More on Arginine and Vitamin C

It can boost your workouts...

and your bloodflow... which has LOTS of benefits

if your blood vessels are dilated, that means blood can easily flow to ALL parts of your body.

Natural, normal herbal enhancement, so to speak.

butterbur for Allergy Relief

I'm not sure what butterbur is, but supposedly, it can help relieve nasal allergy symptoms.

Though the folks at RealAge caution that it may cause liver problems.

Vitamin C

not bad... in fact, it's good. But I find it causes heartburn from time to time. Ugh.

L-Arginine and Vitamin C

a winning combination for blood flow...but can it help with hair loss?

that's a question i have!

Because, the combination -- 2000 mg of Vitamin C (taken in 500 mg doses 4 times a day) and 2 500mg pills of arginine taken 2-3 times a day can definitely stimulate blood flow.

And if blood is flowing, is it bringing nutrients to your head...thus stimulating hair growth?

I'm not sure...but I want to find out.

Arginine

What does it do?

BLOOD FLOW!

That's the main thing.

There are many other benefits.

Among them, an alleged help for erectile dysfunction - -though l-arginine alone may not be enough.

There are also some risks -- including some mild side effects like nausea and diarrhea -- and more serious problems for some people.

The risks seem to be minimal, but you should definitely consult your physician to see if this is right for you.

Fighting Colds

with vitamin C

So yeah... there's a cold going around my house again.

I felt it in my throat last night... took 1000 mg of Vitamin C before bed... took 500 mg plus my normal cranberry juice this morning.

Added a b12 pill to that.

Should help me keep the cold at bay!

Too Much Vitamin C

Yes, it is possible.

More than 2,000 mg a day can be too much, apparently.

Omega-3 -- Good News, Few Risks

So, after I posted about Omega-3 fatty acids for kids yesterday, I wondered about any risks.

Here's a report from WebMD about Omega-3 fatty acids.

The short answer is: very limited risk. Lots of positive benefits.

And: ASK your doctor about appropriate dosing. I took it at my doctor's direction about a year ago and lowered my triglycerides by 10 points over 6 months. Good news for me!

So, be wise -- but eat more fish and get more Omega-3 into your diet. It's good for your heart!

Omega-3 for Kids

you can find it in Flintstones.