Jan 9, 2020 | Nutrient Deficiency, Wellness
Aspirin reduces pain, fever, and inflammation — and also Vitamin C. Though doctors have been recommending the over-the-counter drug for decades to reduce the risk of cardiac events, scientists have found substantial evidence of gastrointestinal side effects that can...
Oct 30, 2019 | Featured, Nutrient Deficiency
Oral contraceptives, including birth control pills, interfere with vitamin absorption and activity. Vitamin, mineral, and other nutrient depletion is an effect of taking these drugs that has been documented since the 1960s, leading many researchers and pharmacists to...
Jun 20, 2019 | Nutrient Deficiency, Wellness
Antibiotics kill the bacteria that are causing illness by bursting bacteria cell walls, and destroying the proteins and DNA that keep the bacteria alive. Unfortunately, they also kill the good bacteria in your gut that you need for healthy digestion, and interfere...
Jun 6, 2019 | Vitamins and Nutrients
It’s not just B-12 that’s tough to come by in a vegan diet. Numerous other nutrients are scarce when you cut animal products from your diet. You know some, but you likely don’t know other critical supplements for vegans. Supplements for Vegans: B Vitamins B-12 You...
Jan 18, 2018 | B Vitamins, Nutrient Deficiency, Vitamins and Nutrients
Vitamin B12, otherwise known as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. That means our bodies cannot produce it and we must get it from diet. It plays a vital role in DNA and red blood cell production and also supports the nervous system. It is typically...
