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Calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D3 are vitamin and minerals that are vital to several bodily processes. Though they occur naturally in a variety of foods, many people take supplements to help increase their intake. Combined supplements like calcium-magnesium-zinc-D3 have gained popularity recently, especially among people looking to improve bone density or other aspects of their health. This article explores the benefits, uses, and side effects of calcium-magnesium-zinc-D3 supplements. Benefits and uses Calcium-magnesium-zinc-D3 supplements may offer a host of benefits. While research on the combined supplement is lacking, studies on the individual minerals are clear and well established. Keep in mind that calcium is consistently linked to only one of the benefits described below — bone health. Yet, research is ongoing, and taking it alongside zinc and magnesium is perfectly safe. May support bone health Calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamin D3 help strengthen your bones in a var

Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D and Vitamin K2 are vitamin and minerals that are vital to several bodily processes. Though they occur naturally in a variety of foods, many people take supplements to help increase their intake. Benefits and uses 1. May support bone health Calcium is the main mineral in your bones, which hold more than 99% of your body’s calcium stores. Your body is constantly regenerating its bone tissue, so it’s important to consume an adequate amount of this mineral daily ( bones.nih.gov ). Magnesium plays a key role in converting vitamin D into its active form, which aids calcium absorption ( Trusted Source ). Therefore, you can minimize your vitamin D requirement by making sure you’re also getting enough magnesium. Research has confirmed higher magnesium intake helps reduce your risk of vitamin D deficiency by activating more of it.  A  groundbreaking 2017 review  compiled over 80 studies that show vitamin D3 and K2 together might be greater than the sum of their p

If you are confused about all the pico laser treatments in town and are looking for a guide to better understand pico laser and pigmentation treatment, you've come to the right place. “Pico Laser” is a recent buzzword in aesthetic medicine, so it's no surprise that Pico Lasers are one of the most popular treatment nowadays. However, the science is also mixed with hype and you are likely to get overwhelmed and cluttered over this Pico Laser treatment. Picoway vs Picosure ? The PicoWay and the PicoSure lasers both use picosecond technology to remove tattoos. A picosecond is one trillionth of a second, so these lasers are named for how they deliver constant bursts of energy that only last for a picosecond. However, although similar in name, the PicoWay laser has several key advantages over the PicoSure laser. ( advancedlaser ) Wavelength PicoWay: 532nm, 785nm, 1064nm PicoSure: 532nm (laser pump handpiece), 755nm, 1064nm (laser pump handpiece) PicoWay is the only laser that has th

If you are considering a non-surgical facelift treatment, you've come to the right place. The number of options for non-surgical facelifts have increased drastically in recent years, thus making it a struggle to decide which treatment would be best for you. This guide is here to help. What is a Non-Surgical Facelift? A non-surgical face-lift can include a number of different treatments and procedures that aim to address the effects of aging. Non-surgical options for facelifts fall into three categories: replenishing lost volume, resurfacing the superficial skin and tightening deeper tissue. Generally, a range of treatments are used in combination to achieve your overall facial rejuvenation goals. There are 3 different categories of non-surgical face lifts that can achieve lifting without plastic surgery:  Energy-based Filler-based Thread lift-based The energy based category is the biggest group with various technologies and jargons, thus could be overwhelming and confusing for you

This is part 4 of our Aesthetics 101 series. Due to the advancement in laser technology, it is now possible to significantly improve aged and sun-damaged skin, scars, hair, tattoo as well as various skin pigmentation with just a couple of skin laser sessions. Introduction: What are lasers? The term "laser" originated as an acronym for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation". Since its invention in 1960, laser system we have today are ever more sophisticated. There’s an endless world of options with lasers these days. Fraxel (Fractional), Pico lasers, Q Switch lasers, Long Pulse lasers, Quasi Long Pulse laser, CO2 lasers, Erbium lasers, Ablative, non-ablative, fractional and non-fractional and more than we could even list here without boring you to death. But do they work? How do they work? There’s a thousand questions around them to ask… so let’s get started! In order to reduce the confusion, we need to categorize the laser types so

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient which cannot be produced by humans ( Nutrients . 2017). Because your body doesn't produce or store it, you need daily vitamin C for continued health. Vitamin C may be one of the most well-known immune nutrients that protect against immune deficiencies and which supports the prevention and recovery from the common cold and upper-respiratory issues, and also protects your cardiovascular system, eyes, skin, and other parts of your body. SOMMAI/ Shutterstock Vitamin C is a particularly unique nutrient because it also functions as an antioxidant that protects your cells against potential damage ( NIH ) . Vitamin C deficiency is rare in developed countries, but inadequate intake can lead to symptoms like dry skin, achy joints, bleeding gums, and poor wound healing. Acute vitamin C deficiency is known as scurvy and potentially fatal if left untreated. If you smoke, have kidney disease, take certain medications, or consume a very limited diet, you may be