Selecting the Right Natural Vitamin Supplements for You

Natural vitamin supplements have gained prominence over the last decade becoming far more popular than synthetic multivitamins. The main differences between these two categories of supplements result from the way they are manufactured and the metabolism processes. The body has difficulties assimilating chemical compounds. The body eliminates a high amount of such ‘nutrients’ in stool and urine because of the inability to metabolize them. Moreover, during the body processing of synthetic vitamins, the system consumes essential substances, which on the long run weakens the system. Natural vitamin supplements on the other hand contain completely organic ingredients.

They are in fact herbal, fruit or vegetable extracts, standardized to meet the chemical concentration criteria. For example, Hawthorne berry oil is a very rich source of vitamin A and C. In many cases, there are several organic compounds available in any natural vitamin supplements formula. The composition differs a lot depending on the manufacturer. Some pharmaceutical companies create natural supplements aiming at supporting the treatment of a certain illness while others design supplements with a simple regenerative or restorative function. Natural vitamin supplements are not easy to choose. There are a few things you should carefully check because not everything that reads ‘natural’ is 100% natural.

- Natural vitamin supplements should be FDA approved.
- The ingredients should be clearly stated with the corresponding concentration.
- The administration instructions should be detailed according to age groups.
- Quality natural vitamin supplements should mention potential side effects and possible drug interferences.
- Be very careful with online shopping because most scams are encountered on the Internet. Lots of products promoted as natural vitamin supplements are not only risky but they have actually received a ban from the Food and Drug Association.
- Consume natural vitamin supplements that contain 100% vitamins not 80% vitamins and 20% additional substances.

Ask your health care provider to recommend some natural vitamin supplements and ask him/her to explain the difference between such products and synthetic vitamin compounds. Some doctors are still in favor of synthetic vitamins, because they claim effects are more rapid. Nevertheless, studies indicate that on the long term their initial positive impact on the body drops progressively. Closely follow your doctor’s orders or ask for a second medical opinion. Don’t use supplements to compensate for a poor diet, because food has to be your main source of nutrients.

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Compare Carbonated Water With Tap Water

Carbonated water eases the symptoms of indigestion (dyspepsia) and constipation, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Dyspepsia is characterized by a group of symptoms including pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, early sense of fullness after eating, bloating, belching, nausea, and sometimes vomiting. Approximately 25% of people living in Western societies suffer from dyspepsia every year, and the condition accounts for 2 to 5% of all visits to primary care providers. Inadequate motion in the digestive tract (peristalsis) is believed to be an important cause of dyspepsia. Other gastrointestinal problems, such as irritable bowel syndrome and constipation, frequently accompany dyspepsia.

Antacid medications—over the counter acid neutralizers, prescription medicines that block stomach acid production, and medications that stimulate peristalsis—are primary treatments for dyspepsia. However, antacids can interfere with the digestion and absorption of nutrients, and there is a possible association between long-term use of the acid-blocking drugs and increased risk of stomach cancer. Other healthcare providers recommend dietary changes, such as eating small frequent meals, reducing fat intake, and identifying and avoiding specific aggravating foods. Smoking is prohibited to the patient of dyspepsia. Constipation is treated with increased water and fiber intake. Laxative medications are also prescribed by some practitioners, while others may test for food sensitivities and imbalances in the bacteria of the colon and treat these to alleviate constipation.

In this study, carbonated water was compared with tap water for its effect on dyspepsia, constipation, and general digestive function. Twenty-one people with indigestion and constipation were randomly assigned to drink at least 1.5 liters daily of either carbonated or tap water for at least 15 days or until the end of the 30-day trial. At the beginning and the end of the trial all of the participants were given indigestion and constipation questionnaires and tests to evaluate stomach fullness after eating, gastric emptying (movement of food out of the stomach), gallbladder emptying, and intestinal transit time (the time for ingested substances to travel from mouth to anus).

Scores on the dyspepsia and constipation questionnaires were significantly better for those treated with carbonated water than for those who drank tap water. Eight of the ten people in the carbonated water group had marked improvement in dyspepsia scores at the end of the trial, two had no change and one worsened. In contrast, seven of eleven people in the tap water group had worsening of dyspepsia scores, and only four experienced improvement. Constipation scores improved for eight people and worsened for two after carbonated water treatment, while scores for five people improved and six worsened in the tap water group. Further evaluation revealed that carbonated water specifically decreased early stomach fullness and increased gallbladder emptying, while tap water did not.

For the treatment of digestive ailments, carbonated water has been used for a long period of time, though there is no any proof of research who describes its effectiveness. The carbonated water used in this trial not only had significantly more carbon dioxide than does tap water, but also was found to have much higher levels of minerals including sodium, potassium, sulfate, fluoride, chloride, magnesium, and calcium. Other studies have shown that both the bubbles of carbon dioxide and the presence of high levels of minerals can stimulate digestive function. Additional research is needed to determine whether this mineral-rich carbonated water would be more effective at relieving dyspepsia than would carbonated tap water.