Professional health products

Professional health products include vitamins, minerals, and various other supplements such as protein powder, omega 3 oils, and antioxidants. Many online retailers offer professional health products at a significant discount as opposed to in-store retailers as they have higher overhead costs. Please navigate to the left hand bar to find more information regarding health products from online retailers.

In general, there are a variety of professional health products including bilberry, chamomile, cod liver oil, co-enzyme Q10, cranberry, echinacea, evening primrose oil, feverfew, fish oils, garlic, ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, glucosamine, kava, St John's Wort, soy, starflower oil, and valerian. Please visit our affiliates on the left for more information.

Minerals are a form of professional health products and include elements such as iron and potassium. They participate in many biochemical and physiological processes necessary for optimum growth, development, and health. A clear distinction lies in mineral and trace elements. If the body requires more than 100 milligrams of a particular type of mineral in a day, then it is considered to be a mineral. If the body requires less than 100 milligrams, then it is a trace element.

Vitamins are another form of professional health products sold online. They come in two varieties: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored in the body. If excessive amounts are taken, they can be stored in fats to be used at a later time. However, if too much is taken, toxic levels can accumulate to storage areas such as the liver. Conversely, water soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body to a great extent. The daily amount needed must be provided by the foods eaten over several days.