Investigating Herbs and Supplements
What’s the difference between herbs and supplements and the drugs that you buy over the counter? Shopping for dietary supplements can be like stepping into
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Protein Supplements
What are protein supplements supposed to do? Step into any health-food store and you’re likely to see stacks of protein-packed powders and bars, often accompanied
5HTP
What is 5-HTP? Short for 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan, 5-HTP is a natural stepping-stone between a nutrient in our food and a crucial compound in our brains. Specifically,
Nutraceuticals
What are nutraceuticals? Remember the kids’ book Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? One of Willie Wonka’s most amazing inventions was a machine that packed
Calcium
Why do I need calcium? For all of the attention and acclaim calcium gets as a bone builder, that’s just one of its jobs throughout
Iron
Why do I need iron? Iron is one of the most abundant metals on the planet, which is a good thing because our bodies can’t
Chromium Picolinate
What is chromium? It’s a metal that’s much more valuable in your body than on your car. Chromium, found in tiny amounts in most foods,
Selenium
Why do I need selenium? You probably don’t spend much time thinking about selenium, a rare metal that shows up in tiny amounts in all
Vitamin A
Why do I need vitamin A? You’ve probably heard that the vitamins in carrots can help you see in the dark. That old tale is