Vitamins/Minerals
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Why Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is the most common micronutrient deficiency — but it’s also one that we can prevent with relative ease. In this mini episode, Anika Christ, RD, CPT, explains why vitamin D is critical to our health, including its role in immunity, and offers ways we can make sure our bodies get optimal levels.
How Do I Pick a Prenatal Vitamin?
Learn about the importance of this supplement before, during, and after pregnancy, as well as how to select a quality one that delivers optimal supportive nutrients.
Amino Acids for Anxiety
These three supplements can help settle the nervous system and calm a worried mind.
How a Multivitamin Can Support Testosterone
Four reasons why a quality multivitamin can be a helpful tool in aiding in optimal levels of this critical hormone.
Salt’s Place in a Healthy Diet
Salt is one of those nutrition topics that causes a lot of confusion: Is it good for us — or not? Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Real Salt joins us to cut through the misconceptions, explaining the essential role of salt in our health, and how the good/bad conversation really boils down to what form of salt you’re eating and the foods it’s attached to.
The Ultimate Guide to Immune-Supportive Supplements
A smart supplementation plan can support your daily health and well-being — and it can be critical to the function of your immune system.
How Does Vitamin C Aid the Immune System?
Learn how this essential nutrient boosts immunity.
8 Ways to Boost Glutathione
This superhero antioxidant battles toxicity, chronic disease, and premature aging. Find out what makes it so powerful — and how you can boost your levels.
How Much Vitamin C Do I Need Daily?
The recommended intake might be different if you have a chronic illness or are a smoker.
The Health Benefits of Glutamine
This amino acid promises much — for mind, muscle and immunity. Can taking glutamine really help you?
What You Need to Know About Vitamin C
This essential nutrient supports nearly every aspect of health.
Are Dietary Supplements Unregulated?
It’s often assumed that supplements aren’t regulated and therefore are inherently dangerous. But there’s a whole lot more to the story of how they make their way to consumers.
All About B Vitamins
The ultimate in well-connected catalysts, B vitamins work together to trigger critical biochemical reactions throughout your entire body.
6 Critical Nutrients You Might Be Lacking
Your health depends on supporting your body with the right levels of nutrients. Learn which ones you’re most likely to be lacking — and how you can best boost your supply.
Zinc: The Mineral You Didn’t Know You Needed
Zinc may be a micromineral, but its impact on your body is major. Learn nine ways it impacts your health and how to optimize your levels.
Low Vitamin-D Levels Linked to Increased COVID-19 Death Risk
Coach Sam breaks downs the findings of a recent study that looked at the connection between this vital vitamin and the novel coronavirus.
Quercetin: Health Benefits, Sources, Supplements, and Doses
Quercetin is one of the most potent polyphenols in plants — and it can support your skin, heart, and body composition.
High-Quality Multivitamins: Why You Need Them and How to Shop for Good Ones
Wondering why you need a high-quality multivitamin? Or how to identify quality ones from the rest? Learn about the power of this supplement.
Vitamin D: Deficiency Symptoms and Benefits of Supplementation
Many of us have less than optimal vitamin D levels — yet this critical pro-hormone can have a profound impact on our health.
Essential Amino Acids: How to Choose and Use Them Wisely
If you can’t get enough protein in your diet through food alone, you may want to consider supplementing with an amino acid.
Magnesium: Health Benefits and Best Ways to Supplement
Your body uses magnesium to help produce energy, regulate inflammation, and more — and many of us are deficient. Learn how to get enough of this crucial micronutrient.