Strict vegetarians may need additional vitamin B12. You can also try adding foods, such as bread, that are fortified with the vitamin. If you follow a vegan diet and don’t consume dairy, eggs, fish, or meat, you may be at risk for vitamin A deficiency. Eating plenty of dark-colored … [Read more...] about Part VI: Dietary restrictions and Final Thought on Multivitamins
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Part V: Best multivitamin for men
Multivitamins formulated explicitly for men typically contain little to no iron as men require less iron than women due to the fact that they do not menstruate. Adequate amounts should be obtainable through dietary sources unless the individual is following a low-iron diet. (1) Additionally, … [Read more...] about Part V: Best multivitamin for men
Part IV: Best multivitamin for women
Nutrition requirements vary based on a woman’s stage of life. During reproductive years, adequate iron is necessary to account for blood loss occurring during menstruation. To reduce the risk for miscarriage, birth abnormalities, and low-birthweight infants, pregnant women require … [Read more...] about Part IV: Best multivitamin for women
Part III: How to Choose a Multivitamin
When selecting a multivitamin, consider the following factors. Check the brand & manufacturer One of the key information you need to find out even before you look into the facts label is to learn about the brand of the product and its manufacturer. overwhelming majority of the supplement … [Read more...] about Part III: How to Choose a Multivitamin
Part II: Multivitamin Benefits
You’ve likely heard that multivitamins can help prevent nutrient deficiencies and ensure that you’re getting adequate amounts of essential vitamins and minerals. Research indicates that daily supplementation of multivitamins may also support your health in numerous ways, including reducing your risk … [Read more...] about Part II: Multivitamin Benefits
How Multivitamins May Benefit Your Overall Health
Modern Western diets, rich in processed and sugar-laden foods, are a common cause of nutrient deficiency and poor general health (1). As a result, many individuals rely on a daily multivitamin supplement to help fill nutritional gaps and promote better health (2). A varied diet rich in healthy foods … [Read more...] about How Multivitamins May Benefit Your Overall Health
COVID CORNER
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, there is more and more information (some useful and others not so much) available out in the scientific and media communities. I have compiled a list of posts that I found truthful and useful information on this subject. You are most welcome … [Read more...] about COVID CORNER
The Trick in Sugar
Every Halloween millions of American children (and adults) dress up in costumes and play the “trick or treat” game to earn their sugary treat. While this is all great family fun and game, there is actually a less-than-fun trick being played in the dispensed sugary items. When children are … [Read more...] about The Trick in Sugar
Natural Remedies Used In President’s COVID Treatment
President Trump was recently treated with a mixture of medicinal and natural remedies conjunctly for his COVID-19 contagion. It is worth noting the choices of the natural remedies (Vitamin D, Zinc, and Melatonin) he was prescribed to by the top doctors in the land. More importantly these supplements … [Read more...] about Natural Remedies Used In President’s COVID Treatment
Deficiency in Vitamin D and COVID-19
Here is yet another recent publication on JAMA (see referenced link) that studies about the role of vitamin D and COVID-19 patients. A brief summary of the publication is listed below in case you find the article itself a yawner. JAMA Netw Open. 2020;3(9):e2019722. … [Read more...] about Deficiency in Vitamin D and COVID-19