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Q&As: Ask the Nutritionist (Last updated: 14 Aug 2008)
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Q) Pine Bark Extract and Grape seed Extract which is
better?
A) Both contai similar types of flavone antioxidants,
but Grape Seed version is many times cheaper
though. I recommend Grape Seed Extract.

Q) My doctor recommends that I should rely on fish for
Omega 3 instead of taking supplements, what do you
think?
A) In my biased opinion, I believe in this case food
may not be enough. Especially local fishes, those that
are caught in warm climate have little body fat to
contribute to your Omega 3 intake. Farmed fishes are
almost near zero in Omega 3 content because of the
feeding used.

Q) Why did you say Arginine is the active ingredient in
NO (Nitric Oxide) supplement?
A) A decent NO supplement contains 5g of L-Arginine
to give it some significant effect. L-Arginine can work
well on its own. Most research suggest 5-8g to be
effective. This is why I suggest people who are
looking for results from NO formulas to just switch to
L-Arginine tablets.

Q) What supplement is good for muscle soreness?
A) One of the newest supplements I get positive
feedback is Ginger 6:1. It has also been proven to be
good for joint pain making it a good complementary
with glucosamine sulphate.

Q) Should I avoid Soy in my diet as it has been
reported to reduce sperm counts?
A) Soy food contains something called phyto estrogen
that mimic the action of real estrogen in the body. It is
about 50 times weaker than the real one. I personally
do not think there is a need to avoid soy food
altogether except men who are trying to have kids and
have yet to be successful.

Q) I regularly experience bleeding gums when
brushing my teeth, what do you recommend?
A) Aside from seeing your dentist for advice, you can
also try some vitamin C supplements. I personally
recommend you try taking 1000mg of vitamin C
supplement a day to see if the bleeding goes away.

Q) I read that fish oil can increase blood clotting time,
is it safe?
A) I recommend taking no more than 8 food grade fish
oil caps or 4 pharmaceutical grade fish oil caps per
day to be very safe.

Q) Is timed-released multi vitamins better than
regular ones?
A) I do not think so. There has been reports of timed
released tablet that did not disintegrate properly and
came out of the body intact. I believe most
supplements should be taken with a meal and
supplements when taken with a meal will stay in the
stomach for a few hours for good absorption by the
body.

Above (Product X): Whey not
instanised properly. Float on top
after being added.

Above (Product X): After stirring
for 30 seconds vigorously in
125mL of room temperature
water. Lots of undissolved
clumps and globs....

Compare this with
Below: ISS
Research....
Complete Whey

Above (ISS Research Complete
Whey): After stirring for just 5-10
seconds vigorously in 125mL of
room temperature water. No
clumps, no globs, completely
dissolved! Super smooth! Full
details below.