Nutrients and Supplements

Look out for these 3 multivitamin "red flags!"  #1: What form of folate (vitamin B9) is used? The first thing to look for when choosing a multivitamin is what form...

To supplement or not to supplement...  That is the question! Surveys regularly show that more than 50% of American adults take herbal and dietary supplements. Yet, we frequently see claims...

Understanding macros is the key to healthy eating! If you ever tried to lose weight, you’ve probably heard of counting macros. We use this approach to make sure we're getting the...

Support your lifestyle with a custom meal plan. Feeling sluggish on your vegan/vegetarian diet?  We often associate plant-based diets with ultra-healthy lifestyles, but did you know that vegans and vegetarians...

What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a hormone that helps regulate your body's internal clock. It's best known as a sleep aid. Your brain naturally produces melatonin in response to darkness....

  There are 13 different vitamins, and they’re vital micronutrients. You can divide them into two groups: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all fat-soluble. They require...

  Endurance athletes are a unique breed of athlete. Their specific energy system used during exercise requires them to eat differently than their peers. They also need to maintain adequate...

As our understanding of the gut microbiome expands, many questions remain about the clinical relevance—particularly how emerging concepts translate into the front lines of patient care, including best practices for...

Choline is an important nutrient that you might not have heard of or even thought much about. Our bodies produce small amounts of choline, but not enough to prevent deficiency...

It's likely you've heard that probiotics are good for stomach health. A healthy gut full of beneficial bacteria indeed goes a long way towards overall health. You must, however, be...

Enjoy the health benefits of green tea, including reduced risk of cancer of the colon, breast, ovaries, prostate, and lungs.

Benefits include prevention of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders, and protection against cardiovascular disease