Vitamins and Supplements

Is salt bad for you?

Your body needs it, but not too much. Here’s what’s recommended.

Best appetite suppressants: Types, side effects & more

Before trying appetite suppressants for weight loss, be sure to consult your healthcare provider

7 benefits of vitamin D for men

This nutrient can help with muscle development, male hormones, and even mental health

Health Education

Can you eat too many gummy vitamins?

Gummy vitamins taste good, which could lead to overconsumption. Here’s what to know if you—or your child—ingest too many.

Health Education

6 types of vitamin interactions

Some natural options may not play nicely with your prescribed medications

Health Education

The best time to take calcium with vitamin D3

When to take these two supplements for optimal effectiveness

Wellness

How much vitamin D should I take?

Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining health and preventing disease. Learn more about the signs of deficiency and how to take vitamin D.

Drug Info

How much is vitamin D without insurance?

The generic version of Aqueous Vitamin D, vitamin D, costs $7 without insurance. Learn how to get vitamin D at a lower price, or find cheaper alternatives.

Drug Info

Vitamin D side effects and how to avoid them

Vitamin D side effects can include vitamin D toxicity from taking too high of a dosage over a sustained period

Health Education

What is the best magnesium for sleep?

Magnesium glycinate is one of the top choices among magnesium supplements to use as a natural sleep aid

Wellness

Which magnesium supplement is right for me?

80% of people are deficient in magnesium, an essential mineral vital for energy production, blood sugar and blood pressure management, and more

Wellness

8 benefits of magnesium

Learn why you need this invaluable mineral and how to get more of it

Wellness

Digestive enzymes 101

These supplements can help with gastrointestinal issues like gas and bloating

Wellness

5 vitamins for kidneys

Supplements may help kidney patients maintain healthy levels of essential nutrients

Wellness

Symptoms of too much folic acid

This B vitamin is vital for health, but experts say going overboard can do more harm than good

Wellness

8 supplements to lower cholesterol

It’s a known risk factor for heart disease, but these vitamins can help

Wellness

5 vitamins for smokers

While you’re trying to quit smoking, these supplements can help improve your health

Wellness

Does vitamin D work quickly?

This is how long you will need to take the supplements to see a difference

Wellness

4 vitamins to take post-COVID

Some supplements, like vitamins B12 and D, have been shown to improve fatigue after infection

Wellness

Vitamin that don’t mix

Certain vitamins work best when taken separately—find out which ones

Drug Info

Metformin and vitamin B12: What you should know

Metformin can reduce B12 levels. Here's what you can do about it.

The Checkout

Counseling patients on probiotics

You can explain how these supplements affect the gut microbiome

Wellness

Ashwagandha benefits for men

Although the herb shows promise in several areas, many of its health benefits are backed by limited evidence

Drug vs. Drug

Vitamin D vs. D3

Vitamin D and D3 have unique benefits. Find out how they differ in supporting bone health, immunity, and overall wellness.

Wellness

Best time to take ashwagandha

This supplement will have the best effect when taken at the same time each day

Drug Info

Taking probiotics with antibiotics

Antibiotics play a critical role in treating infections, but they may cause nasty stomach side effects, too

Wellness

Best time to take lysine

Some supplements, like lysine, are better absorbed on an empty stomach

News

Vitamin D facts and statistics

Wondering if you’re getting enough vitamin D? Discover deficiency symptoms, who’s most at risk, the benefits of supplements, and how much is too much.

Wellness

Can you take biotin for hair growth?

While the benefits are unproven, many dermatologists say taking this supplement does work

Wellness

3 supplements for heat intolerance

If you struggle with keeping cool no matter the temperature outside, these OTC products may give you relief