Better Health & Beyond — Nutrition

Occasionally, we at Phillips Pharmacy will come across an article, online or otherwise, that we think has valuable information that may be of help to our Phillips Pharmacy Family. When this happens we will not stand on tradition by trying to sell you anything or filling our post with product links, we will give it to you straight. So... Today we discuss reducing carbohydrates in your diet. Cutting back on carbohydrates can have major benefits for your health.Many studies have shown that low-carb diets can help you lose weight and control diabetes or pre-diabetes.  A low-carb diet is low in...

Are you suffering from any of these symptoms? Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement. Humans, unlike most animals, are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, so it is an essential dietary component. Vitamin C is required for the biosynthesis of collagen, L-carnitine, and certain neurotransmitters; vitamin C is also involved in protein metabolism. Collagen is an essential component of connective tissue, which plays a vital role in wound healing. Vitamin C is also an important physiological antioxidant and has...