EZ Melts Health Blog

Read time: 2 minutes As we’ve said before, not all supplements in the nutraceutical industry are created equal. What goes in your body should be a careful decision and the quality of the supplements you take do matter. Unfortunately, the FDA doesn’t regulate supplements as strictly as pharmaceuticals because they aren’t technically considered drugs. While this doesn’t mean supplement companies can say or do anything under the sun, it does mean that some companies take the easy route. Often to reduce production costs, companies will include cheaper ingredients and fillers that aren’t effective or can even harm you. So while two supplements side by side on a shelf may advertise the same vitamin or mineral, they might give you very different results. Do Research Before You Buy Best way to pick the right supplement? Research ahead of time. When talking about multivitamins specifically, look at the vitamins and minerals listed. Do they stack up to the list below? A lot of brands won’t include everything they should in a supplement. Also, make sure that you are taking ONLY the recommended dosage. When taking supplements, especially those with minerals, it is easy to take too much. There is a growing shift away from chemical and artificial ingredients in the nutraceutical industry and EZ Melts is proud to be a part of that movement. We ensure that our vitamins are non-GMO, vegan, gluten free, and free of harmful chemical additives and sweeteners. Harmful or Toxic Vitamin Ingredients in Supplements Be on the lookout for: Artificial flavoring, which has been linked to diabetes GMO products such as corn starch and gelatin from unknown sources Chemically engineered food coloring such as red 40 and blue 2 Titanium dioxide, found in things like makeup and even paint! It’s linked to harming lung health Talc or magnesium silicate, which is a carcinogen and linked to stomach cancer Lead, mercury or PCBs Hydrogenated oil which acts as a filler and contributes to “bad” cholesterol Thankfully, there are supplements using ethical and safe ingredients that don’t contain harmful synthetic chemicals. After all, why take a vitamin if it doesn’t work? You might feel more at ease taking a supplement, any supplement, if you don’t know that there are a lot of companies out there that will use less effective ingredients. The supplements you are spending money on could be hard to absorb or worse—you could harm your body. Try a supplement like EZ Melts to support your health affordably and naturally. The EZ Melts Promise Try our EZ Melts supplements for their customer-approved, all natural flavor, and their non-GMO and vegan promise. They melt quickly on the tongue, making it EZ to get the nutrition you need! Best part? We create vitamins without fillers and don’t add any harmful chemicals or artificial ingredients. Just check out our ingredients listed on the bottle and feel better knowing you are actually supporting your best health. Thanks for being a part of our community!  ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens

Are you a cheater? We think not! Nutrition through food is essential, and regardless of your weight, shape, or size, you need it to survive and thrive. However being health conscious is important, especially if your medical provider has suggested specific diets for health concerns. Your body is your home and should be treated as such; make sure you take care of it so it takes care of you in return. All people are worthy of nourishing their bodies, period. If you are restricting certain foods for health concerns or whatever personal reason it may be, it can leave you feeling defeated when you give into an indulgent food craving. Psychology and evolution is partly to blame--the same areas of our brain that light up for drug addiction also activate for fatty, carb and sugar heavy foods, especially when you’re stressed or upset [1]. On top of this, the fall and winter are coming and sugary, carb-heavy comfort foods are being sold everywhere we look. It’s this time of the year that it is especially important to remember that you should not punish yourself for enjoying a treat in moderation.   The Science of Happy Hormones and Food Cravings Confused? You might think that we were going to tell you to diet harder, or cut calories somewhere else, or completely restrict yourself from all the foods you crave. Not the case! We are telling you that giving into the occasional craving for an indulgent treat coupled with a well-rounded, nutritious diet and exercise is A-okay! Furthermore, completely cutting yourself off foods you crave can lead to an increase in desire. Restriction can swing like a pendulum and actually distract you even more because you are constantly thinking about what you can’t eat, leading to an actual increase in caloric intake [2]. Takeaway here: treat yourself!   Of course, it is also important to consider that giving in too much to your brain’s reward system can strengthen your brain’s craving-seeking impulses. When you consume an indulgent treat, “happy hormones” like dopamine are released by your brain. The more you eat that particular food, the more your brain might tell you to eat it, leading to a landslide of eating more and more to get the same hormone fix [3]. Research shows that chronic stress leads to increased cravings, and constantly giving into increased cravings is statistically connected to a higher BMI [4]. Not to mention, swapping in a piece of pecan pie or cookies at your Labor Day cookout in place of a healthier snack sacrifices essential vitamins and minerals your body needs! Tip? If you are giving into that craving for treats more often this time of year, consider taking a multivitamin to bridge the gap in your nutrition--after all, your body needs the same amount of vitamins and minerals to function 365 days a year, not just in the summertime!   Best of Both Worlds: EZ Melts Vitamin supplements are a great way to ensure that you get the essential nutrients your body needs while still enjoying the occasional “cheat food” this time of year.  As we’ve mentioned before, the brand matters. If you try supplements, see why EZ Melts is better--our vitamins are fast melting, EZ to take, and have a delicious customer approved flavor. Unlike many major vitamin brands, our tablets do not include harmful toxic ingredients, artificial flavors, or GMOs. Try us out and see the difference!   Sources:  https://brainworldmagazine.com/crave-science-behind-food-cravings/ https://www.wellandgood.com/why-food-cravings-ok/ https://now.tufts.edu/articles/craving-brain https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6186388/ ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens

Ninety-two percent.   Ninety-two percent of Americans are nutrition deficient--and that’s across class lines.   That’s right, regardless of economic status or location, people who reside in the United States today--wealthy and underserved populations alike--are not getting the adequate nutrition they need for optimal wellness and longevity [1]. We all know that food is essential for survival, period, but adequate nutrition is necessary for living well. See the difference? For example, while you may survive eating takeout and fast food every day, your body will not be able to provide you with optimal wellness and function.  Getting adequate amounts of every vitamin and mineral through our food sources is preferable, hands down. But in today’s world, where everything is fast-paced and unpredictable, we at EZ Melts recognize that it is difficult to do this with food sources alone. In a previous post, we discussed the scientific theory of evolution and how it relates to our bodies’ abilities to source nutrients. According to research on human evolution, over thousands of years, our bodies lost the ability to create many nutrients on its own due to getting said vitamins and minerals through food sources [2]. Therefore, our bodies need to get many essential nutrients by eating and metabolizing! So, with this information...what do we do?! We know most of us will not be seeing a change in our busy schedules to plan perfect amounts of essential nutrient bioavailability in our diets any time soon. How the heck are we going to obtain that goal of wellness?  That’s where modern science comes in! Read on to find your quick one-stop solution to getting your healthy glow on.   Supplements: Are They Actually Helpful? If the answer were no, we wouldn’t be here! The easiest and most cost-effective way to bridge your nutrition gap is vitamin supplements. And yeah, we might come off biased as a supplement company, but to prove this statement, we link third party scientific research to walk the walk and talk the talk. Taking a multivitamin to address your nutrition needs is incredibly beneficial, particularly for certain groups of people [3], but it’s important to remember: the label counts! We discussed this in a different article, The Myths of the Multivitamin: due to the fact that the FDA does not regulate health supplements as strictly as pharmaceuticals, there are a lot of companies that will cut costs by using cheaper and even toxic ingredients that are not as readily bioavailable to your body’s metabolism [4]. This means harmful side effects and money wasted on useless pills that won’t be absorbed by your body! There are brands (including us) that use all-natural ingredients, naturally-sourced sweeteners, and non-GMO, vegan ingredients, so be sure to do your research first.   Benefits of Multivitamins There are many types of supplements to address specific deficiencies or boost your nutrient intake, but starting off with a multivitamin is the best way to cover your bases [5]. Among the many benefits of a supplement, here are three of the big ones to remember when considering a multivitamin regimen: 1. Gene Expression: According to scientific research, there is a definite link between adequate nutrition and your DNA replication/how it forms. This also includes the formation of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and autoimmune disorders. There is a growing body of evidence linking vitamin and mineral deficits with the increased likelihood of certain diseases and disorders [6].   2. Uplifted Mood: Mental health disorders can NOT be cured by nutraceuticals, and getting the right medical treatment for diagnosed illness is critical. However, in addition to adequate medical help, research shows there is a link between deficiencies of vitamins such as the B family and vitamin D and reports of decreased motivation and mood as well as an increase in depressive moods [7]. Getting adequate vitamins through supplements is a good way to address the shortage of these!   3. Strong Immune System: It goes without saying, this one is on everyone’s mind right now. Vitamins and minerals are linked to an enhanced immune response. These vitamins and minerals also contribute to the creation of T fighter cells and white blood cells, which in turn help your immune system do its job of protecting you against diseases and viruses [8].    The EZ Melts Difference If you try supplements, see why EZ Melts is better--our vitamins are fast melting, EZ to take, and have a delicious customer approved flavor. Unlike many major vitamin brands, our tablets do not include harmful toxic ingredients, artificial flavors, or GMOs. Try us out and see the difference!    Sources https://thebiostation.com/bioblog/nutrient-iv-therapy/do-you-have-vitamin-deficiency/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4772032/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/supplements/art-20044894#:~:text=Supplements%20aren't%20intended%20to,Greater%20nutrition. https://www.medicaldaily.com/flintstones-vitamins-contain-artificial-sweeteners-and-gmo-products-fresh-fruits-and-veggies-are https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4109789/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5852824/#B2-nutrients-10-00248 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908269/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7161532/   ___ Written by Annie-Eliza Stevens