Nutritional supplements
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Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
Nutrition: Does it come in a pill?
Nutritional supplements abound. Still, if you want to improve and protect your health, think real food. If you depend on supplements rather than eating a variety of foods, you miss the potential benefits of antioxidants, fiber and other nutrients that only whole, unprocessed foods can provide.
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole?
Nutrition experts recommend ground flaxseed over whole flaxseed. Find out why.
Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day?
Fiber supplements are one way to add fiber to the diet. Here are some tips for using them safely.
Do the benefits of vitamin C include improved mood?
You know vitamin C helps fight the common cold. But did you know that vitamin C might also help improve your mood?
Calcium supplements: When should they be taken?
Timing matters when taking these supplements. Learn how to take them.
Calcium supplements: Do men need them?
Do guys need calcium supplements for bone health?
Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Considering calcium supplements? First figure out how much calcium you need. Then weigh the pros and cons of supplements.
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