by Melissa Chichester
When it comes to taking care of personal health, all of us run into snags every once in a while with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, whether it is a stressful time at work or while dealing with family issues. As we try to eat right and exercise regularly, it is easy to get derailed on the road to wellness when life gets in the way. Most of us are already familiar with the now common knowledge that claims men may be less likely to seek out health care help than women. Adults should not skip opportunities to live an overall healthy lifestyle; however, supplementation can help when we hit one of those snags when life gets too hectic. Here are five of the top supplements that help support the active lifestyles of men.*
Pumpkins contain beneficial nutrients, particularly for men.* Pumpkin seed is a source of phytochemicals and has been traditionally used to support prostate and urinary health.* Enjoy cold-pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil in rapid release softgels.
You may have seen the benefits of lycopene mentioned recently on a ketchup bottle or can of tomato sauce. That’s because lycopene is a rich red carotenoid pigment found in tomatoes and other red vegetables and fruits, like watermelon, grapefruit, mangos, and papayas. Because of its vibrant color, lycopene is used as a safe food coloring around the world. Processing and cooking tomatoes increases the amount of lycopene in the finished food rather than diminishing it. Lycopene is beneficial to men’s health as a nutrient that supports prostate health in addition to heart health, plus it has antioxidant properties to fight cell-damaging free radicals.*
Arginine is one of 20 amino acids, the building blocks of protein.* Arginine can serve as a source of cellular energy and is involved in various pathways throughout the body.* Arginine supports the effect of exercise and is one of the most important amino acids involved in immune function.*
Arginine is also known as one of the most important amino acids involved in immune function.*
Our L-Arginine supports Nitric Oxide levels already within a normal level, along with heart and circulatory health.*
Best known for its role in heart health, coenzyme Q-10 plays many other roles in the body.* This fat-soluble substance is similar to a vitamin and is involved in cardiovascular health and supplying the energy production needed to nourish the heart.* Co Q-10 also supports healthy gums and blood pressure levels already within a normal range.*
With age, levels of coenzyme Q-10 may diminish in the body, making supplementation helpful.*
Men taking statin medications for high cholesterol may also have diminished levels of Co Q-10, and this supplement can help with replenishment.*+
+Note: Coenzyme Q-10 is not intended to serve as a replacement for Statin therapy, nor should you discontinue taking any prescribed medications while supplementing with Coenzyme Q-10.
Saw palmetto is one of the most popular herbal supplements for men. This small palm grows in clumps and is native to the southeastern United States. This plant grows very slowly, and some varieties in Florida are said to be nearly 700 years old! Saw palmetto was used in herbal health care by Native American groups as far north as Wisconsin, suggesting that it was a valuable substance in early trading. Today, saw palmetto is best known for containing beneficial phytochemicals that support urinary health and prostate health.*
