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Beauty in a Bottle? Nutrients That Improve Appearance

Nutrients can improve appearance, just as lack of crucial nutrients can detract from attractiveness.

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Surviving Cold and Flu Season

The best way to deal with colds and the flu is to not get sick in the first place.

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Prevent Summer Colds

You've planned this trip for months. A week by the shore, or a camping trip in the mountains. And then, seemingly out of the blue, it hits you. The dreaded summer cold. And it can be even worse than...

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B Vitamins Are An Unbeatable Force For Health

Unfortunately, it's easy to run a deficit of Bs. They're water soluble, which means the body must use 'em or lose 'em. Any excess is eliminated daily in sweat or urine, so B vitamins must be...

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Supplements, Simplified: The Basics by Life Stage

Kids Talk to a pediatrician about how supplements can complement your child's healthy diet. Studies show that kids tend to consume too few essential fats (such as ALA, EPA, and DHA), which affect...

Supplements for Immunity

Supplements for Immunity

Along with a healthy diet and lifestyle, targeted supplements are an excellent way to support immune function. Here are some top recommendations. Vitamins Vitamin A and its precursor, beta carotene,...