Too many natural remedies in the form of dietary supplements go unnoticed by health-conscious shoppers who would likely benefit from them. These include specific vitamins, herbal products, and other types of supplements.
In order to acquaint the visitors of this website with beneficial supplements they might otherwise miss, we again continue with our ‘Alphabet Soup’ series. Here, we look at a list of three supplements with only one main theme in common: They all begin with the letter ‘T’.
Three Terrific ‘T’ Supplements
Tocotrienols are chemicals similar to vitamin E and are included in some vitamin E supplements, as well as comprising their own supplement. Research has suggested multiple specific benefits are made available by carefully consuming tocotrienols in supplement form in accordance with the instructions. First, they have neuroprotective properties, whereby they can improve brain function and health. They are especially beneficial because they can quickly reach the brain after consumption. Research shows they can also assist in the healing of bone fractures. Further research shows that tocotrienols have general protective effects on human health. They can both mitigate plaque build-up in the arteries and also manage cholesterol levels.
Tribulus terrestris is a supplement made from a plant with the same name. It is a small plant that produces green fruit. It has multiple potential benefits, supported by research. One is its potential ability to promote testosterone production in men, which could contribute to sexual health. Because of this, it is also thought to help benefit athletic performance. Separately, tribulus terrestris has the potential to help those with diabetes by aiding in the breakdown of carbohydrates; However, it should only be considered in the context of other treatments and dietary specifications for someone with diabetes.
Trinfac-B is a complex supplement designed to benefit the heart and the nervous system. The name we give to this supplement is from the combination of nutrients it contains, namely vitamin B12 and folate, which help to work with intrinsic factor in the stomach. “Intrinsic factor” is the name for a protein that exists in the stomach. In the stomach, where intrinsic factor is produced, this protein and vitamin B12 combine and travel through the intestine and are then absorbed by the bloodstream. Once in the bloodstream, B12 contributes to the production and growth of red blood cells. It also has a role in nerve development and DNA synthesis.
These three ‘T’ supplements provide a variety of benefits to brain function, heart health, testosterone production, diabetic health, and the health of the nervous system. Which of these might work best for you? We recommend that you talk to your healthcare provider before taking any supplement for the first time, mainly to ensure it is suitable for your particular physiology and to ensure it won’t interfere with any prescription medicines you might be taking.