 mg daily. Naturally my concern was with my body absorbing the supplement adequately. I’m looking to try the Calciology supplement but it says a ‘serving’ contains 500 mg per 2 pills. Is it safe to take 6 pills per day to meet the Dr. recommendations? I’ve also been vitamin D deficient the past year so I’m sure extra vitamin D would be beneficial.
Hi eachism. Osteopenia puts you at a higher risk for developing osteoporosis, so now is the time to take action! I’m so glad that you are working with a doctor and making changes now. Taking a quality calcium supplement, like Calciology, is essential. The daily dose is 2 tablets, 2 times daily. This gives you 1000mg Calcium, 1200 IU Vitamin D3, and 500mg Magnesium (just to name a few). So yes, you would need to add 2 additional tablets to get 1500mg daily. Calciology is formulated with the correct balance of Calcium, Vitamin D, and Magnesium to maximize absorption.
You may want to check with your doctor and see if dietary changes and weight bearing exercises could assist you in increasing your calcium intake and bone density. Green veggies and dairy products are great (and tasty) sources of calcium.
You also mentioned being Vitamin D deficient. A great way to boost your Vitamin D level is to take in a little sun therapy! Just 10-15 minutes a few times a week can really help your body increase its Vitamin D level.
I really wish you all the best on your healthful journey!
I ordered and recieved a new shipment of life oil. When I first started taking life oil the color of the soft gels was bright red. The color of the new order of life oil is darker, like a dark cherry color. Besides the life oil I also take CoQFusion and Red Whale Krill Oil. All of these are the same dark cherry color, you can’t tell them apart. Are they suppose to be this way, all the same color. Does make it a little confusing at times.
I have been reading a lot about pure green coffee bean extract. Any research on this
Hi MeMe1. We have a whole list of products that our research team is looking into. I’m pretty sure green coffee bean extract is on it. Hopefully we’ll be seeing something soon. Thanks for asking!
Yes, I wondered what you have to keep gout under control? I have gout and a few tophi that I would like to eliminate without taking all the allopurinol pills I am currently on?
Hi William. I certainly understand your desire to find a natural way to control the gout. We are not doctors and I strongly recommend you speak with your healthcare professional before making changes involving your treatment. There are, however, several foods that have been shown to aid in lowering uric-acid levels in the bloodstream.
Cherries are probably the best known option. I have seen recommendations for eating about a half pound of fresh or canned cherries daily or drinking 2 liters of fresh cherry juice daily. Other choices would include: bananas, carrot juice, cucumbers, beets, and dairy products. Additionally, Alcohol is a big no-no for gout sufferers.
Best of luck to you on your journey!
Hi. I wanted to try raspberry ketones for weight loss, but have not because most formulas contain some form of caffeine. I am sensitive to caffeine. Are the natural raspberry ketones sold here also a stimulant or natural form of caffeine? Thanks.
Simply Raspberry Ketones that we recommend contain no caffeine or any other additives. We have found when you combine many different ingredients, A: the effective ingredient seems to get lost in the mix, and may not work as well, and B: The actual amount of raspberry ketones in the product doesn’t seem as high therefore the product won’t work as quickly as it may have.
Check out a great pruct here: http://www.aprovenproduct.com/products/view/raspberry
Hi vstall99. Simply Raspberry Ketones are completely natural. They contain no synthetics, no caffeine, no added sugars or preservatives. Because of the way the ketones work in the body, you would most likely experience an increase in energy as your body begins to burn excess fat stores. It is recommended on the bottle to take 1 capsule at breakfast and 1 at lunch to avoid excess energy at bedtime.
A note to brujha about abdominal symptoms when taking krill oil. My sister- in-law takes her frozen and says it seems to help. She just leaves the bottle in the freezer.
I was wondering about the benefits of coconut oil for alzheimer disease. I read an article about it recently. Does your team have any input on this natural oil.
Thanks,
Tammy
We’re still researching coconut oil, but so far it does seem very exciting! We have seen a lot of research on Omega-3′s and alzheimers disease, and also on astaxanthin. It’s definitely something to keep an eye on.
Please forward me a complete list of the vitimins contained in my Life Oil capsules. Do 120 capsules = a 2 month supply?
Sure! Your email is on it’s way. As research on seabuckthorn intensifies, more and more nutrients and health factors have been be found. So far more that 200 of them have been identified and the composition ratio is very similar to our human body with near 1:1 ratio between Omega 3 and Omega 6. It is also reported that Life Oil Sea Buckthorn contains all known vitamins beside fatty acids, carotenoids, phospholipids, minerals, both micro and macro. These are distributed in its seed, fruits, leaves and flowers in different proportions and quantity. And yes, the 120 capsules would be a 2 month supply if you take 1 soft gel 2x daily. Hope that helps!
How do I change password to something other than the imposible to remember one you sent me?
Hi cheathco! I have sent you a link to update your password via email. If you have any issues, email us at help@aProvenYou.com
I have a question about Re Whale Krill Oil. About a year ago I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have since been on a combination of Metformin and Actos which has kept my levels in check. I have been very rundown over the last 6 mo. and although I have started working out, I cant seem to get any energy or loose weight. I feel better just have no get up n go. I have decided to try the Krill Oil but my only concern is interaction with the medication. What do you think.
We aren’t doctors here, so if you had any medication questions we always say run it by a doctor. With that being said, we haven’t run across any issues where the product would interact with the medications you’ve listed. Good luck to you!
I had asked a few months ago about calcium d-glucarate and you said you planned to research it. Have you found out anything of interest?
Also, what are your thoughts of Raspberry Ketones?
Is there an easy way to see all the “new” information on your site and any questions/answers to comments? I’m very interested in staying informed by your site but I find it very time consuming to go thru each section once a month looking for new stuff!!!
Hi mtnsrus. Yes, we have done some research on the Calcium D-glucarate, but the research has been slow going because there isn’t a lot of information to be found. In most of the studies, the conclusion was that “More evidence is needed to rate its effectiveness”. Here’s what we know:
We know that it is similar to glucaric acid. Calcium D-glucarate is made by combining glucaric acid with calcium to make supplements that people use for medicine. Glucaric acid is a naturally occuring compound found in our bodies as well as some fruits and vegetables.
Calcium D-glucarate has been used for preventing breast, prostate, and colon cancer; and for removing cancer-causing agents, toxins, and steroid hormones from the body.
Calcium D-glucarate also is not recommended with those pregnant or nursing, and also has quite a few medication interactions, and side effects that also need to be looked into further. As far as dosage goes, there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of dosages. There really is not enough information out there for anyone to give a recommendation on this product. Until we know more, that’s all we can say for now.
With Raspberry ketones, however, the studies were pretty interesting! When given in animal tests in very high doses (up to 2% of food intake), raspberry ketone has been shown to prevent high-fat-diet-induced elevations in body weight. Also Korean researchers reported in 2010 that raspberry ketone increased fat cells’ secretion of a hormone called adiponectin that regulates the processing of sugars and fats in the blood.
One thing I would like to see more of with regard to the raspberry ketone is more human based studies. The studies I found were all animal studies.
And as far as the last question, at this time the only thing you can see first that’s “New” is the blogs and articles. But that’s a great suggestion and I will keep that in mind for future updates to the site!
Hi!
I started taking the Life Oil(Buckthorn) last week, after about 2 to 3 days I began to not feel as hungry. I take one on an empty stomach when I wake up and another later during the day. I must admit that I desire more salads and vegetables. Less hunger is this part of the effects of this product. What else can I expect?
Thanks
Hi there! I am so happy to hear that it’s working so well for you! The sea buckthorn as in Life Oil has been shown to have a host of benefits, from cardiovascular Benefits to lowering blood pressure in lab tests, and even preventing blood pressure from rising during exercise in hypertensive humans. Sea Buckthorn has been used for centuries in Chinese Medicine to treat a multitude of disorders, including cardiovascular disease. The largest thing we’ve researched is the weight loss benefits
Contains the rare Omega-7 fatty acid. This healthy fat has been shown in studies to act as a hormone, signaling muscle cells to react better to insulin. In some it has been shown to inhibit the ability of fat cells to store fat.
There are also skin benefit studies. Omega-7 is a component of our skin. Sea buckthorn can nourish the skin when taken orally. In one trial it was shown to significantly increase something called glycerophospholipids in skin. (Which is a geeky way of saying it made skin more supple – which means less sagging and fewer wrinkles.) In others, it has been shown to regenerate tissue, healing burns and other wounds. So, in answer to your question about the facial products, we aren’t sure. Of course there have been studies about using it orally, so it may also work as a topical lotion to help skin. It can’t hurt, right? When taken orally, it has been shown to block UV radiation. It heals and restores skin injuries. It combats rosacea and dermatitis like nobody’s business.
It sounds like you are doing pretty much everything you can, so pretty shortly you should see some results. Did you purchase the product at aProvenProduct.com, or StillSmilin.com? If it was the aProvenProduct website, you should be getting the weekly email series with helpful information. Have a wonderful day, and good luck!
Thanks,
Hi Geeks,
Though I loved the Sea Buckthorn I started developing constipation so I had to leave it alone. I am wondering is there any other combination I need to take it with?
I also have type 2 diabetes and am on metformin.
Thanks
Dear Geeks:
I was wondering where the added astaxanthin in the Red Whale krill oil is natural and where it is derived from?
Thank you,
Steve
Hi Steve, yes it is natural. It’s from Haematococcus Algae.
thank you Geek1.
What’s the story on African Mango Seed, is it for weight loss?
There is some science that suggests African Mango Seed will help with weight loss, and we’re still looking into it. One thing we have noticed is that the specific extract mentioned has very flawed science behind it. The studies were run by scientists who worked for the company that ownes the patent on the extract. We would suggest, if you’re going to use african mango, that you find a product with the whole seed instead of a particular extract as that will give you everything beneficial that the seed has to offer.
Geek1
Great answer. Just what I needed to hear.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
Steve
Dear Geeks:
By accident I posted a question by reply instead comment so it ended up at the bottom of this page instead of the top.
I noticed the Red Whale Krill oil is a blend. Was wondering what the ratio was between the krill oil and fish oil in this blend?
It’s a little more complex than saying “x% is krill and x% is fish”.. Krill oil naturally contains, in addition to its high – quality phospholipids and other fatty acids, some very low-quality triglycerides. The manufacturer of Red Whale removes these acids and replaces them with higher-quality triglycerides derived from fish. So it’s not that the pill contains a mix of krill oil and fish oil, but that some individual nutrients have been swapped out. Plus, there is added astaxanthin, so both of these additions require labeling the product a blend. It is my understanding that the fish-derived triglycerides are about 20% – 30% of the total Omega count, but 42% of the entire serving is phospholipids that are 100% derived from krill. So the Omega’s that have been replaced still have the phospholipids to bind to for the increased bioavailablity. Hopefully that’s not too technical of an answer..
What do you know/recommend on African Mango Meltdown or just African Mango products?
We’re currently researching African Mango products and hope to have recommendations shortly! In general, we have found that whole foods are better than extracts.. we’re also a little bit concerned about conflicts of interest in the studies that have been done. But we haven’t finished yet, and really hope to have some good information to share in the next week or so!
ok here is the question krill oil or any oil irritates my stomach and gives me Gastritis symptoms is there a way to take it that will not irratate my stomach?, took 3 days to make me sick and i’m not alergic to sea food that i know of.
Hmmmm.. this is a good question. The best we can suggest is to take it with food, or perhaps to try taking one softgel with breakfast and one with lunch, or perhaps only one per day. If this doesn’t work it may be that you just can’t take this type of supplement and will have to find a different way of getting those crucial Omega-3′s.
. I have been taking 3 Clinical Omega 3 EPA/DHA 1200mg fish oil manufactured by Anabolic Labs for about two years. This provides 360 mg EPA and 240 mg DHA per tab. I have read that it is essential to get the proper amount of DHA/EPA. Since the Krill Oil will replace the fish oil in my supplement program, will I be getting the proper amount of DHA/EPA with a two tab dosage? Since Krill Oil is much more expensive than my current fish oil, I would expect the benefits to be better. Would I need to supplement the Krill with a tab of my current fish oil? I take other supplements as well.
Great question! In fact, it’s exactly the kind of question we answer at the super-secret email address Premium Members have access to. What we can tell you here is that you need 40% as much EPA/DHA from a krill supplement to equal what you’re taking in fish oil. If you’re interested in becoming a member and getting a more personalized answer to your question, you can do so for as little as $1 for the first week by clicking here.
I think it is a bad (if not unethical)business practice to require someone to pay for information about the safety and effectiveness of a product that you sell. $1 becomes $100-$150 if one is not careful using your “membership” program. You may have skimmed me for the krill oil, but it will be the last time.
Well Richard I’m very sorry that you feel that way. However let me point out that –
1, You’re not asking for “information on the safety and effectiveness of a product you sell.” We do not sell products on this website, we only recommend them and point you to 3 different places to purchase them. Nonetheless, Red Whale Krill Oil is 100% safe and effective at the dose recommended. What you are asking for is a personalized recommendation as to how much (if any) of ANOTHER product you should take with it. No company in existence can freely disseminate information such as this unless they have only a handful of customers and a very large staff.
2, We gave you all the information you need to figure out the answer to your question for yourself. It would not be fair to those who have paid for membership to give a benefit they have paid for to you for free.
3, In our membership program, $1 becomes $14.95 per month IF you choose to continue. Nothing stops you from cancelling on the 6th day of your week trial and getting this information or any other for only the $1 trial amount. Nonetheless nobody would ever be charged $100 or $150 as you state automatically or without specifically selecting that level of membership.
4. You have not been “skimmed.” You paid for and have recieved a very high quality nutritional supplement. However, if you are unsatisfied with it for any reason each of the companies we refer to have easy return options. We would suggest you return your product for a refund and that we respectfully part ways.
Sincerely,
The Rag-Tag Research Geeks
Why not just say our 90mg DHA equals 225mg or our 150mg EPA equals 375mg of normal fish oil if that in fact is the ratio? By the way, are you using GMT or are you located outside the USA? If so, where are you located. What are your research credentials? Are you a part of one of the companies (a proven product) selling and/or producing the krill oil? And, by the way, most reputable products do include interaction and overdose information which is part of the safety profile. If you want to charge for additional research, that is ok. However, straightforward, clear to understand dosage and interaction information (which again relates to safety) should be provided free of charge. Your 40% statement is unclear. Is it verifiable? How?
Richard,
One reason we don’t want to say X amount of fish oil = X amount of krill oil is that the research is still emerging. Another is that mistakes can be made as they were here. The correct number is 40% LESS krill oil, not 40% AS MUCH. We apologize for that mistake.
And as was stated before, Premium Members have paid for the right to this type of advice (which for them is more thoroughly proofread as well.)
You can see much of the research upon which we base this on our krill oil vs fish oil page: http://aprovenyou.com/wp/krill-oil/krill-oil-vs-fish-oil-what-the-science-says/. In addition we invite you to study the following research papers:
http://hera.ugr.es/doi/15089289.pdf
http://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev.nu.11.070191.002213?journalCode=nutr
http://www.jlr.org/content/4/3/312.full.pdf
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21042875
To answer your other questions: As we state very plainly we are not doctors or scientists. We are simply average people with a passion for health related research. We spend all day, every day combing through it and present our findings here in a way that is accessible to the general public.
We are not all located in the same place, however we are all in the Eastern US. We have Geeks in Ohio, Kentucky and North Carolina. Apparently none of us have bothered to set the time zone on the blog. We’ll put that on the list.
Originally we were part of aProvenProduct and our research was located on that website. However we are now a separate company.
Krill Oil is not a drug which has interactions or overdose dangers. Nor is this what you were asking for. There is no danger if you choose to take both products that we are aware of. Exactly how much you should take of each to get the effect you desire is not in any way safety information.
Have you guys done any research on women’s health, such as menopause supplements.?
We haven’t specifically looked at natural hormone replacements, but we have done a lot of research into osteoporosis and bone health. You can find links to the bone health research in the menu on the right.
I recently purchased a bottle of red whale krill and noticed it contained regular fish oil also. A blend. I was wondering what the ratio was between the krill and fish oil was. And if it’s certified toxin free. Was a little disappointed it wasn’t 100% krill. Talk me into buying a second bottle