Supplements and nutraceuticals

What are the vitamins in the B-vitamin complex? Why do we need them for good health? And where can we find B vitamins in the foods we eat?

Why do need calcium, and how do you get it?

What is chromium? Why do we need chromium for good health? And where can we find chromium in the foods we eat?

What is copper? Why do we need copper for good health? And where can we find copper in the foods we eat?

What is iodine? Why do we need iodine for good health? And where can we find iodine in the foods we eat?

What is iron? Why do we need iron for good health? And where can we find iron in the foods we eat?

What is magnesium? Why do we need magnesium for good health? And where can we find magnesium in the foods we eat?

What is phosphorus? Why do we need phosphorus for good health? And where can we find phosphorus in the foods we eat?

Why do need potassium, and how do you get it?

What is selenium? Why do we need selenium for good health? And where can we find selenium in the foods we eat?

Why do we need vitamin A and how can we get enough?

What is vitamin C? Why do we need C for good health? And where can we find vitamin C in the foods we eat?

What is vitamin D? Why do we need D for good health? And where can we find vitamin D in the foods we eat?

What is vitamin E? Why do we need E for good health? And where can we find vitamin E in the foods we eat?

What is vitamin K? Why do we need K for good health? And where can we find vitamin K in the foods we eat?

What is zinc? Why do we need zinc for good health? And where can we find zinc in the foods we eat?

Antioxidants are believed to protect cells from the free radical damage caused by unstable molecules in the body. Researchers suspect that free radical damage plays a role in the development of cancer, heart disease, and other conditions.

Nutrition expert, Brennan Robertson, discusses conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) as a dietary supplement.

While supplements may be helpful in providing extra nutrients, they need to be used with care.

Calcium is a vital nutrient for bone health, helping to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis. Find out which foods are high in calcium, and which may interfere with your body's ability to absorb the mineral.

All niacin is not created equal! Read on to learn the important difference between regular and "no-flush" niacin.

Nutrition expert Brennan Robertson looks at the effectiveness of herbal cleanses.

How can you get more out of the calcium that you fit into your diet on a daily basis?

Nutrition expert, Brennan Robertson, discusses spirulina as a dietary supplement.

Get a nutrient boost by pairing up 2 nutrients that work well together - carotenoids and ''good'' fats.

Get a nutrient boost by pairing up 2 nutrients that work well together - iron and vitamin C.

Omega-3 sounds like a super-hero: strong, fortified with amazing powers. In reality, omega-3 is an essential fatty acid found in fish oil and flaxseed. Doesn't sound that super, does it? You'd be surprised. Omega-3 has been found to benefit a body from head to toe, inside and out. Whether we get it through our diet or we take it as a supplement, omega-3 is a powerhouse.

Can taking extra vitamin C help ward off the common cold? Researchers and doctors are divided on this issue, but many people claim that taking daily vitamin C supplements provides protection against cold and flu viruses. Several studies have been conducted to try to determine if any link exists between vitamin C and the common cold.