Vitamins & Herbal Supplements

This section of UltimateFatBurner.com contains reviews on vitamins, minerals, herbs and nutraceutical compounds... supplements that are typically used for general health/wellness or the treatment of illnesses/injuries.

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We've grouped the reviews into various categories, such as "heart health," "mood/mind boosters," "menopause/PMS Relief," and so on - based on how these compounds are most frequently used. Use the drop down list in the left sidebar to explore the category you're most interested in, or select from the list below.

Analgesics Anti-Inflammatory Anti-Microbial Antioxidants
Basic Nutrients Blood Sugar Support Bone Health Cholesterol Support
Digestive Supplements Diuretics/Laxatives Enzymes Essential Fats
Green Foods Heart Health Hormonal Products Immune Enhancers
Joint Repair Menopause/PMS Relief Mind/Mood Boosters Sex/Libido Supplements
Sleep/Relaxation Enhancers Stress Management Traditional Medicinal Herbs  

If you're looking for a specific item or topic, use the "Search Vitamin/Herbal Reviews by keyword" box at the left. If you're not sure how something is spelled, click on the "A - Z Review Index" link - this will take you to a page where all the subjects are listed in alphabetical order.

Lastly, if you just feel like browsing, you can use the Vitamin/Herbal Reviews Sitemap; or click on the "All Vitamin/Herbal Reviews" link. The Sitemap offers a list of titles; the "All Reviews" link offers a list of review summaries.

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Natural Male Enhancement: L-Arginine for Erectile Dysfunction?

L-arginine is an amino acid necessary for protein synthesis. We’ve talked a fair bit about arginine on UltimateFatBurner.com over the years, but not because of its potential role in natural male enhancement or to combat erectile dysfunction (E.D.). No, we’ve focused mostly on its role in pre-workout supplements (like Gaspari’s SuperPump or BSN’s NoXplode) although [...]

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Chondroitin For Arthritis: Benefits & Information

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Chondroitin, or chondroitin sulfate, is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It is part of a large protein molecule known as a proteoglycan, and is a major component of cartilage—the “cushion” between joints. Chondroitin works by holding water and nutrients in cartilage and giving it structure. This is an important property, since cartilage [...]

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Potassium Iodide: Benefits and Information

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Potassium iodide (KI) is a salt of the essential mineral iodine. Your body needs iodine to synthesize the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These two hormones are vitally important for normal development, growth and metabolism. T4 and T3 are produced by the thyroid gland: a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the neck. These hormones [...]

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Noni Fruit: Benefits and Information

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Noni is the Hawaiian name for Morinda citrifolia—a traditional medicinal plant grown in the Pacific Islands, and other tropical regions of the world. Historically, parts of the entire plant have been used to treat a variety of ailments, such as malaria, fever, intestinal parasites and infections. Nonetheless, it’s the malodorous fruit that’s driving consumer interest [...]

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Iodine: The Thyroid Connection

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Though the element iodine is poisonous in its gaseous state, the iodine ion (iodide) is essential to life. Iodine in foods is converted to iodide in the gastrointestinal tract. In the body, the primary role of iodine involves thyroid function. Iodide is trapped by the thyroid gland, which uses it in the synthesis of the [...]

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Mangosteen: Benefits and Information

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Mangosteen is Garcinia mangostana, a fruit-bearing tree native to Southeast Asia. The fruit has been dubbed the “Queen of Fruits,” thanks to its delicately-flavored white pulp, although it’s the surrounding—and inedible—pericarp that attracts the most interest from researchers and health-conscious consumers in the West. What’s so interesting about the pericarp? As it turns out, it’s [...]

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