Vitamins & Minerals

Cancer is the fourth sign of the zodiac and for individuals born between June 21 and July 22. People born under the Cancer zodiac sign are often highly creative individuals and fiercely protective of those they care about. If you’re a Cancer, here are some typical personality traits: You’re nurturing. You are highly in touch […]

In a world of fast-paced lifestyles and anxiety-inducing tasks and expectations, it’s no surprise that people are actively seeking stress-relieving remedies to feel like themselves again. Navigating daily worry and tension can be challenging, though we’re learning more about new ways to better manage our bodies’ response to stress with the help of natural remedies,

Iron isn’t just something that you pump at the gym; it’s an essential nutrient for your health at all stages of life. Dietary iron is found in many foods, but you may not be getting enough. Certain populations, such as infants and women are especially in need of this important nutrient. WHY IS IRON IMPORTANT?

Gemini is the third sign of the zodiac for individuals born between May 21st and June 20th. People born under the Gemini zodiac sign are smart, dynamic, and passionate. If you’re a Gemini, here are some typical personality traits: As a Gemini, you are constantly wanting to explore new ideas and perspectives, which helps you communicate

Taurus is the zodiac sign for those born between April 20th and May 20th. Taurus are known for being practical and lovers of the end destination. They tend to crave stable lives that look like your typical path to success, with a good job and home ownership. Taurus knows what they like, often being labeled as

You may have heard some buzz all over your social media feed about a new study linking vitamin D to decreased dementia risk. It’s even received media coverage with click-bait type of headlines. As a dietitian, I wanted to read the study for myself to see if the buzz is worth all the hype. WHAT

A Sports Dietitians Take on Multivitamins As a Sports Dietitian athletes often ask, “do I need to take a multi?”, or “whats the best multivitamin for athletes?”. The short answer – yes! In this article we’ll explore the reasons why athletes should incorporate a multivitamin to optimize their health and performance. I think a common misconception athletes

You may have heard some buzz all over your social media feed about a new study linking vitamin D to decreased dementia risk. It’s even received media coverage with click-bait type of headlines. As a dietitian, I wanted to read the study for myself to see if the buzz is worth all the hype. What

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient. Humans need to get it from our diets because our bodies cannot make it. Vitamin C plays many important roles in the body including, but not limited to: immune function, iron absorption, synthesis of collagen (hello beautiful skin!), synthesis of carnitine, synthesis of neurotransmitters

Who can benefit from a multivitamin? While nobody’s diet is perfect, there are certain segments of the population who can truly benefit from taking a multivitamin. This is usually due to a few factors, including: HOW TO CHOOSE A MULTIVITAMIN AGE & GENDER First things first: age and gender. While there are some gender-neutral products