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Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin Most People Are Missing
Your body makes vitamin D from sunlight, but most of us aren't making nearly enough. Here's what the research says about testing, dosing, and D3 vs. D2.
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Vitamin C: Immune Booster, Skin Savior, or Both?
Vitamin C does more than fight colds (barely). From collagen synthesis to iron absorption to antioxidant defense, here's what ascorbic acid actually delivers.
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Supplement-Drug Interactions: What Your Doctor Might Not Mention
Half of Americans take supplements and prescriptions simultaneously. Many interactions are clinically significant. Here are the ones that matter most.
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Selenium: Small Doses, Big Impact on Your Thyroid
Your thyroid holds more selenium per gram than any other organ. Here's why this trace mineral matters for thyroid health and where the dose line is.
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Potassium: The Electrolyte That Does More Than You Think
Potassium keeps your heart beating, your muscles firing, and your blood pressure in check. Most Americans get barely half of what they need.
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Omega-3 and Fish Oil: Cutting Through the Marketing Noise
Fish oil supplements are a $4 billion industry. Here's what EPA and DHA actually do, what the research supports, and what's just slick packaging.
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Multivitamins: Are They Actually Worth Your Money?
Americans spend $6 billion a year on multivitamins. The evidence for their benefit in well-nourished adults is thinner than you'd expect. Let's talk about it.
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Melatonin: Not a Sleeping Pill — Here's How to Use It Right
Melatonin doesn't knock you out. It tells your brain what time it is. Most people take too much, too late, for the wrong reasons. Here's the fix.
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Magnesium: The Mineral You're Probably Not Getting Enough Of
Nearly half of Americans fall short on magnesium. Here's why that matters for sleep, stress, muscles, and how to fix it without guessing.
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Iron Supplements: Who Needs Them and How to Take Them Right
Iron deficiency is the world's most common nutritional shortfall. Supplementing wrong can backfire. Here's how to navigate testing, dosing, and forms.
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Iodine and Your Thyroid: A Delicate Balance
Iodine is essential for thyroid hormones, but the line between too little and too much is razor-thin. Here's how to get it right.
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CoQ10: The Supplement Your Heart Might Actually Need
CoQ10 powers your mitochondria and protects your heart. If you're on a statin, over 40, or have heart failure, this one deserves a serious look.