METHODSSubjects. The study enrolled women 21 to 75 years of age with Fitzpatrick skin types I to IV who were in generally good health, but complained of self-perceived thinning hair. Participating subjects expressed their willingness to maintain a consistent shampooing frequency and cut and color of their hair and agreed not to substantially change their current diet, … [Read more...]

About vitamin supplements Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes. It is best to get vitamins and minerals from eating a variety of healthy unprocessed foods. While taking a general ‘broad-spectrum’ vitamin and mineral supplement ‘just in case’ poses little health risk, and may benefit a person whose diet … [Read more...]

About vitamin supplements Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies use, in very small amounts, for a variety of metabolic processes. It is best to get vitamins and minerals from eating a variety of healthy unprocessed foods. While taking a general ‘broad-spectrum’ vitamin and mineral supplement ‘just in case’ poses little health risk, and may benefit a person whose diet … [Read more...]

Are Vitamins and Supplements for Skin Health Beneficial? In general, if you eat a well-rounded diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, fish, and heart-healthy fats you will be able to meet your skin health needs through food alone. However, if your diet lacks nutritional variety or you have a condition like inflammatory bowel disease that interferes with … [Read more...]

Zinc and vitamin C support your immune system, reducing the risk of a number of diseases like heart disease and stroke. Taken together, vitamin C and Z give your body an immune-supportive boost. We often discuss the advantage of vitamins and minerals individually. They each have powerful benefits for our bodies and mind and play a specific role within the body. However, as you … [Read more...]

It’s no secret in the health & wellness world that a quick way of transforming your diet is to eat fresh, homemade meals versus junk food or eating out. The reason this has such an impact on health is that low-quality nutrition and ingredients like preservatives and additives in commercial foods are harmful to your health. How many times have you had a bag of chips and felt … [Read more...]

You may have heard about vitamin K. It plays a big role in blood clotting, bone health and heart health.What you may not know is that vitamin K is actually a name given to a class of vitamins. What we commonly think of as vitamin K includes vitamin K1 (also called phylloquinone), as well as vitamin K2 (menaquinone). They work differently in your body and come from different … [Read more...]

If you look up at the sky on a clear day, you might notice little cobweb-like structures drifting across your field of vision. They are known as floaters or, more formally, muscae volitantes - Latin for flying flies. Like regular flies, muscae volitantes are rather pesky, so it’s not surprising that people want to banish them. A recent article in the Mirror, Eye floaters: What … [Read more...]

When consumed naturally through foods, these nutrients are unlikely to cause harm, even when consumed in large amounts.Yet, when taken in concentrated doses in supplement form, it’s easy to take too much, and doing so can lead to negative health outcomes. Side effects of overconsuming water-soluble vitaminsWhen taken in excess, some water-soluble vitamins can cause adverse … [Read more...]

1. Fish oilFish oil helps boost your intake of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which may support skin health due to their powerful anti-inflammatory properties.There is some evidence that these fatty acids can suppress the activity of immune cells that trigger eczema.While research results have been mixed, several studies have found a link between fish oil supplements and … [Read more...]