Supplements 411 Intro

Bogus or Beneficial? Find out here with TLN Founder Phil LeClair regarding Dietary and Nutrition Supplements

If confusion over what type of diet to follow were not challenging enough, the quandary over whether to use, not use and what to choose in regards to vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements is equally difficult.

Unfortunately for the consumer, the FDA has grouped such products into one general category known as Dietary Supplements. For anybody attempting to navigate through the massive selection of trendy, market-driven and mostly useless supplements, they are hard-pressed to discover products that actually can play an important role in contributing to good health. Find out more by keeping an eye out for more Supplements 411 posts!

TLN Health News Heads Up: The Nutrition Reporter

TLN Editor Comments: If you are motivated to dig deeper into the benefits of vitamin and mineral supplementation, I highly recommend taking a look at The Nutrition Reporter. It has been one of my primary nutrition resources for nearly a decade.

I recently got the chance to catch up on some reading, and plowed through a year's worth of Nutrition Reporter newsletter back issues.

The following are headlines from 12 articles or research reviews that I found most interesting:

• Healthy Foods, Rich in Many Different Nutrients, Are Still Your Best Medicine
• Big Surprise, Good Nutrition Gives People an Edge as They Get Older
• More Research Highlights the Broad Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fish Oils and Fatty Fish
• Trans Fats at Root of Health Problems
• Prenatal Supplements Improve Birth Weight, Lower Risk of Death
• Magnesium Often Overlooked in Maintaining Normal Muscle Function
• High-Protein, Low-Carb Eating Reduces Cholesterol and Does Not Weaken Bones
• Green Tea Consumption May Help Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Get Older
• High Levels of Vitamin C Reduce Risk of Inflammation and Heart Disease
• Early Consumption of Fries May Increase Later Risk of Breast Cancer
• Low Zinc Levels May Reduce Energy Levels
• Vitamin E Boosts Lifespan, Well-Being

Editor and publisher Jack Challem classifies himself as a nutrition journalist. He is a proponent for better health through a sound, whole-food diet and intelligent use of vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients. Along with The Nutrition Reporter, Challem has written hundreds of articles and several books (Syndrome X is my favorite), and is a household name in the nutrition industry.

When perusing the Nutrition Reporter website, hone in on the Article Archives. There is a very nice collection of Challem's works and viewpoints. Enjoy and be enlightened!