Vitamins & Nutrients

An extensive list of vitamins and nutrients, what they do, and what foods contain them.

  • Kava

        Kava is a plant native to the South Pacific and a member of the pepper family. It has…

    Read More »
  • Valerian

        Valerian is an herb that grows in Europe, Asia, and North America. It is known for its calming…

    Read More »
  • Lemon Balm

      Lemon balm, is a lemon-scented herb that was commonly found in Europe in the Middle Ages but is now…

    Read More »
  • Melatonin

        “Insomnia is a serious worldwide health threat, affecting nearly one third of the general population. Melatonin has been…

    Read More »
  • L-theanine

        L-theanine is the amino acid found in green tea that relaxes you.  It can also be helpful for…

    Read More »
  • Ashwagandha

      Ashwagandha is a plant that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. It is what’s known as an…

    Read More »
  • Zinc

        Zinc is an essential mineral found in almost every cell in your body. It sets off hundreds of…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin K

        Vitamin K is needed to coagulate blood and to maintain proper bone density. It plays a key role…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin E

        Vitamin E is an antioxidant involved in the metabolism of all cells. It protects vitamin A and essential…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin D Deficiency Mystery Solved

        This has bothered me for a long time – How can people who eat healthy and get plenty…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin C

        Vitamin C is vital to the production of collagen, which is in the connective tissue of your skin,…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-7 – Biotin

        Vitamin B7, or biotin like the other B vitamins, is essential in many cellular and body functions. Primarily,…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-9 – Folic Acid/Folate

        Folic acid (vitamin B-9) works with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C to help the body digest and utilize…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-6

        Vitamin B-6 keeps the immune system cranking to produce antibodies that you need to fight many diseases. Helps…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-5 – Pantothenic Acid

        B-5 is essential for the development of your central nervous system, and helps your body release cortisol and…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-3 or Niacin

        Niacin is essential for your digestive system, circulation, skin, and nerves. It is also important for the conversion…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-2 or Riboflavin

        Riboflavin works with the other B vitamins. It is important for body growth and red blood cell production…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-12

        Vitamin B-12 is important for metabolism, converting food to energy. It helps in the formation of red blood…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B-1 or Thiamine

        Thiamine (vitamin B-1) helps the body cells convert carbohydrates into energy. It is also essential for the functioning…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin A

      Ladies, vitamin A is essential for great looking skin. Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and…

    Read More »
  • Testosterone

        Testosterone is a natural steroid hormone. It is best known for helping to increase muscle size, bone growth,…

    Read More »
  • Sulphur

        This mineral helps your body dispose of toxins, helps keep your skin clear and your hair shiny. Where…

    Read More »
  • Strontium

        A newer supplement being advertised for building strong bones. To benefit from strontium, you must also have adequate…

    Read More »
  • Sodium

        Sodium is the last of the electrolytes. It is responsible for maintaining water balance in your body. It…

    Read More »
  • Silicon

        Silicon is the beauty mineral found in bones, tendons, skin, arteries, connective tissue, hair. It is found in…

    Read More »
  • Selenium

        Selenium is a mood-elevator. Your brain functions better when you are in a better mood – ever notice…

    Read More »
  • Resveratrol

        Resveratrol is a plant compound that acts like an antioxidant. It is found in grape skins, some berries,…

    Read More »
  • Quercetin

        Quercetin helps strengthen the upper respiratory system and makes it more resistant to allergic triggers such as pollen…

    Read More »
  • Protein

        Protein is pretty much what your entire body is made of. The body doesn’t store amino acids which…

    Read More »
  • Phytochemicals

        Phytochemicals are chemicals found in plants.   Plant sterols, flavonoids, and sulfur-containing compounds are three classes of these…

    Read More »
  • Phosphorous

        Phosphorous is a mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth. Phosphorous is also involved in the release of…

    Read More »
  • Omega 3s

        These healthy fats boost natural anti-depressants in the brain. DHA, one of the 3 fatty acids may help…

    Read More »
  • Monounsaturated fats-

        The high consumption of olive oil in Mediterranean countries is considered to be one of the reasons why…

    Read More »
  • Lycopene

        Lycopene is a powerful anti-oxidant associated with reduced risk of heart disease, macular degeneration, high cholesterol, and cancers…

    Read More »
  • Lutein

        Lutein provides important support for eyes and skin – the only organs directly exposed to the environment. Lutein…

    Read More »
  • L-Arginine

        L-Arginine is an Amino-acid that increases growth hormone levels, helps lipid oxidization, lowers blood pressure, and decreases arterial…

    Read More »
  • Iron

        Iron is an essential component of proteins that transport oxygen throughout the body. It is also essential for…

    Read More »
  • Glutathione

        Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant found in the human body. It’s needed to maintain normal function of…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B9 – Folic Acid/Folate – not just for babies

        Folic acid (vitamin B-9) works with vitamin B-12 and vitamin C to help the body digest and utilize…

    Read More »
  • Flavonoids

        Like their better-known chemical cousins, the carotenes, flavonoids are plant pigments, creating a rainbow of colors. In addition,…

    Read More »
  • Fish Oil

        When the words oils and fats are mentioned, health-conscious individuals tend to run for cover. What they fail…

    Read More »
  • Fiber

        Fiber is like the body’s scrub brush. It keeps things moving through the intestines. You want the bad…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin D

        Vitamin D boosts the absorption of calcium, important for bone health, fights cancers and diabetes, protects muscle, and…

    Read More »
  • Potassium

        Potassium is another of the electrolytes. Potassium is a mineral necessary for water balance and is found inside…

    Read More »
  • Magnesium

        Magnesium is one of the electrolytes. Magnesium is needed for more than 300 processes in the body. It…

    Read More »
  • Electrolytes

        Electrolytes are substances that carry and electrical charge. They are responsible for your energy, blood flow, muscle contractions,…

    Read More »
  • Drug & Supplement Interactions

        Are you aware of how dangerous it can be to combine certain supplements with medications? Leo Galland, MD,…

    Read More »
  • CoQ10

        This is a compound that is naturally made by your body. It provides energy to every cell. As…

    Read More »
  • Complex Carbs

        OK, you wouldn’t normally think of Carbohydrates as a vitamin. You might want to think again. Carbohydrates provide your…

    Read More »
  • Chromium

        Chromium is an essential hormone that helps your insulin work better. When you don’t have enough chromium your…

    Read More »
  • Carotenoids

      Beta-carotene is one of the carotenoids -the compounds that give fruits and vegetables their color. Dozens of studies tell…

    Read More »
  • Calcium Supplements – New Warning

      Take your calcium to keep your bones strong and avoid osteoporosis. We’ve had that drilled into our head forever,…

    Read More »
  • Calcium

        Calcium helps you maintain strong bones, Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, nerve conduction, muscle contraction,…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B7 – Biotin

        Vitamin B7, or biotin like the other B vitamins, is essential in many cellular and body functions. Primarily,…

    Read More »
  • Beta-carotene

        Beta-carotene -the compound that gives fruits and vegetables color, is converted to vitamin A inside your body. The…

    Read More »
  • Vitamin B Complex

      B vitamins work together and are commonly called B-Complex. The symptoms of deficiency include inflamed skin, digestive problems, and…

    Read More »
Back to top button