Vitamin and mineral supplements and fatigue: a prospective study Abstract Purpose The consumption of vitamin/mineral supplements (VMS) and vitamin/mineral and/or dietary supplements (VMDS) is popular among the general population. However, the association of VMS/VMDS with fatigue remains sparse and conclusions are mixed. We aimed to understand the association between VMS/VMDS and fatigue. Methods Prospective study…
Overweight and obese people should take vitamin D supplements to reduce the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events, says a new meta-analysis. Data published in the British Journal of Nutrition indicated that supplementation with the sunshine vitamin was associated with reductions in heart attacks, stroke and cardiovascular death in overweight and obese people. However, no…
Inulin may be better for blood sugar management in overweight or obese people, while fructooligosaccharides (FOS) may help manage homocysteine levels for people with a healthy weight, says a new study. Data published in BMC Medicine indicated that prebiotics may exert different effects on healthy people and those who are overweight or obese, highlighting the…
Cherry extract appears to have a variety of health-boosting benefits, according to a new review, which found that supplementation can reduce markers of inflammation, oxidative stress, exercise-induced muscle soreness and blood pressure. A few studies have also reported beneficial effects on arthritis, diabetes, sleep, cognitive functions and possibly mood. These benefits may be attributed not…
Found in an abundance of foods, potassium is an electrolyte that helps your muscles contract and acts as a counterbalance to sodium. When you think of potassium, you probably think of bananas … and not much else. But there’s so much more to know about this essential mineral, which is found in so many other…
Found in colorful foods like spinach, corn and oranges, this carotenoid helps with eye, skin and liver health. Carotenoids may sound like a new species of robots taking over Earth. But carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that give fruits and vegetables their vibrant hue. One of these carotenoids, known as zeaxanthin, can be found in a lot…
Vitamins are made by plants and animals, while minerals come from the soil and water — both of which are essential for our bodies. When you’re in a deep internet search learning about what you should eat, what you should put on your face or what you should do to just ensure you’re living a…
The benefits of iron span your whole body, from your blood and your brain to your immune system and more What is iron? Iron is an important nutrient in our diets. So critical, in fact, that many foods, from infant formula to breakfast cereals, are commonly fortified with iron to help ensure we get enough of it….
Phosphorus works with calcium to build strong bones and teeth, plus other important roles. Ask someone to name a nutrient that builds strong bones and teeth, and they’ll likely say calcium. While that’s true, it’s not the whole answer. Calcium, the most plentiful mineral in your body, is critical to skeletal and dental health. But calcium without…
What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. It is produced naturally in your liver and is also in some of the foods you eat. It is used to make certain hormones and vitamin D, as well as bile acids, which help to digest and absorb fat from the food you eat….
End of content
End of content
Don't have an account yet? Sign up
No items in your cart. Go on, fill it up with something you love!
Start Shopping Now