A baby boomer turns fifty years old every seven to ten seconds. Moreover, people over age fifty make up one-third of the adult population. In the next twenty years, that number will increase substantially. Preserving and enhancing mental functions or cognition, is critical to everyone, but especially to the many millions on the "other" side of forty. Remembering and forgetting are normal parts of evryday life. But what about when we get older? Is losing our memory an inevitable milestone in aging? Absolutely Not! As you'll learn in "Health Benefits of Phosphatidylserine (PS)," there are a number of things we can do to fend off memory decline and preserve the health of our brains-including proper diet, physical activity, and supplementation with memory-boosting supplements, such as phosphatidylserine, or PS for short. PS is essential for positiviely influencing the brain chemicals that pass messages from one brain cell to another. Although phosphatidylserine appears almost everywhere in the human diet, it is virtually impossible to take in enough PS from foods to benefit brain health. Backed by impressive research, supplemental PS makes getting enough of this vitl substance easy and convenient. This book tells you exactly what you need to know to make PS work for you. Don't wait around for age-related memory impairment or cognitive declne to come knocking on your door. You can start boosting your brainpower simply by reading this informative and enlightening book.
Amazon Sales Rank: #2351051 in Books Published on: 2004-12-15 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 28 pages
About the Author James Gormley is a well-known health and nutrition writer and former editor of "Better Nutrition Magazine." He is the author of "DHA: A Good Fat," and his articles have been published in "Delicious Living," "Let's Live," "GreatLife," and other magazines. Shari Lieberman, PhlD., C.N.S., F.A.C.N., is a clinical nutritionist based in New York City, and a faculty member of the University of Bridgeport School of Nutrition. She is a member of the Amrican Preventive Medical Association and the New York Academy of Science. Dr. Lieberman is also the author of "Dare to Lose," and "The Real lVitamin and Mineral Book."
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Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements
A convenient, pocket-sized guide to today’s most effective dietary supplements. Prescription for Nutritional Healing: The A-to-Z Guide to Supplements draws on America’s number-one bestselling guide to natural health, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, to present authoritative information about some 350 of the most important dietary supplements available today, in a handy, redesigned format. Newly revised and expanded, it details how these supplements work, how to use them, and what to look for when choosing them. This revised edition incorporates the latest medical information, including updated dosage recommendations, as well as current information about vitamin E and vitamin B12. Here is a straightforward, easy-to use guide to vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, herbs, and more.
Amazon Sales Rank: #254303 in Books Published on: 2008-10-16 Format: Bargain Price Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 352 pages
About the Author Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, was a leading nutritional counselor and advocate of natural therapies for more than two decades and spent more than twenty-five years researching natural approaches to health and healing.
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Vitamins And Supplements: Your Complete Guide To Vitamins And Minerals To Ensure Your Overall Health And Wellness
Vitamins and supplements are beneficial to the body. But, they should be properly taken, in the right dosage, for the appropriate deficiency that it is needed for. Along with a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and healthy living, vitamins can go a long way in maintaining the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of our body. How do you know which vitamins and supplements are right for you? This book is a comprehensive guide to: * Understanding how vitamins and supplements work for your body * The effects of vitamins and minerals on medications and to the elderly *The benefits of vitamins and supplements * The major vitamin and supplement groups and the benefits, safety precautions, and toxicity level of each * The basic how-to's of choosing and buying, and helpful tips for proper intake and what to do when you have an overdose The best way to start learning about the vitamins and supplements that may be beneficial to your health is to simply start reading about them.
Amazon Sales Rank: #432568 in Books Published on: 2010-02-25 Binding: Paperback 124 pages
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