How flexible your blood vessels are affects how well your cells are able to take in much-needed nutrients, how well the vessels handle the pressure of blood pumping through them, and more. Read about these nutrient studies that looked at vascular health. Vascular Health Nutrients help keep blood vessels flexible; a link to longevity Vitamin…
Nutrients Support Bone and Heart Health in Men
June, the month where we honor dads, is a great time to consider these two nutrients and their possible affects on men’s health. Resveratrol and bone density Earlier lab studies found resveratrol protected against bone loss. In one of the first human trials, doctors said that metabolic syndrome can increase chances of bone loss, and gave…
Nutrients Help Kids Get Off To A Healthy Start
As we near the end of this month in which we honor mothers, it seems appropriate to look at two studies that considered the potential of supporting newborns’ health. Lutein In Moms and Babies The newborn brain needs lutein for healthy growth, and lutein also improves vision and protects the eyes in infants and adults. In…
Nutrients You Need For Pregnancy
Nutrients relieve nausea and vomiting, improve conception IVF Vitamin B6 and nausea The standard treatment for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is dimenhydrinate, commonly known as Dramamine, an over-the-counter drug for motion sickness. Because of its side effects of drowsiness, doctors in this study were interested in finding a safer alternative. In the study,…
Natural Insights To Healthy Hearts
Support for healthy hearts doesn’t have to be complicated, as these studies on multivitamins and calcium indicate. Nutrients lower chances for cardiovascular disease Multivitamins extend life in women This is the first study of the effects of multivitamins/minerals (MVM) on chances for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in women. Doctors looked specifically at CVD as a cause…
3 Ways Betsy’s Takes You To Heart
At Betsy’s Health Foods, our motto is Always Taking Your Health and Your Budget to Heart®. We work to accomplish this goal in many ways, from staying educated about our many, quality products to keeping our top priority our ability to offer the best in customer service. Here are just three of the many ways…
No Blues for Blueberries
Nutrients improve heart health, blood pressure and immunity in these studies, according to this article from Natural Insights for Well Being. Omega-3s reduce CVD Although the government recommends taking omega-3s, most research on its health benefits has relied on self-reports of diet by people from similar ethnic backgrounds. Researchers in this study followed 2,372 people…
Protein Muscle Power
Sorry, beef lovers, but other sources of protein are out there. In fact, WebMD explains, ” it’s important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get its health benefits.”* These articles on whey and leucine offer insight into some of the many ways you can support your body’s need for healthy…
Joints Study Renders Good Results
The goal of supplements is to support and balance normal, healthy functions in the body by helping to fill in the nutritional gaps from our poor diets and toxic challenges. These studies on joint health and supplements are worth your attention. Help for Osteoarthritis Nutrients deliver benefits in two large new studies Glucosamine and chondroitin…
Re-think Vitamin E
Sometimes, we like to grab hold of the “latest and greatest,” but this article from Natural Insights for Well Being reminds us that “oldies but goodies” are also a valid approach to helping you meet your health goals. Enjoy! New studies support brain and bone benefits in young and old More vitamin E, higher IQ…
3 Reasons to Shop with Betsy’s
Always Taking Your Health and Your Budget to Heart isn’t just our slogan. It’s the only way we do business! Because we work hard to put YOU first, there are many reasons we hope you enjoy your visits to our store. Here are just 3 of the many reasons for you to honor us with…
Protecting Muscle and Bone
Spring may have sprung, but the last thing you want to do is be sidetracked from your exercise goals as we barrel towards swimsuit season! This article on supplements that help support those with exercise on the brain may be just the ticket for your lovely days of Spring. Nutrients protect after exercise and military…
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