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vitamins
In an ideal world, we’d all get our nutrients from healthy, wholesome food. That’s not always practical. Fortunately, quality vitamins and supplements are readily available to ensure our body’s get the necessary nutrition to grow, heal and perform optimally. You’ll find every type of vitamin and supplement including omegas, probiotics, multivitamins for adults and children, plus vitamins from A to K. Shopping for vitamins is easier with the advice you need to look and feel your best.
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What Are Probiotics and Why Should I Take Them >
Probiotics occur naturally in the human body, but some of us may need a boost in the form of supplements.
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Whole Food Supplements Q&A >
Here are answers to some common questions about whole food supplements so you can decide why you might want to choose them over synthetic supplements.
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The Benefits of Probiotics and Why You Need Them >
Depending on the health and lifestyle of your birth mother, you may or may not have been born with optimal flora.
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Get the Greens You Need >
When part of a wholesome diet, veggies may reduce the risk of any number of chronic diseases from Type 2 diabetes to coronary heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure and protect against certain cancers.
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Insights on Iron: Balance Is Key >
Are you getting enough? If you have a low iron level you’re not alone.
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Choosing an Iron Supplement >
Iron helps the blood cells carry oxygen in the body. There’s a range of iron products including different salts of iron (ferrous sulfate, ferrous gluconate, and ferrous fumarate) and iron combined with other ingredients.
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SAM-e Supplements >
SAM-e is a compound your body makes from an amino acid called methionine, which is commonly found in food. Cells in the body use SAM-e to make cartilage and repair cell damage.
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The Health Benefits of Flaxseed >
Flaxseed, the seed of the flax plant, is historically used as a source of fiber. It is available in powder, oil and capsule form.
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The Side Effects of Fish Oil Supplements >
Fish oil is a dietary supplement that contains oil from cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon, black cod, albacore tuna, sardines, and herring.
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Side Effects of Niacin >
Niacin, also called vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid, is used in high doses to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
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Treating Dry Hair with Vitamins and Minerals >
Several different vitamin and mineral deficiencies can cause dry hair. You can help treat dry hair by taking a multivitamin with 100% of the daily value of essential vitamins
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