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“The more you know about supplements, the smarter choices you can make and the more your health will improve.”
—Mike Ventresca, co-owner
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When it comes to supplements for weight loss, I often tread carefully. The market is flooded with unrealistic claims promising effortless transformations—and let’s be honest, those simply don’t exist. That said, natural products can enhance your weight loss efforts, but they’re tools in the toolbox—not magic solutions. Today, I’d like to share a few of my favorite places to start. First, it’s important to understand that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The best way to find the right option is to identify your greatest obstacle: appetite control, fat burning, or metabolism. While we can’t cover all the options in one column, the key takeaway is that there are options, and we’re happy to help you find one that’s right for you. With that said, I’d like to briefly discuss one of my favorite formulas for increasing metabolism, burning fat, and balancing blood sugar: BerberTrim from Source Naturals. At its core, BerberTrim is powered by berberine, a compound found in plants like barberry. Research shows that berberine regulates blood sugar and insulin levels effectively. In addition, berberine activates AMPK, often called the body’s “metabolic master switch.” AMPK promotes fat breakdown while also inhibiting fat storage. To further support healthy blood sugar levels, BerberTrim includes chromium, cinnamon, and alpha-lipoic acid. To enhance fat burning and metabolism, the formula contains green tea and cayenne. Green tea promotes weight loss through caffeine, which boosts energy and metabolism, and EGCG, a compound that enhances fat burning and thermogenesis—the process by which the body generates heat by burning calories. Like EGCG, cayenne has also been shown to increase thermogenesis. To learn more or to discuss other options to support your weight loss goals, I invite you to stop in today. Mike Ventresca is the owner of Vital Choice Health Store located at 9243 Sprague Road in North Royalton’s Timber Ridge Plaza. The phone number is 440-885-9505 . This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that currently affects nearly 25% of Americans and it’s on the rise. NAFLD is characterized by the buildup of fatty deposits in the liver in people with little or no alcohol intake and is the most common form of chronic liver disease. In some cases it can lead to liver damage similar to that of heavy alcohol use. NAFLD is said to effect approximately one out of every three women, and two out of every five men, aged 50 and older. One major problem is it doesn’t present obvious symptoms. While risk factors include high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, obesity, sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes, most people have little or no symptoms. In fact, most people don’t know they have NAFLD until a blood test shows abnormal liver enzymes and damage may already be underway. While natural options like milk thistle and NAC are often thought of when discussing liver health, emerging research is pointing to none other than probiotics. Studies shows a healthy microbiome, fueled by a combination of probiotics combined with a prebiotic food source, creates a physical barrier keeping unwanted compounds and toxins in the gut where they belong instead of passing through the portal vein directly into the liver. FLORASSIST Liver Restore by Life Extension is a clinically studied daily formula that helps encourage a healthy ratio of liver-friendly gut bacteria. In clinical studies of both heavy and average weight subjects, the ingredients in Liver Restore encouraged healthy levels of liver enzymes used to measure liver health. It also helped improve measurements of C-reactive protein, a common health biomarker that is produced inside the liver. While full results were seen after 28 weeks, elevated liver enzymes were found to be back within the normal range after only seven weeks of use. Mike Ventresca is the owner of Vital Choice Health Store located at 9243 Sprague Road in North Royalton’s Timber Ridge Plaza. The phone number is 440-885-9505 . This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
A recent study published in the British Medical Journal Medicine (BMJ) reported a confusing outcome. The authors found regular use of fish oil supplements by healthy individuals could increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm. However, for those who already have the condition, taking fish oil supplements decreased the risk of further development and improved their health. It’s important to note, this study was designed to report correlation, not causation. Additionally, the study had significant limitations, as it did not control for the amount, quality, or purity of the fish oil taken. Certainly, more research is needed. However, this topic highlights a key issue: the difference between the foundational and therapeutic use of supplements. Numerous studies have shown that fish oil supplements can provide therapeutic benefits. For example, taking a high dose of isolated omega-3s from fish oil can lower triglycerides, which I call therapeutic use—using a supplement as a natural medicine. On the other hand, there is a separate body of research that discusses the general health benefits of eating wild-caught fatty fish, like wild Alaskan salmon, three or more times per week. This is good foundational nutrition. The important question is: which do you need? For many, the answer is foundational. In that case, my favorite product is Wholemega by New Chapter . Wholemega is different from most fish oil supplements because it is not purified or isolated. Wholemega is cold-pressed, and just like a piece of wild salmon, naturally contains 16 different essential fatty acids, vitamin D, and even astaxanthin, the powerful antioxidant that gives salmon its color. Simply put, it is the closest thing to eating wild Alaskan salmon, something I think all health experts can agree on. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
In 1980, Dr. Hiroyuki Sumi, MD, a researcher for the Japan Ministry of Education discovered a special enzyme found in the fermented food natto had tremendous potential to improve cardiovascular health by preventing excessive clotting and promoting smoother blood flow. He called this enzyme nattokinase. Nattokinase works by regulating fibrin, a protein involved in blood clot formation. Think of fibrin as a mesh used by the body to slow down blood and help a clot to form when you cut your finger. When this system works properly, the fibrin does its job, but then is dissolved by another substance called plasmin. When we’re young, we tend to have plenty of plasmin to dissolve the fibrin properly. However, due to normal aging as well as chronic inflammation and other conditions like hypertension and diabetes , plasmin levels decrease. The result is too much fibrin, leading to excessive clotting and slow-moving blood, increasing the risk of heart disease, thrombosis, and stroke. What makes nattokinase so special is its ability to break down fibrin by increasing plasmin production. In a sense, turning back the hands of time, it resets the proper fibrin response, and promotes smoother blood flow through the arteries. This in turn reduces the risk of blockages that can lead to heart attacks or strokes. In addition, nattokinase may also be able to lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol scores (by lowering LDL and raising HDL) and reduce inflammation. One of the best products nattokinase products available is Natto-K from Enzymedica. Natto-K uses a patented form of nattokinase proven to increase plasmin levels. For even greater support, Arthur Andrew’s Neprinol AFD offers unparalleled “anti-fibrin”, or fibrinolytic activity. It combines a high dose of nattokinase with serrapeptase, an enzyme used to treat inflammation. To be effective all nattokinase products must be taken on an empty stomach one hour before or two hours after a meal. Please note, if you are currently taking a prescription blood thinning medication do not take nattokinase without first talking to your doctor.
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History
David and Mike Ventresca grew up in Strongsville, Ohio, the sons of a health - conscientious oral surgeon who helped teach other physicians about natural health. So it’s no surprise that the two brothers both developed a passion for health and education, which they put into practice 20 years ago with their opening of Vital Choice Health Store.
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The two brothers’ values have allowed Vital Choice to thrive for 20 years:
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“No one on the Vital Choice team works on commission. Our focus is on helping customers, not on meeting sales goals."
—Mike Ventresca, co-owner
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Today, the Vital Choice staff includes a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®), and Health Assistants - all committed to helping you discover the products exactly right for you.
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In addition to vitamins and supplements, Vital Choice also offers natural foods including organic seeds, nuts, healthy snacks, bulk teas, meal replacements, and local honey.
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