Vitamins And Supplements

Kharissa Forte

The Vitamins You Should Be Taking In Your 30s

Vitamin supplements can help ensure your body gets the nutrients it needs. When you're in your 30s, make sure you get enough of these vitamins and minerals.

Niko Vercelletto

The Vitamins You Should Be Taking In Your Teens

One of the most important periods of your life to take vitamins is during your tween and teenage years, but which ones are beneficial?

Niko Vercelletto

Do Vitamin Supplements Expire?

Vitamins can be a great addition to a well-balanced diet. But what happens if they sit on the shelf for too long? Here's what to know about vitamin expirations.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Vitamin You Need If You Have Trouble Concentrating

In this day and age, it seems our attention is often pulled in multiple directions. However, this vitamin may actually be able to help improve concentration.

Kimberly Smith

The Vitamin You Need If You Are Constantly Tired

Feeling tired after staying up late is something we all go through, but being constantly tired is different. Here's the vitamin you need for fatigue.

gummy vitamins and traditional pill vitamins

Kharissa Forte

Pill Versus Gummy Vitamins: What's The Difference?

As it turns out, there are some key differences to ponder before swapping out all of your capsules and tablets for gummy vitamins.

Zrinka Peters

The Vitamin You Need If You Bruise Easily

Bruises can be unsightly and painful. But did you know there are dietary measures you can take to reduce your risk of getting them? Here's one vitamin to know about now.

Ruth Clark

Is It Safe To Ingest Essential Oils?

Essential oils can be an effective way to alleviate certain health ailments when used as aromatherapy or topically. But what would happen if we ingested them?

Kimberly Smith

The Real Benefits Of Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is mainly known for its antioxidant qualities, which means that it helps fight the damage caused by free radicals, but what can it do in oil form?

Robin Rothstein

You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin F If This Happens To You

Vitamin F deficiency can result in dry, flaky skin as well as more serious issues, such as an inflamed prostate, vision and heart problems, and memory issues.

Woman sitting on windowsill staring out at snow

Maria Faller

Vitamins You Should Take For Seasonal Affective Disorder

Those who live with SAD may benefit from supplementation with vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and melatonin.

Vitamin D yellow pills on wood spoon on wooden background and soft sun light

Nicole LaMarco

The Big Mistake You're Probably Making With Vitamin D

Many don't realize they need 15 to 20 minutes of direct sunlight three times a week for vitamin D, in addition to foods high in vitamin D and a supplement.

woman taking vitamins with a glass of water

Maria Faller

This Is What Happens When You Stop Taking Vitamins

Suddenly stopping your vitamins can result in adverse reactions. It's better to stop vitamins one by one, and see how your body responds.

vitamins creating question mark shape above bottle

Robin Rothstein

Do Concentration Vitamins Really Work?

No conclusive research exists to confirm that vitamins have a significant positive effect on brain health, but B3, B6, B12 and C are mostly likely to help.

Robin Rothstein

You Should Probably Stop Taking Vitamin D If This Happens To You

While essential for our heath, there is such a thing as too much vitamin D. You may need to stop taking vitamin D supplements if you experience these symptoms.

Kimberly Smith

Water-Soluble Vitamins Explained

There are nine water-soluble vitamins. So how are they different from fat-soluble vitamins, and just how much of these vitamins do our bodies need daily?

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Shouldn't Mix Ibuprofen And Fish Oil Supplements

Combining fish oil and ibuprofen can cause health problems including bleeding, but there are ways to manage your risk while still getting Omega-3s.

Catherine Caruso

Can Vegetarians Eat Eggs?

People following a vegetarian diet abstain from the consumption of animal flesh, including meat and muscle. But what about eggs?

Zrinka Peters

Can Taking Vitamin D Put You In A Better Mood?

Vitamin D is usually associated with building strong bones, but research increasingly supports a connection between vitamin D and mood, too.

Karen Veazey

What You Should Know Before You Start Taking Calcium Supplements

Calcium supplements can cause a higher risk of colon polyps and kidney stones, and calcium buildup in arteries, so try to get calcium from food.

Anne Taylor

Energy Supplements You Should Avoid

Many energy supplements come with side effects that can be harmful to certain individuals. Here's what you should know.

Woman with long hair smelling aromatherapy oil in a bottle

Meredith Cooper

7 Essential Oils You Should Be Using And 7 To Avoid

Here's a look at some essential oils you should be using, and some you should avoid. Note: Always contact your health care professional prior to use.

Catherine Caruso

Can You Take Too Many Probiotics?

Taking too many probiotics can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea, and increase your risk of infection, especially if you have a weakened immune system

Molly Hurford

Eat These Foods If You Want To Get More Omega-3

Fatty fish are the easiest and most accessible source of Omega-3 fatty acids, but there are vegan options too, including nuts and seeds.

Tiffany Nicole

Vitamins You Should Be Taking If You're Vegetarian

Balancing nutrient intake can be challenging, and even more so for vegetarians. What vitamins should you consider taking if you're vegetarian?

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking Vitamin E

While vitamin E is a powerful vitamin and antioxidant that is essential to your overall health, consuming too much of it can lead to health complications.

young child wearing glasses, chewing on a carrot, with a vision test in the background

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Vitamin A Really Does For Your Body

The fat-soluble vitamin is vital to helping support a variety of our bodies' functions, including vision and reproduction.