Nutritional supplements
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Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much?
Understand the risks of too much vitamin D, including a toxic reaction.
Calcium supplements: When should they be taken?
Timing matters when taking these supplements. Learn how to take them.
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?
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Multivitamins: Are they good insurance for young children?
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.
Vitamin C: An essential nutrient
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that supports normal growth and development and helps your body absorb iron. Because your body doesn't produce or store vitamin C, it's important to include vitamin C in your diet. For most people, an orange or a cup of strawberries, chopped red pepper, or broccoli provides enough vitamin C for the day.
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.
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