Tag: supplements

Dietary Supplements Falling Short

Bad news for those taking dietary supplements - several studies have found that what's on the label may not actually be what's in the...

FDA Warning: Steroids Found in One Vitamin B Supplement

The FDA has just issued a consumer warning to avoid the vitamin B supplement, Healthy Life Chemistry by Purity First B-50, after preliminary lab...

Leave Fred on the Shelf: The Dangers of Kid’s Vitamins

One quick glance at the ingredient list on a bottle of those classic Flintstones vitamins should be enough for most parents to leave "Fred"...

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D From Your Supplements?

The health supplement business in America is huge. The most recent figures indicate that well over $28 billion is spent each year on herbs,...

Aluminum Toxicity? You Might Need More Magnesium

Chances are that you’ve heard of mercury poisoning, food poisoning and possibly even hemlock poisoning, but have you ever heard of aluminum poisoning? Not...

The Incredible Benefits of Marine Phytoplankton

Marine Phytoplankton is a unique, live ultra-nutrient rich product similar to foods like chlorella and spirulina in that all three have been on our...

3 Reasons Your Synthetic Multi-Vitamin Isn’t Working

There are many people who believe that all they need to do to give their body the proper nutrition it needs is to swallow...

The Calcium Debate Explained

Calcium is recommended as a way to help prevent osteoporosis, but calcium supplements have come under attack recently due to a possible heart attack...

Zinc Deficiency Linked to Inflammatory Health Issues

In a study completed at Oregon State University, researchers have found that zinc is a vital nutrient that is poorly absorbed by older people....