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Does Vitamin D Offer Natural Flu Prevention? Can Vitamin D3 Protect Against the Swine Flu?

By: Mary Robinson Crews

Nutritional Value of Vitamins for Good Health: Vitamin Supplements and Foods for Antioxidants and to Stay Healthy

By: Debby Mayne

Who is at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? One-third of Those with Low Serum Levels Have No Known Risk Factors

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

HIV Nutrition: Healthy Nutrition is an Essential Part of HIV Treatment

By: Melissa Black

Beat Swine Flu Symptoms with Vitamin D3: 5000 Units of the Sunshine Vitamin Daily Increases H1N1 Immunity

By: Christine Breen-Williams

How Much Folic Acid is Safe? New Research Suggests That Too Much Folate Can Be Dangerous

By: Lucy Tashman

Vitamin D - The Sunshine Vitamin: Vitamin D Is More Than Just For Bone Health!

By: Lori Kimble

Vitamin C Benefits: Helps Fight Free Radicals, Colds and Flu and Protects Against Cancer

By: Fiona Wilkinson

Benefits of Antioxidant Supplements: Lipoic Acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, CoQ10 and Glutathione

By: Fiona Wilkinson

Five Types of Calcium Rich Non-Dairy Foods: How to Get More Dietary Calcium Without Drinking Milk

By: Kristie Leong

Vitamins for Women: Which Supplements Do Women Really Need?

By: Shelby Miller

Who's at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency? D2 and D3 Boost Immunity, Heart Health, Mood and More

By: Natalie Cooper

CoQ10 and Supplements Fight ALS: Antioxidants Slow Progression in Some ALS Patients

By: Dawn Goldsmith

Get Vitamins From Natural Sources: Healthy Foods are Nutrient Rich

By: Tony Russo

Vitamin D - More Than Bone Health: Low Levels Associated With Diabetes, Heart Disease, Cancer

By: James Cooper

Vitamin D - How Much Is Enough? New Recommendations Expected From Expert Groups

By: James Cooper

Zinc Deficiency — Symptoms and Risks: Effects and Risk Factors of Low Zinc Levels

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Importance of Coenzyme Q10: Body Function and Heart Disease Prevention

By: Cindy Horton

Antioxidants: Cancer Prevention and Slowing the Aging Process

By: Diane Ursu

Can a Lack of Vitamin D Lead to Heart Disease? Heart Problems Associated With Deficiency of Sunshine Vitamin

By: Kristie Leong

Experts Disagree about Vitamin D: Too Much or Not Enough of the Vitamin Found in Milk and UV Rays

By: Alicia King

Vitamin D is Stepping Out of The Dark: Fight The Flu This season With D3 Supplements.

By: Daniel Sanelli

Why is Folic Acid Important During Pregnancy? Food Sources of Folate, Supplements and Deficiency Symptoms

By: Sharon Kirby

Hedgerow Fruit Harvest for Vitamin C Goodness: Pick Wild Autumn Berries for Cooking and Health Benefits

By: Dawn Ouedraogo

How to Avoid Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency: Food Sources, Supplements and Exposure of Skin to Sunlight

By: Sharon Kirby

Why You Need a Daily Multivitamin/Mineral: Buy a High-Potency Supplement for Optimal Health

By: Arlene Lengyel

What are the Water Soluble Vitamins? Vitamin B, C, Biotin and Folic Acid, Sources and Deficiency

By: Sharon Kirby

What are the Fat Soluble Vitamins? Vitamins A, D E and K, Food Sources, Deficiency, Hypervitaminosis

By: Sharon Kirby

Magnesium for Fibromyalgia: Possible Deficiency and Its Treatment in FM

By: Maija Haavisto

Avoid Excess Salt in Processed Foods: Sodium Levels in Packaged Foods still Too High – Study

By: Sue Cartledge

Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D: Do We Really Need to Supplement With D?

By: Kristin Collins

Zinc Helps Prevent Osteoporosis: Zinc Through Natural Sources or Supplements Supports Bone Health

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Natural Sources of Zinc: Zinc Content in Foods and Cooking Methods to Increase Absorption

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Vitamin D Deficiency: A Common Problem for Infants, Children, and Adults

By: David Olle

Natural Sources of Vitamin D: Calcitriol Can Be Obtained Via Food or Adequate Sun Exposure

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Diet, Exercise, and Osteoporosis: Factors in Long-Term Bone Health

By: Nicole Lassahn

Vitamin D and Health: Osteoporosis, Mild Depression, and Overall Well-Being

By: Nicole Lassahn

Healthy Diet More Important than Taking Vitamins: Vitamins are Needed for Health, But Perhaps Not as Supplements

By: Genevieve Kiger

Resveratrol Supplements: Resveratrol Product Reviews

By: Emily Rogers

Dangers of Vitamin D Deficiency: The Symptoms and Treatment

By: Karel Kinnett

Vitamin B12 and Pernicious Anemia: Cobalamin Deficiency is Associated with Metabolic Dysfunction

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Diet Supplements vs Whole Foods: Is There a Substitute for a Healthy Diet?

By: Laurie Pizans

Antioxidant Supplements Versus Natural Sources: Which Better Improves Your Health?

By: Min-ju Chiang

Vitamin B6 for Colon Cancer: Another Potential Benefit from This Critical Nutrient

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

The Effects of too Much Iron in the Diet: Health Problems Related to an Overload of an Essential Mineral

By: Deanna Lynn Sletten

Health Benefits of Evening Primrose: A Medicinal Plant Containing Powerful Supplements

By: Michele Kadison

Metformin May Cause Low B12, Nerve damage: Diabetes Drug Linked To Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Nerve Injury

By: James Cooper

Benefits and Risks of Taking Vitamin Supplements: Pros and Cons of Consuming Vitamins in Supplement Form

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Vitamins Minerals and Nutrients for Healthy Skin: Skin Care Products that can be Anti-Aging, Reduce Acne and Much More

By: Genevieve Kiger

Vitamin B12: Avoid a Vitamin B12 Deficiency

By: Melissa Black

What is Coral Calcium? A Look at These Miracle Mineral Supplements

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

Sunblock Doesn't Cause Vitamin D Deficiency: Hours of Solar Exposure Not Enough for Some

By: Art Ayers

The Perricone Promise: An Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory Diet

By: Karel Kinnett

Antioxidants 101: The Simple Version

By: Melinda Lund

How Much Vitamin C Does the Body Need? Natural Sources of Ascorbic Acid, Supplements, Recommended Amounts

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Does Vitamin C Prevent or Cure Colds? Scientific Evidence for Ascorbic Acid’s Effects on the Common Cold

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Copley

Buying Calcium Supplements: Getting Benefits from Calcium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate

By: Wendy J Meyeroff

How to Get More Folic Acid: Increasing Your Intake of Folate Is Important for Health

By: Karen Sheviak

Essential Poisons for a Balanced Diet: Some Necessary Elements that Become Quite Toxic if Eaten to Excess

By: Anthony Toole

The Truth About Health Supplements: Do They Make a Difference?

By: Donna Houston

How to Prevent Symptoms of Iron Deficiency: Which Haem and Non-Haem Iron Rich Foods to Eat to Increase Intake

By: Sharon Kirby

The Importance of Magnesium: A Critical Mineral for Overall Health

By: Feature Writer Brenna Coleman

Energy Drinks and Health: Are They Harmful, Helpful or Neither?

By: Morgan Brickley

How to Get More Iron in Your Diet: Getting Enough Iron is Important for Your Body

By: Karen Sheviak

The Importance of Vitamin B1 in Diet: The Health Risks of Thiamine Deficiency

By: Ydalia Tolentino

Understanding Free Radicals and Antioxidants: The Role of Antioxidant Vitamins in Preventing Disease

By: Cindy Bidar

The Importance of Dietary Magnesium: This Mineral may be a Powerful Ally in Disease Prevention

By: Kristie Leong

Calcium is Important for Your Body Health: Bone Strength Depends on Calcium Consumption

By: Cheryl La Rocque

Best Vitamins for Depression: B-Complex Supplements Can Help Balance Mood Swings

By: Tanya Martinenko

How Food Affects Sleep: Eat a Healthy Diet and Get a Good Night’s Sleep

By: Christin Aitchison

How to Supplement Wisely: Ordinary Vitamin/Mineral Combos and Natural or Alternative Products

By: Peggy Williams

The Vitamin D Dilemma: Deficiency versus Skin Cancer

By: Melissa Black

Healthy Snack Ideas: Easy to Make Mood and Energy Boosting Snacks and Mini Meals

By: Christin Aitchison

The Best Herbs for Optimal Health: The Health Benefits of Herbs and Spices

By: Mario Carini

How Healthy Snacking Affects Mood and Happiness: Energy Boosting Snacks are an Important Part of a Healthy Diet

By: Christin Aitchison

How Diet Affects Your Happiness: Choose Foods That Help to Boost Good Moods

By: Christin Aitchison

How to Get More Vitamin E: The Benefits of Increasing Your Intake of Alpha-Tocopherol

By: Karen Sheviak

Vitamin A: Everything You Need to Know About Retinol

By: Karen Sheviak

Vitamin C: All You Need to Know About Ascorbic Acid

By: Karen Sheviak

Should You Take a Multivitamin? Does Taking a Daily Vitamin Have Health Benefits?

By: Kristie Leong

Methylcobalamin: Properties of Natural and Synthetic Forms of Vitamin B12

By: James Pendleton

Loss of Nutrients After Leaving the Store: Our Bodies May Not Utilize Foods’ Vitamins/Minerals

By: Peggy Williams

The Body's Need for Potassium: Essential Mineral Helps Regulate Hydration

By: Barbara Bell

Health Benefits of Calcium and Vitamin D: There are Two Important Substances Needed for Bone Health

By: Sandra Gardner

Vitamin D Can Increase Brain Function: Eating Fish or Sitting in the Sun Can Make You Smarter

By: Karen Sheviak

Why Our Purchased Food Lacks Nutrients? Our Diet & Supplements May Lack Claimed Health Benefits

By: Peggy Williams

Fortified Junk Food: Health Canada Considers Adding Nutrients to Snack Foods

By: Karen Sheviak

The Vitamin Bible by Earl Mindell: Review of Classic Nutrition Book

By: Ken Kashubara

How to Get Vitamin K: Understanding the Importance of Anticoagulants in the Diet

By: Naheed Ali

Zinc Food Sources and Deficiency Symptoms: Essential Mineral for a Healthy Immune System and Wound Healing

By: Sharon Kirby

The Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q-10: A Nutritional Supplement That's Good for the Heart

By: Kristie Leong

Which Vitamins are Best: Natural vs. Synthetic

By: Rica Lewis

Zinc Deficiency: Protean Manifestations of Inadequate Intake of an Essential Nutrient

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Who Needs Zinc? This Micronutrient Is Crucial to Cellular Function and Health

By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Numb Hands and Feet: Vitamin Deficiencies Can Cause Tingling in the Extremeties.

By: Kristin Collins

The Side Effects of Taking Fish Oil Supplements: Are There Risks Associated With Omega-3 Supplement Pills?

By: Kristie Leong

Food Sources of Water-Soluble Vitamins: Foods Rich in B-Vitamins and Vitamin C

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Helps Heart,Memory, Arthritis: Fish Oil Decreases Triglycerides, Sudden Death, Heart Disease, Cancer

By: Dr. Vandana Bhide

Food Sources of Fat-Soluble Vitamins: Foods Rich in Vitamins A, D, E and K

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Murray

Minerals - Naturally Occurring: Necessary for Overall Health and Longevity

By: Linda Mundorff

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