vitamins

As our lives become busier and busier, eating well becomes harder and harder. Preparing a healthy, nutrient-rich meal can be time- and labor-intensive, to say nothing of expensive. That’s why there’s been such a surge in popularity among meal replacement powders, shakes, and drinks. These products make it quick and easy to get the nutrients […]

Probiotics are known for being able to help prevent and manage gut health symptoms. But with so many products on the market and with so many strains to choose from, you may not know which is the best probiotic supplement for you. There are also probiotics designed specifically for women’s health, as well as digestive […]

No one is immune to the effects of aging, and one consequence of getting older is less collagen production. Collagen accounts for a full third of all the protein in your body. It affects more systems than most of us appreciate, and the benefits of collagen include youthful skin, strong bones, and better heart functioning. […]

You can’t discount the importance of your gut health. Research shows that the microbiome within your digestive system has a disproportionate impact on how well your whole body functions. Unfortunately, bad diets, the overuse of antibiotics, and other stressors mean many of our digestive systems are in trouble. Probiotic supplements claim to solve this problem […]

Whether you’ve been taking daily vitamins since childhood or you’ve decided it’s time to supplement your diet with the essential nutrients of a multivitamin, more and more adults are relying on subscription services to deliver their daily nutrition. From personalized vitamins and supplements for dry skin to supplements to boost your immune system, there’s a […]

By Margherita T. Cantorna Winter is upon us and so is the risk of vitamin D deficiency and infections. Vitamin D, which is made in our skin following sunlight exposure and also found in oily fish (mackerel, tuna and sardines), mushrooms and fortified dairy and nondairy substitutes, is essential for good health. Humans need vitamin […]

By Franziska Spritzler Vitamin D is an extremely important vitamin that has powerful effects on several systems throughout the body (1). Unlike most vitamins, vitamin D actually functions like a hormone and every single cell in your body has a receptor for it. Your body makes it from cholesterol when your skin is exposed to […]

By Hrefna Palsdottir Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy. It is especially important during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Biotin is one of the B-vitamins, also known as vitamin B7.Shutterstock In addition, biotin is important for the health of your hair, skin and nails. This article explains everything you need […]