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  Introduction What does DHEA do? Well before we go into that we have to know a little about this supplement and how it works. DHEA has been around for long enough to have some results back from all the clinical trials and studies done about this hormonal supplement. It doesn’t necessarily go hand in hand with the view of the public as it is now. Generally the public considers this to be a very powerful supplement that can cure many ailments associated with old age. A savior if you will. Or just a straight up “life extender” in a pill. This is not the whole truth however. It’s more complicated than that because with hormones it becomes convoluted as far as benefits go. Lets get into it! A graph showing the typical levels of DHEA by age. What does DHEA do? DHEA is a hormone that your body produces naturally inside of your adrenal gland (above you kidney). Your body then turns this hormone into testosterone and estrogen according to what it needs. It’s worth noting that both women an...

  Men’s Health Men’s Health and Women’s Health have different needs. Men require more of some nutrients and less of others compared to women and many are deficient. However, a daily multivitamin can help bridge that gap. Vitamins are essential to your overall health. They perform many critical roles in your body, from producing energy to ensuring proper function of bodily systems. Men aged 19–70 need to make sure to get enough of the following vitamins and minerals: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin D, vitamin K, zinc, Vitamin E and selenium. Additionally, saw palmetto is also beneficial to over 45 men. Vitamins for Men’s Health I will not briefly go into each supplement above in more detail and provide links to products if you need help finding quality supplements. Additionally, every link that I post will be made in the USA. How much of these that you need will depend on your gender, weight, and age; so check with your dietitian for the dosage specific to you. This is A L...

  Nobody wants to be miserable. If you are deficient in magnesium you might not even know that’s what the problem is however. Below we will explain some of the symptoms of magnesium deficiency and how you can correct it. Magnesium Deficiency As may be expected, diets that are deficient in magnesium are common in individuals who are experiencing health problems. These diets may include fatigue, constipation, depression, high blood pressure, kidney problems, kidney stones, and epilepsy. Of course, not everyone who has a magnesium deficiency experiences any of these symptoms. However, the vast majority of people who do not consume the required amounts of magnesium do so because of a diet that is deficient in magnesium. If you’re one of those people you could just need a simple  magnesium supplement . A deficiency in magnesium would cause irregular heartbeats, irregular contractions of muscles and spasms, and general muscle weakness. In extreme magnesium deficiency, individuals ma...