Vitamins/Minerals
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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.
Here’s What to Know About Vitamin K
Not getting enough Vitamin K is more common than you think. Here’s how to increase the amount of vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 in your diet.
How to Optimize Your Calcium Intake
Here are five ways to maximize your calcium absorption.
How to Supplement With Calcium
Here are four tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your calcium supplements.
20 Calcium-Rich Foods
Trying to increase your calcium intake? Put down the glass of milk and try one of these 20 calcium-packed foods.
Are You Getting Enough Calcium?
This essential mineral is key to bone health and much more. Learn how to keep your calcium stores strong.
Salt’s Role in Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
Even if you have high blood pressure, experts say, salt may not be the culprit.
Is Salt Bad for You — Or Not?
Does restricting sodium intake cause more problems than it solves?
5 Tips to Supplement With Vitamin D
If you can’t sufficiently raise your vitamin D levels with whole foods or sunshine, here are ways to supplement wisely.
Vitamin D: What You Need to Know
The sunshine vitamin supports hundreds of processes in your body. Learn why you may need more of it than you think.
The Omega Balance
A guide to understanding omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and how they influence your health.
How Much Vitamin D Should You Take?
Here are five expert tips to help you calibrate your vitamin D intake.
5 Ways Zinc Supports Overall Health
Zinc is necessary for many biological and cellular processes, and researchers are learning more all the time about how it supports overall health.
The Health Benefits of Zinc
This mineral is a building block for healthy cells. Learn how to tell if you’re deficient — and what you can do to optimize your zinc levels with good nutrition.
What are Some Signs and Symptoms of Zinc Deficiency?
Here are 9 ways that zinc deficiency can show up in your body.
High-Intensity Intervals Change How Muscle Cells Manage Calcium
New study explains why short, intensive bursts of exercise are as effective than long workouts — and why antioxidants can undermine endurance training.
Vitamin D May Help Elderly Reduce Their Risk of Falling
A new study suggests that supplementing elderly diets may boost muscle strength and prevent injuries.
The Case for More Magnesium
Magnesium plays a significant role in our detoxification processes, preventing possible damage to your body and brain from environmental toxins and heavy metals.
Low vitamin D levels linked to cancer and heart disease, studies show
The studies, which looked at data on more than one million people, confirmed previously reported evidence of the risks associated with vitamin D deficiency.
The Effects of Too Low Salt Intake
Are you a salt lover? New research suggests pushing our daily sodium intake below recommended levels may be harmful for at-risk populations.