As you may have already experienced, figuring out how to choose a good quality vitamin and mineral supplement can be a confusing and time consuming task. The purpose of this article is to look at several important factors that you should consider when looking for a good quality vitamin and mineral supplement and to provide […]
Category: Vitamin
Do you ever wonder why doctors always tell you to eat a balanced diet? Say you love pineapple chicken, for example. Pineapples and chicken are both good for you, right? So why can’t you just live off pineapple chicken? The reason is that the building blocks for good health come from a variety of foods, […]
What are the most essential vitamins? The following vitamins are imperative for the body to function properly: vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision, skin, and skeletal tissue vitamin B1 (thiamin), which helps the body metabolize fats and produce energy vitamin B2 (riboflavin), which is an antioxidant and protects the body’s cells against free […]
Scientists don’t know whether a daily multivitamin staves off disease, but many people take them to maintain or boost their health. Others take just one vitamin or mineral, like iron, to fill in a gap in their diets.Before you add a supplement or vitamin to your routine, go over these questions with your doctor, pharmacist, […]
Do All Vitamin Supplements Have the Same Quality? By Julia Bird A question that recently came up on our Twitter feed was about whether vitamin supplements differ by quality*. Does it matter which brand of dietary supplement that people choose? Ideally, the actual contents of dietary supplements would match the label information – no more […]
By Dr. Colleen Huber, ND As a naturopathic physician, I have had patients come to me on their first visit with great concern over why their nutritional supplements don’t seem to be working. Once we start emptying out the big bag of supplements that they’ve brought to the office, the answer quickly becomes apparent. Many […]
Food is the best way to get all the nutrients you need. But if you think your diet might miss the mark, supplements could help. Not sure if you’re on track or running low on any vitamins or minerals? Your doctor or a registered dietitian can help you find out. In some cases, they may […]