Product: CranRich Super Strength Cranberry Concentrate (500 mg 180 capsules)* Asked on: September 18, 2013 Question: What is the dimensions of your 500 mg cranberry concentrate capsule? My 80-year old wife is unable to swallow the somnewhat large 450 mg gelcaps sold by Nature's Way. Thank you.- Bill in Gettysburg Pa
00A: These capsules are about 3/4 of an inch by 1/5 inch. The manufacturer Enzymatic Therapy has a cranberry chew product that may be of more interest to your wife. You can take a look at this product with the link below.
http://www.seacoast.com/actifruit-with-cran-max/enzymatic-therapy/20-soft-chews/p3318
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Product: Easy Sleep Valerian (60 tablets)* Asked on: September 17, 2013 Question: I find it hard to sleep at night do these help with insomnia?
00A: The herbal supplement valerian is one of the most popular CAM therapies for insomnia. Several studies suggest that valerian (for up to 4-to-6 weeks) can improve the quality of sleep and slightly reduce the time it takes to fall asleep. However, not all of the evidence is positive. One systematic review of the research concluded that although valerian is commonly used as a sleep aid, the scientific evidence does not support its efficacy for insomnia. Researchers have concluded that valerian appears to be safe at recommended doses for short-term use. Some "sleep formula" products combine valerian with other herbs such as hops, lavender, lemon balm, and skullcap. Although many of these other herbs have sedative properties, there is no reliable evidence that they improve insomnia or that combination products are more effective than valerian alone.You may want to check out our Facebook post from July 11th of this year called trouble sleeping with additional information on Valerian.
Product: Colostrum (120 Caps 500 mg) Asked on: September 17, 2013 Question: Is this product suitable for a one year old ?
00A: Most supplements unless otherwise stated are suited for adults ages 18 and over. For the possible use and dose for a one year old, please consult with your child's pediatrician.
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00A: Though I do not see any specific warnings against using this calcium supplement if pregnant, it is always a good idea to let your physician know of any supplements you are planning to take especially if nursing or pregnant.
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Product: Hair Skin Nails for Men (75 tabs) Asked on: September 16, 2013 Question: Hi my hair are falling and I am a diabetic. Would this be helpful for me?
00A: There are no specific warnings against taking this supplement if you have diabetes or any other medical condition however it is always a good idea to let your physician know of what supplements you are taking.
This specific supplement contains a special formulation of ingredients to support healthy hair, skin, and nails in men. Also biotin, one of the main ingredients in this supplement has been known to support hair health and growth for some time.
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00A: Please confide in your pet's veterinarian as they can discuss the possible use and dosage of this green lippid mussell supplement for your dog and any safety measures, if any, that may need to be followed.
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00A: Researchers studying fucoidan fractions from algae have tested their ability to enhance immune function in various in vitro assays. In one such study, isolated fucoidan fractions from a water-soluble extract of Fucus vesiculosus as well as commercial sources of fucoidan were shown to enhance resistance and support an immune response by impacting enzyme-mediated replication activity in the cells studied in this assay.
Further in vitro work confirms the immune modulating activity of fucoidan. Researchers showed that sulfated fucans were able to inhibit complement-mediated destruction of sheep red blood cells and rabbit red blood cells in vitro, suggesting a potential application as immune-supportive agents. The complement system is an important component of our immune system that utilizes a cascade of small proteins found in the bloodstream to mount an immune response in the body. In this assay, it was found that the immune-modulating activity increased with increasing molecular weight and with increasing glycolipid content of the fucoidan fractions. This line of in vitro research suggests that fucoidan and its various fractions may be potent balancers of immune function.
Research also suggests that fucoidan may support a healthy cytokine-based immune response and affect immune function at the level of immunomodulatory enzymes. This work was done in the laboratory in human tissue sections. Enzymatic action was shown to be inhibited in these connective tissue sections with the addition of fucoidan fractions, suggesting support of healthy connective tissue by fucoidan.
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Product: Hawthorn Berry 540 mg (100 Caps) Asked on: September 15, 2013 Question: Can hawthorn be safely taken with serrapeptase and nattokinase?
00A: There are no warnings against taking this Hawthorn Berry with any other supplement or prescription medication however it is always a good idea to let your physician know of what products you are taking, especially if you have any concerns.
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Product: Sweet Almond Oil (16 oz.) Asked on: September 15, 2013 Question: I just put almond oil underneath my eyes to remove the dark circles and someone told me that it makes your skin go abit dark so I just washed it off and now the skin underneath my eyes is itching what shall I do? I'm really worried plz help
00A: This almond oil is completely natural and edible and is generally safe. Most likely some of the oil got into your eye and it became a little irritated and the itching should go away in little time. If the itching persists and you become concerned please speak with a medical professional.
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00A: This product is neither plant or animal derived. Glutathione is a tri-peptide made by combining three amino acids. The capsule the product is in is vegetarian capsule so I suppose you could say that part is plant derived.
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