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Comment on Centrum Silver, 220-Count Bottle by M. Lu

M. Lu — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:08:57 +0000

25 of 29 people found the following review helpful

not too fresh, December 31, 2009

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This review is from: Centrum Silver Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement, for Adults 50 Plus, Tablets , 150 tablets (Health and Beauty)

This product arrived on 12.29.2009 but the expiration date is 07.2010. Although it still has 7 months to get expired, I just can't believe the bottles stayed in somewhere else for 3 years before it got to my place. I'd rather grab it in CVS or RiteAid next time.

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Comment on Centrum Silver, 220-Count Bottle by kone "kone"

kone "kone" — Sat, 19 May 2012 02:06:53 +0000

69 of 80 people found the following review helpful

Centrun Silver is Targeted at Older People, September 5, 2005

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This review is from: Centrum Silver, 220-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)

Centrum-brand vitamins are made by a quality company, which is important in buying vitamins. Since the vitamin industry is not regulated by the FDA, manufacturers can put just about anything on the label to sell their product, and many do! Oft times the supposed ingredients are not even in the product, and this is why a name-brand product is essential. The Centrum-brand is one that the consumer can trust.

Centrum-Silver is a product targeted for adults and those older than 55 years of age. However, this vitamin formulation can be taken by any adult with effectiveness.

Vitamins are elements and chemical compounds that help the body's cells function better, mostly in the area of cell/body metabolism. If one eats a balanced diet high in greens and fruits, extra store-bought vitamins are probably not essential, as vitamins are supplied in adequate quantities in the food consumed. However, the typical American diet is notorious for being high in sugars and low in veggies and fruits, therefore making supplemental vitamins important. Diets high in sugars demand more vitamin compounds to help metabolize the sugars. Since the average American consumes more than 110 pounds of dietary (table sugar: ,sucrose) sugars each year, supplemental vitamins are important if not essential to take on a daily basis.

When selecting a vitamin product, it is important to get the basic vitamins, such as the A's to E's, but it is also important to get the minerals and trace elements too, as these compounds and elements are essential to metabolism and cellular health of the body's various functions including the immune system. This product has all the basics covered and more, and that is why I like it.

Most vitamin companies when formulating their vitamin compound give 100% of the RDA or more. I am not a believer in mega-vitamins (formulations that provide many times more than the RDA) because the body can only use so much and the extra is generally excreted in the urine. The only exception to this rule is the fat-soluble vitamins, (Vitamin A, E, and K). Fat-soluble vitamins can be stored to excess in the body and can reach toxic levels. With this in mind, it makes no sense to continually consume fat-soluble vitamins in excess.

One final thing: many manufacturers make claims that their vitamin product is going to make you "feel" better, a sensation of vitality that will be noticable. Perhaps if you have been in a state of malnutrition for many years, this claim may be valid for some, but I have taken vitamins most of my life, and I feel about the same whether I take them or not. Rather than judge the effectiveness of vitamins on how they "feel", judge them instead on knowing that you have all the bases covered in terms of cell metabolism, for once this is covered, your cells will be as healthy as nutrition can make them.

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

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Comment on IsoFlex Stress Ball by Toysmith (Colors May Vary) by Amazon Test Account

Amazon Test Account — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:11:08 +0000

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Tiny, color bleeding bad o'sand, January 7, 2011

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This review is from: IsoFlex Stress Ball by Toysmith (Colors May Vary) (Toy)

Yup, its a bag of sand. You can accomplish the same thing by filling 4 latex gloves with sand from the beach. Also, the color bleeds all over your hands, desk, keyboard....not happy.

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Comment on IsoFlex Stress Ball by Toysmith (Colors May Vary) by Joseph Kugelmass

Joseph Kugelmass — Thu, 17 May 2012 01:46:37 +0000

52 of 56 people found the following review helpful

It is a little, leaky bag full of sand., June 1, 2009

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This review is from: IsoFlex Stress Ball by Toysmith (Colors May Vary) (Toy)

Here is what this is: a little leaky bag full of sand, with a fairly fragile plastic covering. I'm not sure why, in this day and age, Isoflex can't find a plastic that lasts longer than a few months, but I assure you that the other reviewer is right, and the bag will break. Once the bag breaks, little clear grains of what is (probably) artificial sand start to leak out and you have to throw the whole thing away. The whole process has made me extremely stressed out and I will probably have to buy another stress ball just in order to cope. Also, you will find yourself wondering why you paid good money for something you could have made yourself with a sandwich bag and a trip to your local beach.

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Comment on Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals Tablets, 500-Count Bottle Reviews by Amazon Shopper

Amazon Shopper — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:59:31 +0000

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Swell balance of nutrition, January 17, 2012

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This review is from: Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals Tablets, 500-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)

Nice BIG bottle of vitamins. I don't understand what people are talking about with the taste... it's just fine. I wouldn't recommend sucking on the things like a lozenge, but in the normal course of swallowing, they have virtually no taste, and seem to have that shiny coat to slide right down. Definitely not an abnormal size or taste compared to other vitamins. Purchased in Jan 2012 and mine expire in just about 500 days (Jun 2013), so that's all good and fine. I like that these have a balance of nutrients - there is no sense in getting vitamins that exceed 100% of your recommended daily value, as your body will simply flush any excess out. These Kirkland vitamins provide a great balance of the "A-E" basics, a little light on the minerals, but they offer a generous dose of new buzz nutrients such as lutein and lycopene. They also offer a good dose of calcium (200mg, or 20% of your daily value - the same or more than you'll find in many multi-vitamins). Calcium is bulky, so you'll never find tons in a multi-vitamin (pill size). Good buy! The seller got them out pretty quick, too.

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Comment on Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals Tablets, 500-Count Bottle Reviews by Bjork Elska "Oolga"

Bjork Elska "Oolga" — Wed, 16 May 2012 01:15:17 +0000

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

Great value for money, August 30, 2011

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This review is from: Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals Tablets, 500-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)

I'm no doctor so I can't tell you how this vitamin stacks up to other vitamins, but I can say that I feel better when I take it, it's GREAT value for money (500 tablets for 16 bucks?! that's insanely cheap for vitamins) aaaand yeah. My only beef is the tablet taste and size, but i'm willing to live with it.

Pro: Great Value, good multivitamin
Con: Large tablet size, funny vitamin taste (not too worried about that)

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Comment on The Digital Designer’s Bible: The Print and Web Designers’ Toolkit for Stress-Free Working Practice by Soma Chakrabarti

Soma Chakrabarti — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:35:47 +0000

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

A Good Reference, March 6, 2005

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This review is from: The Digital Designer's Bible: The Print and Web Designers' Toolkit for Stress-Free Working Practice (Paperback)

This is something a new graphic/web designer will refer to, if he/she needs to know about certain terms used in the business or about the tools that he/she may need to get his/her job done. It doesn't go into details but provides enough information to go further. Excellent layout, design and printing.

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Comment on The Digital Designer’s Bible: The Print and Web Designers’ Toolkit for Stress-Free Working Practice by Susan Marie Spicer

Susan Marie Spicer — Tue, 15 May 2012 01:45:42 +0000

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Excellent resource, May 30, 2005

Susan Marie Spicer (Brampton, Ontario Canada) -

This review is from: The Digital Designer's Bible: The Print and Web Designers' Toolkit for Stress-Free Working Practice (Paperback)

This is the best resource book I have ever seen about all aspects of digital design. It covers computer basics then has sections on print and web. Descriptions are clear, easy to understand, beautifully illustrated and absolutely up to date. This is a must-have book for teachers.

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Comment on Smash-It Red Juicy Tomato Stress Relief Splatter Water Toy Reviews by L. Carrington

L. Carrington — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:22:07 +0000

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful

Pefect for quiting smokin, July 16, 2008

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This review is from: Tangle Therapy by Tangle (Toy)

I bought this product to help sooth my nerves when I was quitting smoking. I ended up with a whole collection of tangles because it is just so relaxing. I work in an office and before you know it my whole office was at their desk playing with a tangle (even the non smokers). It somehow releases any tension you might feel, it's hard to explain. You pick it up and can't put it down. You just have to try it for yourself. If you need help kicking the nicotine habit you really should give this a try! Keep on in you car, at you desk, on the coffee table!!!

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Comment on Smash-It Red Juicy Tomato Stress Relief Splatter Water Toy Reviews by cjw

cjw — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:37:37 +0000

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful

great therapy tool, June 18, 2008

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This review is from: Tangle Therapy by Tangle (Toy)

The twistable hand therapy toy has been helpful for my son, who has autism. It gives him something to do with his hands so that he may be redirected from his stims or inappropriate behaviors.

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