Eating and Nutrition - Vitamins & Supplements
One of the newest players in the fitness world is one of the oldest nutritional substances on earth. Bovine colostrum (also known as early cow’s milk) is making a name as a powerful way to increase athletic performance and speed recovery time after extreme workouts.
Do you suffer from sinus troubles? Dandruff? Sore throat? Diarrhea? Apple cider vinegar could alleviate all of these conditions.
Almond butter. Sweet potatoes. Avocados. Jicama. Keeping foods like these on hand will help your child look at healthy eating as less of a chore and more of a choice.
This mineral helps your heart maintain a steady rhythm and promotes normal blood pressure. It's being studied for its role in preventing and managing such heart ailments as hypertension (high blood pressure) and cardiovascular disease.
The best way to boost your bones, besides weight-bearing exercise, is to take in enough of the substances that strengthen and build your skeleton. Here's a rundown of the top nutrients you need for a fit frame.
Too little iron in the body can affect many body functions, but most physical signs and symptoms don't show up until iron deficiency anemia occurs.
Omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9 fatty acids confer a variety of health benefits when consumed on a regular basis and in the right amounts.
There's good news for people looking to lower their risk for heart disease.
New research suggests that a particular plant oil might be a powerful weapon in the fight against obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
The American Heart Association has some specific recommendations when it comes to getting heart healthy nutrients.
Nearly every "health-conscious" food product or dietary supplement comes with the same catchphrase: "Packed with essential vitamins and minerals." But with a vitamin existing for almost every letter of the alphabet, which ones are really essential for you?
In spite of the marketing claims, are protein powders really necessary for the typical weekend warrior or average guy who can't get to the gym more than a few times a week?
Researchers have a hunch that antioxidants—long touted to decrease the risk of cancer and heart disease—may also help fertility-challenged couples to conceive.
Fiber supplements have become all the rage, helping weight-conscious people to feel fuller so they eat less. And fiber is also an efficient stool softener and eases irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)and constipation. But keep in mind: It’s possible to misuse fiber supplements.
Do diabetics need more vitamins than non-diabetics?
Before you take another capsule, here's what you need to know about how Vitamin E supplements are tied to risk of stroke.
Vitamins keep your body in top working order. And while everyone needs a variety of vitamins, there are a few nutrients that are particularly necessary for men.
You may be able to change your frame of mind by eating foods that are rich in vitamin C.
One antioxidant touted for lowering blood pressure and reducing heart disease risk offers no heart benefit.
The key to effective supplementation is to know what you're taking and why you're taking it.
Can the same seeds that sprouted hair on your childhood chia pet also promote weigh loss, suppress appetite and provide a host of health benefits?
Already a nutritional superstar, Vitamin K may be even more beneficial than we think. Find out how to get your daily dose.
Christy Valentine, MD, discusses the best way for children to receive adequate vitamins and minerals for a well balanced diet.
Follow these guidelines to solve the multivitamin mystery.
You may be taking unnecessary supplements at a financial and nutritional expense. Read on to find out why.
