Nutridom Health Information Blog

NUTRIDOM ARONIA EDITORIAL Aronia, also known as chokeberry, grows in wet swampy areas in eastern North America and Europe. Like other berries, they have been known to be a rich source of healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. While due to its bitter taste it is not as commonly consumed as other types of berries, aronia berries are one of the most concentrated sources of polyphenols. Polyphenols are a group of phytochemicals or chemicals found in plants that are the main ingredients responsible for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory actions in the body. One area that has received a lot research focus, are the benefits of aronia on preventing and treating metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms including, elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat and abnormal cholesterol levels. Human and animal studies have shown aronia berry extracts to have favorable results in several factors associated with metabolic syndrome. Cholesterol ...

NUTRIDOM LIQUID CALCIUM (CAL-MAG-VIT. D) EDITORIAL Calcium, magnesium and vitamin D three nutrients that have many related and synergistic actions in the body. It is important to maintain individual levels of each of them but one also needs to consider a good balance between each of these nutrients for optimal health. Calcium and Magnesium The relationship between calcium and magnesium has been known for a long time and studies show that calcium intake affects magnesium retention and vice versa. However, calcium intake levels have increased dramatically over the last half decade due mostly to the increase in dairy consumption. This was likely due to the relationship discovered between calcium and bone health, however the Harvard Milk study in 1997 concluded that higher intake of dairy did not decrease the incidence of osteoporosis or associated risk of bone fracture. The increase in calcium intake occurred without a concurrent increase in magnesium which is required of the absor...