Vitamin D is essential for maintaining a balance of calcium in the body, as it increases the absorption of dietary calcium in the intestines.1 Your body can get vitamin D from a variety of sources. Spending time in sunlight is a major source of vitamin D, and so are certain foods like fish. Vitamin D […]

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Did you know that there are approximately 100,000 hair follicles on your head?1 Vitamins are an essential part of good hair care and growth – but does vitamin B12 provide any benefits for hair growth? Each hair follicle goes through four distinct phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), telegen (resting), and exogen (shedding).2 Hair loss is […]

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Magnesium is a vital mineral that performs a variety of functions in the body. Is magnesium also helpful in the prevention or treatment of migraines? What does magnesium do? Magnesium is an essential mineral found in many foods, supplements, and a few medications.  It catalyzes over 300 different biochemical reactions in the body; these reactions contribute […]

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Iron is an essential mineral, which means that it is not produced by the body and it needs to be consumed on a regular basis to ensure optimal health.  Iron has a variety of health benefits; what are those benefits, where is it found, and what are some signs of iron deficiency? Where is iron […]

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Zinc is vital for a variety of body functions, and consuming it regularly is essential for optimal health.  What are some of the health benefits of zinc, where do you find it, and how much is too much? Where is zinc found? Zinc is found in a variety of foods and supplements.  Some plant-based sources […]

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Magnesium is a very important mineral; it is vital to a variety of bodily functions, and consuming it regularly is essential for good health.  What are some of the health benefits of magnesium, what are the pros and cons of magnesium supplements, where do you find it in food, and how much is too much? […]

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What is vitamin K? Vitamin K is a collective term for a group of vitamins that contain a functional group of 2-methyl-1,4-napthoquinone.  Some examples of this compound include phylloquinone (vitamin K1) and menaquinone (vitamin K2). This vitamin is an essential vitamin, which means that it is not made in the body and it must be […]

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Vitamin E is actually a collective term for a group of vitamins that play antioxidant roles in the body, meaning they neutralize free radicals that can cause damage.  What is vitamin E good for, and what does it do? What is vitamin E? There are eight forms of vitamin E: alpha, beta, gamma, and delta […]

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