5 Surprising myths about vitamin D
In the article we wrote about the telltale signs that your body needs more vitamin D, we pointed out that around 42 percent of Americans meet the criteria for clinical vitamin D insufficiency. With such a significant portion of the population not getting enough of this important vitamin, it’s not Read More...
The best supplements for before, during, and after a workout
If you’re looking to get a boost in your energy, stamina, and ability to recover, you might want to consider trying natural fitness supplements. Which ones—you might be asking? Below you’ll find a small list of the best supplements for before, during, and after exercise. Before Read More...
8 ways you can strengthen your immune system by staying calm
Much of the news about precautionary measures against the virus focus on washing your hands, using sanitizers, and physical distancing, but it often overlooks another important part of staying healthy - boosting your own immune system. One way to strengthen the immune system is by managing any Read More...
How your body benefits from collagen supplements
In recent years, collagen supplements have become quite popular—and for good reason. Collagen, which is the most abundant protein in your body, has a number of key functions for your body. Here you’ll find the science-backed health benefits that come with taking collagen. Collagen can Read More...
Country’s that do good for the world are more successful
Countries that think and act globally are more successful than countries that participate less in the global community. That’s the message of a study by policy advisor Simon Anholt who has worked with countries around the world from the Netherlands to Botswana, from Jamaica to Malaysia. The Read More...
Vitamin Angels combats malnutrition with nutritional supplements
How giving every child basic nutrition may provide a starting point for tackling Africa's other challenges.. Reuben Kyama | Sept/Oct 2009 issue Touching down in Eldoret, a rural town about 185 miles (300 kilometers) from Nairobi near the Ugandan border in western Kenya, everything seemed Read More...
Simplifying supplements
A user’s guide to vitamins and minerals, from calcium to omega-3s. Carmel Wroth | Sept/Oct 2009 issue Natto, a brown, gluey mass of fermented soybeans that emits an ammoniac stench, is served oozing over a bed of rice. In some regions of Japan, natto is a breakfast staple. To most non-Japanese, Read More...