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Things to Consider Before Choosing a Multivitamin

Do you know how to choose a multivitamin? We rely on supplements to give us what our diets don’t. Grocery store shelves are overflowing with generic vitamins that offer little nutritional value, so it’s important to know what to look for when choosing the best multivitamins for your unique needs!

Vitamin D: How a Deficiency Is Hurting You

Do you spend most of your time indoors, slather on sunscreen before going outside, or live in the northern half of the United States? If you answered yes to any of these, then you probably have a vitamin D deficiency!

How to Choose the Best Type of Magnesium for You

Magnesium, dubbed “nature’s chill pill,” is a mineral involved in over 300 crucial biological processes. But there are a ton of different types of magnesium. So, choosing one isn’t as easy as you think! But don’t worry. In this article, we’ll go over five different types of magnesium and explain the upsides (and downsides) of each one.

Healthy Fats for Immunity, Gut Health, and Inflammation

Every cell in our body has a membrane that is made up of mostly fat. Fats are critical, but it’s important to get the right kind. In this article, we explore differences between dietary fats, sources of “good” fat, and the benefits of fat for immunity, gut health, and inflammation.

Can You Get Enough Nutrients from Diet Alone?

Can you get enough nutrition from diet alone? This is a hotly debated question! I have been in the health field since 2000 and I now know you cannot get adequate daily nutrition from diet alone. In this article, I’ll explain how I came to this conclusion, and the daily essential vitamins I take to ward off nutritional deficiencies.

Folate vs Folic Acid: What You Need to Know

Although many people use the terms interchangeably, folate and folic acid are two distinct forms of vitamin B9. If you’re dealing with chronic health conditions, or if you’re pregnant, it’s crucial for you to know the differences between these two forms of vitamin B9—one of them can cause a lot of problems!