Vitamins are water-soluble or fat-soluble compounds that can be obtained by dietary intake or supplementation. Some are also synthesized in the human body including by... Continue reading
Commonly prescribed drugs can lead to deficiencies in micronutrients including zinc. Zinc deficiencies play important roles in diseases like Alzheimer’s disease. Zinc deficiencies can result... Continue reading
Folate deficiency is linked with high homocysteine levels that have been associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Low levels of folate are also found... Continue reading
Nutritional labels for vitamins list 100% recommended daily value - how was it calculated - do you need more or less to prevent vitamin and... Continue reading
Your body constantly needs vitamins, minerals, amino acids, & other nutrients from the diet to satisfy metabolic needs. If you don't consume enough micronutrients, you... Continue reading
Age-related eye disease studies (AREDS) have shown specific nutrients can reduce risk of vision loss and blindness from conditions like age-related macular degeneration. Vitamin, mineral,... Continue reading
Folate, sometimes called Vitamin B9, is a water-soluble vitamin required for DNA synthesis, cell division, and growth. The synthetic form, folic acid, is frequently used... Continue reading
Nutritional support for production of healthy hair, skin, and fingernails includes a balance of antioxidants and nutrients like Vitamin C, zinc, selenium, biotin, and more.... Continue reading
Cells contain biological engines called mitochondria that convert food into energy the body can use. Mitochondria utilize a complex system of vitamins, minerals, essential lipids,... Continue reading
A balanced diet is essential to healthy living, but despite our best intentions healthy food options are not always available, affordable, convenient, or practical resulting... Continue reading
Showing 1–10 of 19 posts