Choline: An Essential Nutrient With Many Benefits
Often described as “vitamin-like” for its water soluble vitamin properties, choline is a unique micronutrient that is crucial for many biological functions.
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Vitamin D2 supplement may lower your D3 levels
New research suggests one popular form of vitamin D might work against you.
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Should You Take a Multivitamin?
A straight answer from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: who may need one and who may not.
What to Look for When Selecting the Right Probiotic
The gut microbiome is comprised of all of the microorganisms: good and bad: living inside the human gastrointestinal tract. The composition of this microbiome is largely affected by diet and medications, specifically…
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6 Ways to (Naturally) Boost your Immune System
Without fail, it seems like this time of year, I get sick. However, with a busy toddler, I’m doing everything in my power to help boost our immunity to prevent any type of sickness from creeping up on us.
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Exploring Adaptogenic Herbs
Got stress? Although there isn’t a single, universally accepted definition of “stress,” there appears to be no shortage of it. Perceived pressures and their associated physical and psychological responses are…
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Trend Alert: What’s the Deal with Ginger Shots?
Ever since Selena Gomez was filmed tossing one back with “Carpool Karaoke” host James Corden, ginger shots have become the latest celebrity-driven superfood craze.
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Help Meet Calcium Needs with Non-Dairy Sources
Calcium is an essential mineral involved in numerous body processes related to muscle and nerve function. It’s also key to building and maintaining strong bones. Current Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, for…
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How to Get Iron from Plant Sources
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies worldwide. It is associated with poor diet, blood loss and malabsorptive disorders. Even the U.S. has high rates, though iron deficiency is usually…
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What to Know about What’s Not on Supplement Labels
You may have seen the recent headlines : "Banned Stimulants Found in Supplements" or "Hidden Dangers in Dietary Supplements" : and wondered, are supplements safe?
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What Is the Optimal Intake of Vitamin D?
Found in virtually every tissue and cell in the body and enabling many biological functions, vitamin D comes from three sources: food, supplements and the sun. It's also one of four fat-soluble vitamins, the other…
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The Lowdown on Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the Diet
The subject of scientific studies around the world, omega-3 fatty acids’ role in heart health is one of the most researched topics in nutrition. While that connection has long been established, omega-3 fatty acids,…
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