It seems there's an endless amount of online information related to what supplements a woman should take when pregnant. As a result, searching for reliable information related to supplements during pregnancy can be difficult at best. Here's a Q&A with some advice on which supplements you can use — and those you should avoid — during your pregnancy: Are dietary supplements … [Read more...]

Think of vitamins and nutrients as an army that will fight off age-related ailments. And the best way to build this army is by eating a healthy, well-rounded diet, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, manager of wellness nutrition programs at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. While it's always important to eat well, it becomes especially essential around age 40 because … [Read more...]

Approximately half of all adults in the US take nutritional supplements, and many don’t tell their doctors about it since a common myth is that over-the-counter products and supplements don’t carry any significant health risks since they’re considered “health foods.” While the goal is to optimize health, many people don’t realize that supplements and over-the-counter … [Read more...]

If you're feeling a bit tired and rundown, or are concerned about the effects of ageing on your health, it can be tempting to just stock up on supplements as it feels like the easy option. But, there are simple ways to get all the nutrients you need from a healthy diet and lifestyle alone. We spoke to Dr Sarah Brewer, medical nutritionist and author of Eat Well, Stay Well, to … [Read more...]

With so many options on the market, here are the 18 best vitamin brands nutritionists trust the most. Which of these top vitamin is for you? Wondering what supplements to buy and which vitamin companies to trust? Regulations on vitamins and supplements aren’t as strict as they are for medications, so shopping for products you can trust can be pretty confusing. That’s why I’m … [Read more...]

Juice Plus Pros & Cons & my own Juice Plus Trial as a Dietitian This post contains affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission. You’ve probably heard of Juice Plus vitamins, a multilevel marketing (or “network marketing”) business. If so, you’ve probably wondered if this product works or is worth the money. What does a registered … [Read more...]

Vitamin B6 is also called pyridoxine and like vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin. It occurs in a variety of forms most of which are active within the body. Vitamin B6 is essential for the breakdown and use of protein molecules (amino acids) and also in the synthesis of glucose within the body. It also helps break down fats as well.It also is essential for red blood cell … [Read more...]

Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are a well-studied complementary treatment for ADHD. Omega-3 fatty acids cannot be synthesized by humans and are required in our diet. In the Western diet, omega-6 fatty acids or their precursors (e.g. linoleic acid) are much more abundant than omega-3 fatty acids or their precursors (e.g. alpha-linolenic acid).25 … [Read more...]

Natural health remedies are a popular choice for those that are looking to improve upon their mental health issues without medicine. Few people want to deal with the time and effort of therapy, and fewer still want to use the medicinal treatments that are not only prescribed extremely fast in today's medicine-oriented community - they also have a lot of side effects. Many … [Read more...]