Vitamins and Supplements Articles
Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in your body. Approximately 99 percent of the calcium in your body is found in your bones and teeth while the remaining 1 percent is found in your blood and remaining tissues.Flu and Colds Linked to Lack of Vitamin D
A new epidemiological study in nearly 19,000 Americans indicates that lack of adequate vitamin D may leave people vulnerable to the common cold … and the flu.Question about Potassium Deficiency
Dr. Kim answers a reader's question about potassium deficiencies.Fish Oil Called an "Overrated" Danger to Fish Stocks
A Canadian study concluded that the health benefits of omega-3s are "insufficiently substantiated" to justify added pressures on fish stocks and render it irresponsible for doctors and others to recommend fish oil supplements.Boosting Metabolism with Herbs
Herbs are one part in the boosting metabolism puzzle. Along with diet and exercise, herbs can play an important role in weight loss and metabolism boosting.Tim Russert: Would Fish Oils Have Saved His Life?
Dr. Jay Cohen writes, "Russert had some signs of heart disease and was receiving standard medical treatment. Treatment included medications for reducing elevated blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. These therapies are not particularly useful in preventing sudden cardiac death."Kids Should Get More Vitamin D, Report Shows
An AAP study finds that children should be getting twice the daily recommendation of Vitamin D. There are three ways to naturally get Vitamin D which the study doesn't mention, so we have them here.An Attempt to Cure an Oscar's Hole in the Head Disease with a Natural Source of Vitamin C
One of my large fish has contracted a disease and I'm attempting to cure him with real vitamin c. If you don't know the difference between real vitamin c and "vitamin c" that's listed on a bottle, this article is a must-read.Whole Food Vitamins and Minerals to Support Your Health
What you don't know about vitamins and minerals may destroy your health. Unfortunately, due to the overdosage of synthetic vitamins, experiencing vitamin and mineral toxicity is far more common than you might think.Dr. Kim's Vitamin C
Dr. Ben Kim's delicious vitamin c powder is 100% natural and even tastes like cherries! Read our review of this product and learn why it's the only vitamin c we use and recommend.Vitamins and Minerals for Healthy Skin
Keeping your skin youthful and healthy looking is not just for cosmetic appearances, but healthy and attractive skin is good for your whole body.Vitamins and Minerals for Fingernail Health
Brittle or poor looking fingernails indicate the body's lack in certain vitamins or minerals. By watching your fingernails and keeping them in good shape, you help keep your body well rounded in nutrients.Mothers' Fish Oil Supplements Benefit Kids' Brains
DHA dominates the structures of human brains and retinas, and is essential to their functioning. This has led to decades of research designed to determine whether mothers’ intake of DHA enhances the development of their children’s brains and vision.Why Your Body Needs Omega-3s
Each 3.5 ounce serving of wild Sockeye salmon contains a minimum of 1.2 grams of EPA and DHA—vital nutrients proven in clinical studies to promote optimal health and to prevent or ameliorate numerous adverse health conditions.Understanding the Benefit of Omega 3 Fatty Acids
You've probably heard a lot about omega 3 fatty acids, but do you really understand the ways in which they are beneficial to your health and which foods to get them from?The Benefit of the Real Vitamin C
Dr. Ben Kim writes, "My wife and I made the decision to add acerola cherries to her diet. In case you aren't familiar with acerola cherries, they are one of nature's best sources of REAL vitamin C."Dr. Ben Kim's Greens
Dr. Ben Kim's Greens makes an excellent gift for the health conscious friend or relative. Learn how to take Dr. Ben Kim's Greens if you're sensitive to the taste.Natural Vs. Synthetic Vitamins
Dr. Ben Kim discusses some facts that you won’t find advertised on most of the vitamin supplements at your local vitamin store. Learn about the difference between natural and synthetic vitamins.Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is commonly referred to as pyridoxine. It is a water-soluble B vitamin that comes in six different forms. But what does vitamin B6 do in your body?Vitamin Z: Zinc
There's no such thing as Vitamin Z per se, but we do have zinc, which is another overlooked vitamin.The Super Vitamin, Vitamin C
We all know about Vitamin C. If I may be so bold, I believe it is the most well known vitamin out there. But do you know what it does for you?Good Old Vitamin A
From A to zinc, vitamins and minerals are needed for proper functioning of the body. Learn about Vitamin A in this article.The Little Known Vitamin K
Did you know Vitamin K has cosmetic values? Check out this article to learn more about this underrated vitamin.The Role of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is crucial for the proper usage of Vitamin A in your body. In that sense, these vitamins are kind of like cops in a seventies cop drama. Starsky and Hutch, if you will.The Biotin Vitamin
AKA Vitamin H. Biotin is also a member of the B complex vitamin group. Like its seven counterparts, be sure you are getting enough.The Good Acid, Folic Acid
Folic acid is a member of the vitamin B complex. It also also a crucial nutrient for pregnant women.Vitamin B5
Ok, we're up to B5. Too bad there are only 4 bases in baseball, huh?Vitamin B3 or Niacin
This vitamin is also in the B vitamin complex. Learn what it does for your body by reading this article.Vitamin B2 or Riboflavin
You know children's vitamins have this... but are you getting enough riboflavin, without the artificial coloring?Vitamin B1 or Thiamin
Vitamin B1, or Thiamin or Thiamine, is one of the most important vitamin groups of the B vitamin complex.Vitamin D as a Source for Overall Health
Are you getting enough of this important vitamin? Learn what all it does for you and how you can get it through natural sources.Sodium as a Supplement
Next time you see a commercial doctor telling to cut sodium out of your diet and replace it with an expensive drug, maybe you should read this article and learn what sodium does in your body.The Trace Mineral Selenium
If you're a vegan, please read this article and determine if you're getting enough selenium in your daily diet.Potassium and Your Health
Bananas and potatoes are excellent sources for natural potassium. But have you ever wondered what potassium does for your body? Check out this article.The Importance of Phosphorus
Phosphorus. You may not know it, but you need a minute trace amount of this in your body. If you're vegan, you may not be getting enough.All about Manganese
Manganese and magnesium. You may think they are not unlike Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, but that's not the case at all, as you'll discover in this article.The Mineral Magnesium
Here's a spotlight on yet another mineral or vitamin that's crucial for your overall well-being. Take it away, magnesium.Supplement Your Health with Iron
Let's pump some iron and pop some iron pills... err, maybe not, but let's learn a little bit about the mineral known as iron.Iodine and Health
Learn about iodine in this article and what it does in the body.The Vitamin Supplement Groups
Vitamin B6, B12, B2... what do they all do, anyway? This article discusses the Vitamin B complex as well as antioxidants that kick dangerous free radicals.Copper Supplements for Your Health
Copper was recognized in the 1870's as a basic part of our blood. A tiny bit of copper in your diet is necessary to keep everything in top working order.Don't Forget Your Calcium
Are you getting enough calcium in your daily diet? In this article, you'll learn how to read pill bottles and discover which type of calcium is the best for your body.Hidden Hazards of Vitamin Tablets
Where supplements are concerned, you often get what you pay for. Read this article and learn what to look out for in the vitamin and mineral supplement field.DMSO and Vitamin B12
In this fascinating article, Dr. David Gregg discusses Vitamin B12 deficiencies and provides the "how to" details to make a new kind of "home remedy" delivery system for B12.Top Twenty Super Foods and Supplements for Great Health
An MIT graduate shares what he's learned about natural foods and the role they play in helping him regain his health. Put Robert Calvert's advice to work and discard your dis-ease(s) too.Three B-Complex Supplements Compared
Health & Beyond Online contributing editor Karen Railey takes a very close look at three different B-complex supplements. Still trying to decide whether or not to supplement your diet? Read this important article and have the knowledge to make a better decision.Vitamin B Deficiencies
Vic Shane turns his attention to the all-important vitamin B family and reveals how many vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike can experience both minor and major health problems if they are deficient in B vitamins.Vitamin B12 and the Hallelujah Diet
Researcher Michael Donaldson, Ph.D, reveals that all of those on predominantly plant-based vegan or vegetarian diets need to supplement to avoid vitamin B12 deficiencies.
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