vitamins & supplementsIn a nutrient lacking American diet of fast food and processed food, it is hard to get all our vitamins and minerals. This is why supplementation is very important to maintain our bodily balance.
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At Alpha Spine Center we recommend high quality foods and high quality supplements to help your body reach optimal health!
The Doctors at ASC recommend for Health for most of your supplement needs.
The Doctors at ASC recommend for Health for most of your supplement needs.
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VITAMIN DScientists have long known that Vitamin D plays a significant role in skeletal health, allowing calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed to build strong, healthy bones, but researchers are discovering that Vitamin D has a role in many other body systems. The best way to get vitamin D is to spend time outside in the sunlight for at least 15 minutes a day, during winter time, on rainy days, or if you regularly spend most of your time inside it may be a good idea to supplement with vitamin D3.
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MAGNESIUMMagnesium, along with sodium, potassium, and calcium, is an important mineral for the health of the nervous system. Magnesium helps regulate calcium, which in turn helps create the signal between nerves known as an "action potential." Magnesium can be found in the human diet, but can also be depleted by foods like alcohol, carbonated beverages, and refined sugars. Signs of magnesium deficiency can include muscle cramps or soreness, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and anxiety.
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OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDSOmega 3 fatty acids like DHA, EPA, and ALA are compounds known to reduce the harmful fats in the blood known as triglycerides as well as reducing inflammation throughout the body caused by poor dietary choices. While many know that fish oil is a potent source of Omega-3's, but many experts are pointing to krill oil as a better source due to the bioavailability, or readiness to be used by the body.
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ASTAXANTHIN
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Astaxanthin is a carotenoid, a group of compounds that give some plants and other photosynthetic organisms their color. Astaxanthin is passed up the food chain and gives salmon, krill, shrimp, and even flamingos their red/pink color. Astaxanthin is a highly powerful antioxidant which helps protect the body from free radicals and can be beneficial in preventing cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
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L-TYROSINEL-Tyrosine is an amino acid, a building block for proteins and some neurotransmitters like dopamine. While results of studies showed that L-Tyrosine had little effect on subjects under normal conditions, it was proved to be helpful in improving cognitive function and memory for those experiencing high-stress conditions. If you are going through a short-term period of high stress at work or school, it may be helpful to look into supplementation
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CURCUMIN
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Curcumin is a compound found in turmeric, a spice in the ginger family that is traditionally found in Indian and Southeast Asian curries. Curcumin has natural anti-inflammatory properties and may - in some cases - be effective in preventing some cancers and possibly even Alzheimer’s disease.
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CoQ10Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10 as it is more commonly called, is an antioxidant that plays a significant role in oxygen utilization and energy production. By supporting optimal functioning of heart muscles cells, CoQ10 supplementation can have excellent benefits for cardiovascular health.
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You can purchase any of these recommended supplements through the companies listed below. Dr. Salminen has researched and personally uses the products to support his nutritional health. If you have any questions, please contact our office and we can direct you to the right company for your individual needs.
Supporting Nutrition and Supplement Companies:
Supporting Nutrition and Supplement Companies:
- Designs for Health
- Dr. Mercola
- Isagenix (Ask Dr. Salminen )