Folic acid and folate are different forms of vitamin B9. Despite the fact that there is a clear difference between folic acid and folate, these terms are often used interchangeably.…
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The brain is the most active part of the body and has an enormous appetite, consuming around twenty percent of our total energy intake to function. But energy is not…
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Turmeric was chosen as the Supplement of the Year 2019 at the National Health Fair. This healing spice from Southeast Asia has been in the interest as an antioxidant in Western…
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On the labels of food supplements you often see RI. RI is an abbreviation for reference intake and it indicates how much the vitamins and minerals in the supplement contribute…
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Dairy products, meat and fish are good sources of vitamin B12 for pregnant women. Supplements are required by pregnant vegetarians. This is evident from a study by Maastricht University involving…
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Dietary supplements are still regularly labelled as ‘dangerous’ by various media, doctors and institutions. Yet America’s largest database once again records no deaths from vitamins. Zero deaths from vitamins and…