Do Multivitamins Even Do Anything?
There was once a time when it seemed like every guy had a bottle of multivitamins stashed in his kitchen cupboard. Doctors and dietitians, after all, recommended the pills [...]
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Are Vitamin D and Fish Oils Effective?
In recent years, many Americans have embraced vitamin D and fish oil pills, their enthusiasm fueled by a steady trickle of suggestive research studies linking higher levels [...]
Can Deficiencies Cause Weight Gain?
There is nothing quite as annoying as unintended weight gain, especially if you don’t know why it’s happening. As it turns out weight gain can actually be a [...]
When Is the Best Time to Take Vitamins?
The best time to take many vitamins and minerals is in the morning, with a meal. However, there are a few supplements that may help you sleep better when taken shortly [...]
Could You Have an Electrolyte Imbalance?
You may have heard about getting electrolytes from sports drinks. Well, electrolytes are actually minerals—sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, [...]
16 Superfoods That Are Worthy of the Title
Nutritionally speaking, there is no such thing as a superfood. The term was coined for marketing purposes to influence food trends and sell products. The food industry [...]
What Can We Do About Iodine Deficiency?
When you think of iodine—the chemical element that helps your body produce thyroid hormones and regulate energy—you probably associate it with table salt. That’s [...]
Why is Seaweed So Healthy and Nutritious?
Seaweed is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine that’s rapidly gaining popularity among health-conscious Westerners. And for good reason — eating seaweed is a super [...]
What Are the World’s Most Nutritious Foods?
Imagine the ideal food. One that contains all the nutrients necessary to meet, but not exceed, our daily nutrient demands. If such a food existed, consuming it, without [...]
Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
Most people, especially women, assume they have a calcium deficiency or need more calcium. It’s essential for strong bones and teeth, and it feels like every single [...]
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