Vitamin E-asy

Although I have used Vitamin E topically in the past to prevent scarring and aid in the skins healing process, I recently came across some specific information about Vitamin E and why it may work for scars:
1. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps prevent free radical damage.
2. Vitamin E protects physical stability and is a defense for your cells.
3. Vitamin E plays a role in immune function, DNA repair, and protects tissue of the skin, eyes, liver and other organs that are sensitive to oxidization.
Vitamin E can be taken orally or topically. Vitamin E is absorbed by the skin and is added to many face creams and lotions, including sunscreen, to prevent wrinkles and premature aging. Will Vitamin E take over the Botox craze? Probably not, but it’s definitely a cheaper, less drastic, alternative. - Community Assistant

Oh Say Can You See...?

Being that I wear contact lens on a daily basis, eye health is not only important to me, but also brought to my attention every morning and night as I clean, sanitize and put away my magical lenses of clarity. But there is more I can do for my eye health: Numerous studies have reported positive results that support the role of lutein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, zinc, copper, Omega 3 and zeaxanthin for eye health. Along with my multivitamin, I take my company's omega-3 (Viteyes Omega-3) to protect my eyes health (as well as heart and mind benefits). I like knowing that I’m protecting my eyes, not just by properly handling my contact lenses, but also by taking vitamin supplements. I'll be blogging more about new studies as they come up so you can learn how these vitamins can help your eye health and other health benefits. - Community Assistant

Vitamin health of future generations?

I read an interesting article today in the San Francisco Chronicle. UC Berkeley scientists are researching the idea of looking at a person's genes and using vitamins as treatments for their specific genetic flaws. Currently, people with or at risk for age-related macular degeneration take a compilation of high amounts of vitamins A, C, E, copper and zinc (AREDS formula). Those with osteoarthritis are recommended to take glucosamine supplements. This article points to research that would take this to a whole new level. Could personalized vitamins be the wave of the future?

Vitamin Basics: Lesson #1

In my first blog about vitamins, I want to go back to the basics. Let’s cover a couple “elementary” questions about vitamins.

Why should you take vitamins?
Vitamins are essential to the everyday functions of your body. Your body cannot make vitamins and therefore you must get it from the diet or in dietary supplements.

If I eat a healthy diet do I still need to take vitamins?
A daily multivitamin can protect your body against dietary imbalances or different nutritional needs your body may need at various times. In addition, studies have shown that taking vitamins above the minimum requirements of just a daily multivitamin can help maintain heart, liver and eye health, among other major health concerns. Some examples of these
include omega-3 for the heart, antioxidants for the eyes, and milk thistle for the liver.

I look forward to blogging with those of you who are interested in vitamin health. I plan to focus on the latest vitamin news, specific health concerns and what vitamins may be beneficial and overall health (nutrition, exercise, etc.). Enjoy the Vitamin Learning blog!